Liberal Arts

The Diploma of Liberal Arts will provide you with the opportunity to pursue in-depth study in one of the humanities or social sciences while completing a bachelor's degree or double degree in other fields.Studying humanities develops general knowledge and specific intellectual skills relating to human thought and relations, such as the way we communicate or how the past has affected the present.

Social science analyses and explains societies and the relationships of individuals within those societies.

The diploma is offered in many of the Bachelor of Arts majors as indicated below.This diploma is usually completed by students studying in faculties other than arts, however, arts students may apply to add this course after successfully completing one year.

The Diploma of Liberal Arts comprises of a 48 point Arts major and is undertaken concurrently while completing a Monash bachelor’s single or double degree. The course is completed part time over two to three years.

Qualifications

This diploma must be undertaken concurrently with a Monash bachelor's single or double degree. Approval from the faculty offering the primary course of enrolment for the student is required.

Recent secondary education

ATAR requirements

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VET Study

Higher education

Work and life experience

Multiple pathways to this course

Applicants who have successfully completed Year 12 are eligible to apply for this course.

Applicants with no formal secondary or tertiary qualifications are not eligible to apply for this course. This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

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Alternative qualifications and prerequisites

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English requirements

Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Learning outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 5 and Monash Graduate Attributes. Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

100.

Critically analyse and apply the methods of investigation and theoretical frameworks of your area of study

200.

Analyse, critique and think creatively in your area of study

300.

Identify and explain current issues within your field of study, and identify potential future developments

400.

Communicate content in both oral and written form, using language appropriate to the academic discipline