Arts
Welcome
Today we will cover
 University structure
 Degrees
 Areas of study
 Choosing your units
 Degree structures
 How to enrol
 Overseas study options
 Where to go for help
 Orientation
 Questions
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Monash University faculty structure
Art, Design &
Architecture
Arts
Business &
Economics
Education
Monash
University
Engineering
Information
Technology
Law
Medicine, Nursing &
Health Sciences
Pharmacy &
Pharmaceutical
Sciences
Science
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Arts single degrees
 Bachelor of Arts
 Bachelor of Arts (Global)
 Bachelor of Arts (International)
 Bachelor of Journalism
 Bachelor of Letters
 Bachelor of Music
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Areas of Study
Ancient cultures
Anthropology
Behavioural studies
Chinese studies
Communications
Criminology
English as an international language
Film and screen studies
French studies
German studies
History
Human geography
Human rights
Indigenous cultures and studies
Indonesian studies
International relations
International studies
Italian studies
Japanese studies
Journalism practice
Journalism studies
Korean studies
Linguistics
Literary studies
Music
Philosophy
Politics
Psychology
Religious studies
Sociology
Spanish and Latin American studies
Theatre
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Single degree
Semester 1
Indonesian
Gateway
Year 1
Indigenous
cultures &
studies
Arts
elective
Major
Gateway
Semester 2
Indonesian
Gateway
Indigenous
cultures &
studies
Arts
elective
Minor
Gateway
Arts
elective
Arts Electives
Indonesian
Indigenous
cultures &
studies
Arts
elective
Open Electives
Indonesian
Cornerstone
Indigenous
cultures &
studies
Semester 1
Indonesian
Indonesian
Semester 2
Indonesian
Indonesian
Semester 1
Year 2
Semester 2
Year 3
Capstone
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Example: B Journalism
Semester 1
Journalism
Film and
Screen
Semester 2
Journalism
Film and
Screen
Year 1
Semester 1
Journalism
Film and
Screen
Semester 2
Journalism
Film and
Screen
Year 2
Semester 1
Journalism
Journalism
Journalism
Studies
French
Journalism
Studies
French
Journalism
Studies
French
Journalism
Studies
French
Journalism
Studies
French
Year 3
Journalism
major
Journalism
studies
specialisation
Film & screen
minor
Open electives
Semester 2
Journalism
Journalism
Journalism
Studies
French
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Example: BA (Global)
Semester 1
Year 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Year 2
Semester 2
International
Studies
Gateway
History
Gateway
International
Studies
Gateway
History
Gateway
International
Studies
History
Arts
Elective
International
studies major
History minor
International
Studies
Cornerstone
History
Semester 1
International
Studies
International
Studies
Semester 2
International
Studies
Capstone
International
Studies
Year 3
Arts
Elective
Arts
Elective
Global studies
Arts
electives
Open
electives
Global
Studies
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Example: BA (International)
Semester 1
Year 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
French
Gateway
French
Gateway
French
Year 2
International
Studies
Gateway
Arts
elective
International
Studies
Gateway
Arts
elective
International
Studies
Core Unit
Arts
elective
Semester 2
French
Cornerstone
International
Studies
Semester 1
French
French
Semester 2
French
Capstone
French
French
major
International
studies minor
Core unit
Arts
electives
Open
electives
Year 3
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Example: BA double degree
Semester 1
French
History
Semester 2
French
History
Semester 1
French
History
Semester 2
French
History
History
minor
Semester 1
French
Gender
Studies
Arts
electives
Semester 2
French
Bioethics
Semester 1
French
Philosophy
French
Film and
Screen
Year 1
French
major
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Semester 2
Non-Arts
component
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Example: BA double with double major
Philosophy
German
Philosophy
German
Philosophy
German
Semester 1
Year 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Year 2
Philosophy
German
Philosophy
German
Philosophy
German
Philosophy
German
Philosophy
German
Semester 2
Semester 1
Year 3
Philosophy
major
German
major
Non-Arts
Component
Semester 2
Semester 1
Year 4
Semester 2
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Example: BA (Global) double
History
Semester 1
International
Studies
International
Studies
History
Semester 2
History
Semester 1
International
Studies
History
Semester 2
International
Studies
Philosophy
Semester 1
International
Studies
Semester 2
International
Studies
Jewish
studies
Semester 1
International
Studies
Global
Studies
Semester 2
International
Studies
Ancient
Cultures
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
International
Studies major
History
minor
Global
studies
Arts electives
Non-Arts
component
Year 4
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How units are coded
Units have an ‘identity’ code and a title, e.g.:
ATS1318 - Life, death and morality
ATS1318
Arts Faculty
First year unit
Subject code
ATS2784 is a second year Arts unit
ATS3671 is a third year Arts unit
You need to enter the unit code to enrol online
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Example: 1st year Arts degree
Semester 1
Semester 2
Criminology
Gateway
ATS1281
Understanding
crime
Criminology
Gateway
ATS1282
Criminal justice
in action
Sociology
Gateway
ATS1365
Introduction to
sociology
Sociology
Gateway
ATS1366
The individual
and society
French
Gateway
ATS1061
French
introductory 1
Human rights
theory
Gateway
ATS1314
Human rights
theory 1
French
Gateway
ATS1062
French
introductory 2
Human rights
theory
Gateway
ATS1315
Human rights
theory 2
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Example: 1st year B Journalism
Semester 1
Journalism
ATS1328
Journalism 1
Semester 2
Journalism
ATS1329
Journalism 2
Journalism
Studies
ATS1901
News media
and society
Journalism
Studies
ATS1902
New media and
social theory
1st year Arts
unit
1st year Arts
unit
1st year Arts
unit
1st year Arts
unit
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Example: 1st year B Arts double degree
Criminology
Semester 1
ATS1281
Understanding
crime
Criminology
Semester 2
ATS1282
Criminal justice
in action
Bioethics
ATS1263
Bioethics:
Current
controversies
Non-Arts
1st year
unit
Non-Arts
1st year
unit
Bioethics
ATS126
Biotechnology,
justice and the
law
Non-Arts
1st year
unit
Non-Arts
1st year
unit
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Credit for previous study
 Assessed on a case-by-case basis
 Assessed based on information provided by you
 You need to accept this credit before we can add it to you course
 If you haven’t submitted an application, there is still time
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Video: Structuring your Arts degree
Structuring your Arts degree
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Overseas study options
• Prato
• Exchange/Study Abroad
• Intercampus exchange
• Language programs
• International study tours
• Funding available!
http://monash.edu/study-abroad/
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How to enrol
 You enrol online via WES (Web Enrolment System)
 WES allows you to:
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Accept your offer
Update your contact details
Complete the enrolment questionnaire
Submit your CSP HECS-HELP application form
Enrol in units
 To enrol, go to the link provided in your Letter of Offer and follow the
prompts. Do this by 17 July so you can enter your preferences.
 You must have enrolled online in order to collect your Student ID
card.
 Collect your Student ID card: 15 July Clayton and 16 July Caulfield
 Note: Enrol in units for semester 2
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www.monash.edu.au/enrolments/first-time/
There is not an
enrolment day
for Arts, you
enrol online
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Enrolment checklist – print & complete
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More on WES
 Make WES your friend.
 WES also allows you to:
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View your results
Print/view your unofficial academic record
Check your exam timetable
Receive important messages and updates from Arts and the
University
 Every time you make a change in WES you receive a transaction number
 Keep a record of these numbers, they are proof of any administrative changes
you make. You need a transaction number to get your student ID card
 You also receive an email in your student account with the details of your
activity
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Collecting your Student ID Card
 Collect from Monash Connect
 Available for collection 15 July at Clayton and 16 July at Caulfield
 See your Enrolment Checklist to know what documentation you need
to bring with you to get your ID card
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After you enrol
 Enter your timetable preferences in
 Select your timetable preferences before the start of each semester.
 Allocate+ closes 17 July, 5:00pm.
 Allocate+ re-opens 22 July, 10:00am for adjustment.
 Units can be changed up until 08 Aug for Semester 2.
 WES has all the important dates
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Where to go for help
Monash Connect
ID cards, fees, graduations, exams, scholarships, parking, travel
concessions, official letters and transcripts, advice on visas, eCOE, and
residency; and financial assistance with loans, grants and budgeting advice.
Ph: 1800 666 274
Online Enquiry: http://ask.monash.edu
Arts Student Services
Applications, enrolments, examinations, course completions, and course advice in
relation to Arts academic coursework programs, faculty policies, procedures and
course requirements
Unit Co-ordinator
Unit content, assessment, submission dates
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Help and advice
 Arts enrolment guide
monash.edu.au/students/courses/arts/information.html
 What if you can’t enrol online?
If you do not have access to the internet, or if you need help
enrolling online, you can enrol in person with the Faculty of Arts
(Please note: Enrol by 17 July so you can enter your timetable preferences via Allocate+)
Arts Student Services:
Building 11, Level 2, Clayton
Building H, Level 5, Caulfield
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Special Consideration
What is special consideration?
If you are unable to complete an assessment piece or exam due to exceptional circumstances, you may
apply for special consideration.
Eligibility
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Acute illness
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Loss or bereavement
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Hardship or Trauma
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Military service / Jury service / Emergency services such as County Fire Authority
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Monash Sport’s Elite Athlete Support Program, if you are participating in a key event
Supporting Documentation
All applications must have relevant supporting documentation such as;
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Medical certificate, letter from a medical practitioner
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Letter of support from a social worker, lawyer, psychologist, counsellor
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Death notice or certificate / obituary notice (must have evidence of relationship)
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Special Consideration cont.
 Statutory declarations from students or relevant people (depending on the circumstances)
 Notification from defence services, Juries Commissioner’s office, Emergency service
organisations, Monash elite athlete sport program, Disability Liaison Unit.
Medical/professional certificates must state you were unfit to sit your exam or complete work for
assessment on or before the relevant date.
In-semester
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Applications are submitted to the teaching faculty of the unit and no later than 2 working days after
the due date of the assessment.
End-of-semester / Deferred final assessment
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Applications are submitted to the managing faculty of the course and are to be submitted no later than
2 working days after the last exam for the semester.
Where to submit the application:
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In person – Arts Student Services front counter
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Online – via ask.Monash
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Fax
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Special Consideration cont.
Possible outcomes of Special Consideration
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An extension to a submission date
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An alternative and equivalent form of assessment
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A deferred exam
Mark adjustments are not a possible outcome of special consideration.
Disability Liaison Unit
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If you have a disability, ongoing medical or mental health condition we suggest registering with the
Disability Liaison Unit.
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The DLU are a great support service for students, who can provide certain academic accommodations,
depending on the nature of the condition, which can assist you throughout your studies.
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If you are registered with the DLU and require special consideration, in most cases, the DLU
registration letter is sufficient supporting documentation.
Monash Support Services
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Health services, Counselling, Disability support
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Arts
Orientation week
21 – 25 July
What happens at Orientation?
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Orientation is very important to your success and
includes academic and social elements
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Have you checked out the Orientation ePlanner?
You can find it on the
Orientation website
www.monash.edu/orientation
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Need a map? Then get the App
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The Monash University App is your guide
to campus maps, timetables and much
more
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Easy to access information directly from
your smartphone or other mobile device
Available from the following app stores
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Join the group!
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A Facebook group just for commencing Monash students!
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Get the latest information about events to support you in your first
year at Monash
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To join, search for the following Group on your Facebook account
NewtoMonashUni2014
facebook.com/MonashArts
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What to expect – Academic orientation
ARTS: 22 July at Caulfield & Clayton
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You will receive important information that will prepare you for study
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You will get to know faculty staff – course coordinators and other VIPs
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You will get to know your new classmates and start making friends – so
strike up a conversation!
Other Academic Orientation opportunities:
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Check out the library – tours, classes, study skills workshops or just talk
to the friendly library staff
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What to expect – Social orientation
Get social!
There are plenty of social activities on campus during
Orientation brought to you by your Student Organisation
– MSA Clayton / MONSU Caulfield. Check them out, get
involved, join a club and get connected.
Get active!
Monash Sport and TeamMONASH have a range of
activities, facilities and clubs for those who want to stay
active and be part of the team.
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How to make the most out of Orientation
Don’t disappear, your life on campus is just
beginning…
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There are plenty of activities at all campuses so keep coming back and
make the most of Orientation at Monash
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Get to know your campus by taking a tour, wandering about and
checking out the facilities
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Ask questions, start conversations, get settled and involved
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The more you put in, the more you will get out in the short and long
term.
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Where to get more information
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Orientation website – monash.edu/orientation
Your faculty – artsonline.monash.edu.au
Monash Connect
Student Associations – MSA Clayton/ MONSU Caulfield
Library staff
Your new mates 
Best wishes for a happy and successful semester!
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Arts Transition
Get involved!
http://artsonline.monash.edu.au/transition/
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