BA and Bachelor of Art History and Curating - Literary Studies 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, art theorists, and cultural experts. Our Bachelor of Arts offers 40 major and minor options spanning languages, social sciences, communications, political studies, human rights, and international relations, allowing you to cultivate deep expertise in your chosen fields. The program culminates in two distinct degrees: either a Bachelor of Art History and Curating or a combined Bachelor of Fine Art and Bachelor of Arts. You'll acquire comprehensive skills to excel in either discipline or blend both in your professional path. Opting for Art History and Curating will deepen your knowledge of artistic traditions while providing practical experience in exhibition development and curatorial internships. Career possibilities include: art historian, curator, contemporary artist, arts administrator, arts writer, studio director, filmmaker, gallery curator, creative entrepreneur, digital artist, UX designer, film producer, political analyst, human rights advocate, or linguistics specialist.

Literary studies cultivates cross-cultural analytical skills, enabling you to trace thematic connections across historical periods while refining critical writing techniques. The curriculum explores the interplay between language, literature, and society through core foundational units followed by specialized electives in literary periods and creative writing. Creative writing students examine seminal works while developing their own voice through experimental workshops. This collaborative environment fosters technical versatility and stylistic innovation through comparative analysis and practical application.