Arts - A2000

Workplaces of the future need innovative leaders who can see the bigger picture, with the human-focused and transferable skills you’ll gain in a humanities and social sciences degree.

The Monash Bachelor of Arts gives you flexibility and choice to tailor your degree to suit your interests, as well as our Professional Futures program to give you the skills employers seek and value. And with funded overseas study to expand your international networks and cultural agility, and dedicated teams to help you with work placement and peer mentoring, our Monash Arts degree will set you up with the tools you need for career success.

What is a Bachelor of Arts?

The Monash Bachelor of Arts is a comprehensive humanities and social sciences degree with a flexible course structure.

  • Start by choosing units from 30+ areas of study, including languages, history, psychology, and sociology.
  • You don’t need to decide on a major until your second year, giving you plenty of time to explore your interests.

Jobs with an Arts degree?

Our Bachelor of Arts graduates work across a diverse set of industries including roles within social justice, sustainability, education, politics, marketing, media, entertainment or fine arts.

Our top employers include: Accenture, ANZ, Coles Group, Deloitte, Department of Education and Training, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Department of Justice and Community Safety, Department of Premier and Cabinet, EY (Ernst & Young), KPMG, National Australia Bank, PwC, Telstra.

Career options include: Advertising, Business management, Communications, Corporate and tourism sectors, Diplomacy, Directing, Education, Foreign affairs, Gallery curating, Human rights, Indigenous affairs, International development, International relations, Journalism, Linguistics, Marketing, Multicultural affairs, Policy writing, Politics, Public relations, Scriptwriting, Social justice, Sustainability, Theatre, Trade, Translating and interpreting, and much more.

At a glance

Subject prerequisites
English Maths Sciences / Other
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Course Details

Location
  • On-campus at Caulfield: Full time & part time
  • On-campus at Clayton: Full time & part time
Duration
  • 3 years (full time)
  • 6 years (part time)
Start date
 First Semester (February)
Qualification
 Bachelor of Arts
Fees

Information about fees

Course Handbook

Taking advantage of the flexible structure

Studying the Monash Bachelor of Arts degree gives you the flexibility and choice of 30+ areas of study (see below), allowing you to design a unique course structure to align with your worldview and career objectives.

While there are aspects of the course structure that are fixed (for example, you must complete a major, Arts electives, and Professional Futures units), there’s still plenty of flexibility. This means you can design your course to suit your needs and interests as they evolve. Some examples of what we mean by ‘flexible’ are:

  • you can decide your major in second-year
  • you can complete four Arts electives or a minor
  • you can use the eight free electives to make up a second major, two minors, a minor plus electives, or just electives.

Areas of study

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements (Domestic students)

There are many ways to be considered for entry to a Monash University degree depending on your educational background and history. The below options reflect the academic requirements for the different applicant categories (or the highest level of education previously completed) to be considered for this Monash course. All applicants must satisfy equivalence of the VCE subject prerequisites or equivalent tertiary units including the English language requirements.

Qualifications

Equivalent Australian Year 12

Alternative qualifications and prerequisites

For other domestic and international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course based on your prior studies, use the study credit and admissions eligibility search.

English requirements

Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

The course structure and progression map can be viewed in the Handbook.

See also: Arts course maps

Partner with another course

Double degree courses allow you to study towards two different degrees at the same time, and graduate with two separate qualifications. And because a required subject in one course can count as an elective in the other, our double degrees take up to two years less than if you studied for the two degrees separately.

Making the application

Future students

Semester one (February)

Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre

Apply through VTAC

Current Monash students

You may apply to transfer from another Monash course. Transfers are a competitive process. You may apply mid-year for available courses however consideration will be given as to whether you will be able to follow your course progression.

Please note that if you apply for a course transfer, you should still enrol in your current course as if you were continuing so as not to jeopardise your enrolment in the Faculty if your transfer application is unsuccessful. More about Course Transfer.

Self assess for credit eligibility

Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.

Fees

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

The average annual student contribution amount for 2026 is:

A$15,500

Note: see information on how fees are calculated.

Fee assistance

As a Commonwealth supported student, you may be able to either:

Full fee

Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2026 are:

A$33,000

Scholarships

We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.

Other fees

The Student Services and Amenities Fee applies to some students each calendar year.

“The study of arts, social sciences, and humanities is so integral today because we’re seeing really big social issues that really need to be tackled. We are seeing a climate crisis. We’re seeing a cost-of-living crisis and the arts are so integral to understanding why and how.

I think the most valuable thing I gained from my Arts degree was really strong writing skills that I use in all aspects of my life. I also learned a lot of theoretical knowledge that practically applies to my work now. I learned a lot about communications theories that I use every single day. I learned a lot about complex human rights issues.”

JOVILYN RABINO

Bachelor of Arts (2024); Communications Advisor, Parliament of Victoria.

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Why study Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at Monash?

  • Top 1% in the world

    Monash is highly ranked for humanities and social sciences, placing us in the top 1% worldwide and offering you a globally recognised education.

  • Global University

    With students from over 170 countries, and a presence in Australia, Italy, Malaysia, India, Indonesia and China, you’ll benefit from a truly global education.

  • Unique overseas study experiences

    Overseas study opportunities include study tours, exchange, and the Monash Global Immersion Guarantee: Two weeks studying in one of a variety of destinations, with airfares and accommodation covered as part of your degree.

  • Internships

    All of our degrees offer Industry Experience internships, in Australia or overseas. Gain invaluable hands-on professional experience and industry connections as you earn credit towards your degree.

  • Student life

    With over 100 clubs and societies to choose from, you’ll be sure to find your tribe. Immerse yourself in campus culture with live music performances, amazing food options and student club activities. Stay active at our sporting centres and swimming pools. Study in style at our stunning libraries with extended opening hours, making studying a breeze. And our free campus-to-campus shuttle makes getting to class simple.

  • Professional Futures

    Customise your own professional journey according to your career interests, build the skills and abilities employers value and seek with 'Professional Futures'. This distinct, career-oriented program is integral to your Monash Arts degree, choose from units across four areas: Innovation capability, Intercultural expertise, Global immersion and Professional experience.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    The future of work is changing and it’s vital you learn how to thrive in a competitive and tech heavy professional landscape. Lucky for you, Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences graduates get jobs that are at low risk of automation. Not only do they power two thirds of Australia’s workforce, they shape the direction of our world. Arts graduates include: 65% of chief executives in Australia’s biggest public companies; and 44% of world leaders.