Undergraduate Study at the National Centre for Australian Studies
Why enrol in the Contemporary Australia Program?
The National Centre for Australian studies offers a suite of undergraduate units as part of its Contemporary Australia Program. The program is designed to enhance your cross-cultural understanding of contemporary Australian issues within domestic and international contexts.
The Contemporary Australia Program is suitable for students who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the history, culture and lifestyle of Australia.
The units provide the perfect foundation to assist you to gain the most from your time at Monash University. They provide you with a grounding in Australian issues which will complement studies in other disciplines.
What our students say
'The contemporary focus of the subject meant that I could keep up with what Australian friends were talking about. The field trips are great; footy rocks!'Steve (USA)
'As an Australian, I have learnt more about my own country this semester than in all my years at secondary School'. Paul (Australia)
Units available
- AUS1060 Contemporary Australia
- AUS1070 Sport and Society
- AUS2015 / 3015 A World of Sport: Culture, Communities and Communication
- WMN2115 / 3115 Sex and Gender in Australian Society
- AUS2070 / 3070 Friends and Phobias: Australia, the USA, Europe and Asia at war
Prospective students are advised to refer to the Monash Handbook for details of courses, units and teaching locations.
How do I apply?
Who do I contact for more information?
For information about a minor sequence in Australian Studies, contact the Contemporary Australia Program Academic Co-ordinator, Dr Tom Heenan: tom.heenan@arts.monash.edu.au
For general enquiries, contact the Centre's Administrative Officer: australian.studies@arts.monash.edu.au
Resources for current students
Research resources, useful links, contacts and forms can be found at the Centre's current students page.
Related Faculty/University Pages
- Undergraduate (Entry Requirements, Course Structures, How to Apply etc.)
- Scholarships and Prizes - undergraduate
- Monash University Handbooks