Monash South Africa Double Majors



Monash South Africa Double Majors

Message from the Head of Social Science

Associate Professor Anna-Mart van Wyk, Head of School

The School of Social Science is a vibrant and diverse school that offers students the opportunity to complete an undergraduate degree in many different disciplines. Majors include: Child and Youth Development, Communication and Media Studies, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Geography and Environmental Science, International Studies, Journalism, Philosophy, Psychology, Public Relations and Sociology. Additional minor units are available in Literary and Cultural Studies and African Studies. A sequence is available in French and Francophone Studies.

Social Science students must take a major (eight units) but students can also choose to take a double major (eight units from another discipline) and/or a minor (four units from a different discipline). Assistance in planning your exciting future studies at Monash South Africa is available from the Student Administration Division and staff in the School of Social Science.



As a Monash Bachelor of Social Science graduate you will possess a high-quality, internationally recognised degree. Choosing majors and minors from so many interesting disciplines will equip you with an inter-disciplinary background; which will be beneficial as many employers seek staff that has expertise in more than one discipline. Potential employers can include public sector departments at provincial and national level, private sector businesses and non-government and not-for-profit organisations.

To further enhance your expertise after graduating you can enrol for the Bachelor of Social Science (Honours). Disciplines available include: Communication and Media Studies, Child and Youth Development, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Geography and Environmental Studies, International Studies, Psychology and Sociology. This prestigious programme, comprising a one year programme of coursework and research, will prepare you as a future public leader, professional or manager with relevant and highly valued specialised knowledge of society’s institutions, cultures and values.



If you’d like to polish your specialist skills even further, the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is just what you’re looking for. As part of this course you’ll be teamed with a leading researcher who’ll act as your supervisor and sounding board while you undertake your major thesis on a carefully selected topic of your choice.

We look forward to welcoming you to the School of Social Science.