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

Course Details

Location
  • On-campus at Caulfield: Full time
  • On-campus at Clayton: Full time
Duration
  • 3 years (full time)
Start date
First Semester (February)
Second Semester (July)
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts
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 (International students)

You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course.

At the time of enrolment in a course at Monash University, you must be at least 17 years of age.

View all minimum age requirements.

All Monash undergraduate courses require you to have successfully completed a minimum of an Australian Year 12 qualification (or equivalent) and achieve the required academic entry score. Most Monash faculties generally use your most recent studies for admission however other guidelines may apply where your prior qualification may be considered.

Entry requirements for each qualification level are as follows:

All Monash undergraduate courses require you to satisfy English entry requirements in one of the following ways:

If your English test does not meet the above scores you may want to consider Monash English. Some Monash courses however do not accept Monash English.

The English measures outlined above must be completed within 3 years prior to the Monash course commencement date (other time limitations may apply as outlined in the Admission to Coursework Courses and Units Procedure). If you have completed several measures of English proficiency over a period of time, the highest valid measure will be accepted.

Monash University reserve the right to ask students to complete an English test to meet English course requirements upon request.

Further information can be located at English language requirements.

International students applying for a visa need to satisfy English requirements set by the Department of Home Affairs where these requirements and acceptable English tests differ from Monash University.

All Monash University undergraduate courses require you to have previously studied and achieved required Australian level standards in specific subject known as prerequisite subjects.

You must satisfy the following prerequisite subject requirements for this course:

*If you have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification you will be required to meet the prerequisite subject requirements that are equivalent to the VCE prerequisite subject requirements specified above.

Courses with maths and science prerequisite subjects

If the course you are applying for requires maths and/or science as prerequisite subjects, you can meet the requirements in the following ways:

  • Australian Year 12 or International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme:

    You must meet the maths and/or science prerequisite subject required for your chosen course as specified above (if applicable).

  • Other qualifications recognised by Monash:

    If you have completed maths and/or science subjects in the relevant discipline at the required grade level, it is assumed that you have knowledge equivalent to the Australian Year 12 (VCE equivalent) prerequisite subject required for your chosen course. It is strongly recommended that you check that you have covered the assumed knowledge required for your course by completing the Assumed Knowledge Skills Analysis.

    This online activity includes multiple-choice questions based on your prior studies and helps you identify areas for revision, so you can start your course feeling confident and prepared. Once you accept your Monash offer and set up your student account you can complete the Assumed Knowledge Skills Analysis before starting your course.

These guidelines do not apply to the Bachelor of Medical Science or Doctor of Medicine, or to courses that require a tertiary-level Physiology unit: Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) (Graduate Entry), and Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) and Master of Pharmacy (Graduate Entry).

Alternative pathways

If you don't satisfy the requirements for direct entry consider these pathway options.

Entry requirements for Monash University are subject to change.

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)

Apply directly to Monash using course code A2000

Apply

Semester two (July)

Apply directly to Monash using course code A2000

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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.

International fee

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

A$44,600

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.

Enrolment Obligations

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than one third (33%) of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students must enrol in at least one unit that is not by distance and/or online in each compulsory study period unless the student is completing the last unit of their course. See standard 8.19 and 8.20 of National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018.

CRICOS code: 075404D

“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.

International course guides

If you are an international student and wish to find out more about our courses, entry requirements, studying at Monash and more, please download our international course guides below.

International Study Grants

International study grants

International Study Grants valued at up to $10,000