BA and Bachelor of Fine Art - Literary Studies in Caulfield East 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 study options across disciplines like languages, social sciences, communications, political science, 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 for careers in either discipline or a blended professional path. The Art History and Curating specialization deepens your knowledge of artistic traditions while offering practical experience in exhibition development and professional curatorial internships.

Literary studies cultivates analytical skills to trace connections between texts across cultures and historical periods, enhancing interpretive methods and cross-cultural research capabilities. The program teaches critical writing about literature while exploring the interplay between language, texts, and culture. After completing foundational units, students select from diverse literary studies and creative writing electives covering significant historical periods and specialized topics. Creative writing students examine literary works through a comparative lens to inform their own practice, while workshop environments foster experimentation with various techniques and styles through collaborative feedback.