The Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences offers a focused but flexible course of study where students choose to explore two or more areas of interest. Students can study traditional arts and social sciences disciplines such as history, sociology and English alongside more applied and vocational areas, to construct a degree that suits their individual goals and interests. Graduates will be able to demonstrate skills of analysis, critical thinking, high-level communication and the potential for life-long learning. The course has no compulsory units.

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The course is designed for students who wish to complete a major in psychology or psychological studies in conjunction with studies in a number of other areas such as science, computing, arts, management or marketing.

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This accredited course equips students for competent and ethical community welfare and counselling practice. The degree develops skills and knowledge for intervention across a range of practice fields, including, but not limited to: counselling, child protection, disability, family support, homelessness, community corrections, youth justice, community development, aged care, family violence and research and policy analysis. The study program includes interpersonal counselling and group work skills, community development practice, case management and organisational practice as well as developing a strong knowledge base in social justice.

Students must complete a structured sequence in community welfare and counselling, and two practice placements in a wide range of community development and human service organisations. Students will also complete a complementary arts minor in Australian Indigenous studies, community studies, psychological studies, psychology or sociology. Most students select their arts minor to complement their preferred professional interests e.g. students interested in a counselling career often minor in psychological studies.

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Do you want to be part of the new media? If so, jump on board at Monash. We are all too aware of the paradigm shift in recent times, with online and cross-platform journalism on the ascent. Whatever the future holds, this degree will provide you with the flexibility to find your niche in journalism.
We'll start you off with a solid foundation in all production technologies - print, video, radio and online - in metropolitan, regional and international contexts. You'll then move on to advanced skills in research and communication for professional practice, and we ensure you have a critical understanding of the role of journalism and the media in local, national and global contexts.
You'll learn from experienced industry professionals and academics. The school is home to such talents as Fay Anderson, a senior lecturer and co-author of Witnesses to War: The History of Australian Conflict Reporting and Susan Angel, an ex-ABC Radio news reporter and expert on online journalism and digital story-telling.
You could soon be contributing to our progressive, student-run online news outlets, such as Spectrum, a broad news publication, and Dangerous Ground, which investigates toxic sites around Victoria. Or you might end up working for local news organisations as part of your studies, as do many of our students.

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Equivalent Australian Year 12.

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This degree provides students with the fundamental understanding of the major principles of psychology, and offers the broad skills in the analysis of community welfare and counselling policy and practice.

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