Global Studies - A2001

Make the changes you want to see in the world. With the Bachelor of Global Studies, you’ll learn how to critically analyse the global challenges facing cultures and communities, and develop innovative solutions.

Led by an Advisory Board of industry and academic experts, and offering a big range of study experiences beyond the campus, this course will equip you with the skills to lead positive social change and excel in a competitive job market. Upon completion of the three-year degree you'll be prepared for diverse careers in business, community, government, foreign affairs, and global politics.

What is a Bachelor of Global Studies?

The Monash Bachelor of Global Studies is a unique course tackling the most important challenges that the world’s communities face including: climate change; peace and conflict; the rich-poor gap; and crime and justice. Global studies is an interdisciplinary field drawing on politics, economics, sociology, history, medicine and science. You will apply your knowledge to real life scenarios and develop advanced skills in leadership, collaboration and intercultural communication.

Jobs with a Global Studies degree?

Our graduates are highly competitive in the workforce and have gone on to pursue a range of careers including positions within politics and government, international development, human rights and the environmental sector, health and community services, retail, banking and financial services, and media and communications.

Graduate employers include: World Vision, Brotherhood of St Laurence, Headspace, Burnet Institute, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, Australian Council for International Development, Boston Consulting Group, HSBC, ANZ, Climate Essentials, Toll Group, Microsoft.

The Monash Bachelor of Global Studies prepares you for the careers of the future. Our graduates are securing newly emerging jobs like ‘Ethical Sourcing Officer’ and ‘Global Content Curator’. Find out more about potential careers in government, business, not-for-profit, and communication from our Bachelor of Global Studies graduates.

At a glance

Course Details

Location
  • On-campus at Clayton: Full time
Duration
  • 3 years (full time)
Start date
First Semester (February)
Second Semester (July)
Qualification
Bachelor of Global Studies
Course Handbook

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements (International students)

You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course.

At the time of enrolment in a course at Monash University, you must be at least 17 years of age.

View all minimum age requirements.

All Monash undergraduate courses require you to have successfully completed a minimum of an Australian Year 12 qualification (or equivalent) and achieve the required academic entry score. Most Monash faculties generally use your most recent studies for admission however other guidelines may apply where your prior qualification may be considered.

Entry requirements for each qualification level are as follows:

All Monash undergraduate courses require you to satisfy English entry requirements in one of the following ways:

If your English test does not meet the above scores you may want to consider Monash English. Some Monash courses however do not accept Monash English.

The English measures outlined above must be completed within 3 years prior to the Monash course commencement date (other time limitations may apply as outlined in the Admission to Coursework Courses and Units Procedure). If you have completed several measures of English proficiency over a period of time, the highest valid measure will be accepted.

Monash University reserve the right to ask students to complete an English test to meet English course requirements upon request.

Further information can be located at English language requirements.

International students applying for a visa need to satisfy English requirements set by the Department of Home Affairs where these requirements and acceptable English tests differ from Monash University.

All Monash University undergraduate courses require you to have previously studied and achieved required Australian level standards in specific subject known as prerequisite subjects.

You must satisfy the following prerequisite subject requirements for this course:

*If you have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification you will be required to meet the prerequisite subject requirements that are equivalent to the VCE prerequisite subject requirements specified above.

Extra requirements
Courses with maths and science prerequisite subjects

If the course you are applying for requires maths and/or science as prerequisite subjects, you can meet the requirements in the following ways:

  • Australian Year 12 or International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme:

    You must meet the maths and/or science prerequisite subject required for your chosen course as specified above (if applicable).

  • Other qualifications recognised by Monash:

    If you have completed maths and/or science subjects in the relevant discipline at the required grade level, it is assumed that you have knowledge equivalent to the Australian Year 12 (VCE equivalent) prerequisite subject required for your chosen course. It is strongly recommended that you check that you have covered the assumed knowledge required for your course by completing the Assumed Knowledge Skills Analysis.

    This online activity includes multiple-choice questions based on your prior studies and helps you identify areas for revision, so you can start your course feeling confident and prepared. Once you accept your Monash offer and set up your student account you can complete the Assumed Knowledge Skills Analysis before starting your course.

These guidelines do not apply to the Bachelor of Medical Science or Doctor of Medicine, or to courses that require a tertiary-level Physiology unit: Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) (Graduate Entry), and Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) and Master of Pharmacy (Graduate Entry).

Alternative pathways

If you don't satisfy the requirements for direct entry consider these pathway options.

Entry requirements for Monash University are subject to change.

The course structure and progression map can be viewed in the Handbook.

See also: Arts course maps

Partner with another course

Double degree courses allow you to study towards two different degrees at the same time, and graduate with two separate qualifications. And because a required subject in one course can count as an elective in the other, our double degrees take up to two years less than if you studied for the two degrees separately.

Making the application

Future students

Semester one (February)

Apply directly to Monash using course code A2001

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Semester two (July)

Apply directly to Monash using course code A2001

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Current Monash students

You may apply to transfer from another Monash course. Transfers are a competitive process. You may apply mid-year for available courses however consideration will be given as to whether you will be able to follow your course progression.

Please note that if you apply for a course transfer, you should still enrol in your current course as if you were continuing so as not to jeopardise your enrolment in the Faculty if your transfer application is unsuccessful. More about Course Transfer.

Self assess for credit eligibility

Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.

Fees

Fees are subject to change annually.

International fee

Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2027 are:

A$47,340

Scholarships

We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.

Other fees

The Student Services and Amenities Fee applies to some students each calendar year.

Enrolment Obligations

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than one third (33%) of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students must enrol in at least one unit that is not by distance and/or online in each compulsory study period unless the student is completing the last unit of their course. See standard 8.19 and 8.20 of National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018.

CRICOS code: 083203B

HEAR FROM OUR GRADUATES

"So many of the people you are in a cohort with are going to go on to do really awesome things, and you want to be there for that journey, you want to watch them and learn from them.

You're making networks, you’re making connections before they get those amazing roles, which is really cool. And you're learning skills by working on a team and a committee or running an event or a programme and being involved. They're the things that put the theory into practice for you, and that's a really key marker in your learning growth journey.”

IMOGEN KANE 

Bachelor of Global Studies (2021); 2023 Australian Youth Representative to the United Nations, DFAT; Youth Engagement Specialist, UNICEF Australia.

Why study Global Studies at Monash?

  • Reputation & rankings

    As Australia’s largest international university and one of the world’s top 1% universities, Monash is the perfect foundation for your global studies degree. The Bachelor of Global Studies is a member of the Global Studies Consortium, and with over 160 partner institutions in over 30 countries, we provide the vital programs needed to apply your skills locally and abroad.

  • Global mobility

    Off-campus and overseas experiences are an essential part of this course. You could take units offered at a Monash international location, join one of our many study tours, or study at one of our prestigious partner universities. Also consider the award-winning Global Immersion Guarantee (GIG) - a two-week intensive program with flights, accommodation and other program costs covered as part of your degree.

  • Internships

    Discover industry internships locally and abroad and gain hands-on experience while earning degree credits. Previous internships include Asialink, Australia Africa Chamber of Commerce, British Consulate General Melbourne, and the Centre for Multicultural Youth.

  • Industry connections

    Be supported by our network of world-renowned academics and the Global Studies Course Advisory Board who will help to guide your interests and passions into a future-proof professional pathway. The board consists of professionals from diverse backgrounds with direct links to business, government and the social sector.

International course guides

If you are an international student and wish to find out more about our courses, entry requirements, studying at Monash and more, please download our international course guides below.

International Study Grants

International study grants

International Study Grants valued at up to $10,000