BA and Bachelor of Art History and Curating - Journalism in Clayton Australia | Monash University

This dynamic dual degree serves as your gateway to an international career in creative and cultural arts. Situated alongside the prestigious Monash University Museum of Art (MUMA), you'll collaborate with Australia's leading artists, theorists, and cultural experts. Our Bachelor of Arts offers 40 diverse majors and minors spanning languages, social sciences, communications, political studies, human rights, and international relations, allowing you to cultivate deep expertise in your chosen disciplines. Upon completion, you'll earn two distinct degrees: either a Bachelor of Art History and Curating or a combined Bachelor of Fine Art and Bachelor of Arts. This dual qualification prepares you for specialized careers in either field or innovative combinations of both. The Art History and Curating specialization immerses you in art's historical context and cultural importance, offering practical experience in exhibition development and professional internships. Career paths include: art historian, curator, contemporary artist, arts administrator, journalist, writer, studio manager, filmmaker, gallery professional, digital artist, UX designer, media producer, policy specialist, human rights advocate, and linguist.

Journalism involves researching, verifying, and presenting news to empower informed decision-making in society. Its distinguishing features—editorial independence, factual verification, truthfulness, and public service—make it vital for democracy, especially in our digital era of information overload. This rapidly evolving field offers one of the most stimulating university programs available. Through this major, you'll acquire hands-on digital, print, and broadcast media skills while examining journalism's historical influence and contemporary challenges. You'll master news fundamentals while developing critical perspectives to produce impactful reporting. Our comprehensive internship program and publishing opportunities provide valuable industry experience to launch your media career.