BA and Bachelor of Fine Art - Communications and Media 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 diverse 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 disciplines. 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 field individually or merge both in your professional pursuits. Opting for Art History and Curating will deepen your knowledge of artistic traditions while providing practical experience in exhibition development and curatorial internships.

The communications and media studies curriculum explores evolving digital platforms and industry transformations. Students analyze both traditional and emerging media formats - including print, television, film, and digital platforms - while studying the interplay between audiences, content creators, and regulators. The program develops critical media analysis skills and examines how media institutions operate within cultural and power structures. Combining theoretical frameworks with practical media technologies, this internationally focused program prepares graduates for diverse roles across public and private sector communication fields worldwide.