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Bachelor of Arts


  • Monash University
  • Course CRICOS Code:075404D
  • World Ranking (QS):NO.55
  • Course Duration:3 years
  • Australian State:VictoriaVIC
  • Australian City:Melbourne
  • Course Intake:Semester 1,Semester 2,Term 3

Course Description

Explore ideas, cultures and places with a Bachelor of Arts. Choose from almost 40 different areas of study, open new career pathways with an internship, or take advantage of study opportunities overseas including the Global Immersion Guarantee - a funded study trip for all first year students. Arts at Monash is your comprehensive gateway to a wide range of fascinating and rewarding areas of study across the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Taking an innovative approach in tackling world issues and fostering a global perspective, you will develop the research skills, advanced discipline knowledge and self reliance to acquire information, assess evidence and convey complex ideas in speech and writing in order to answer complicated questions. You’ll have the scope to choose from almost 40 different major and minor areas of study, including languages, social studies, communications, politics, human rights, and international relations. And with access to the Monash Arts Global Immersion Guarantee you will develop an informed, critical awareness of the fields you're most passionate about, laying the groundwork for a wealth of exciting careers.

Basic Information

Course Discipline Arts
Faculty Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Qualification Level Bachelor/Undergraduate
2024 Course Tuition Fee (Annual) $AUD 33,000
Course Duration 3 years
Campus(es) Caulfield

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements *** All applicants must satisfy the following prerequisites or their equivalents. 1. Australian VCE subjects - Units 3 & 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in English other than EAL. 2 . IB subjects- English- At least 4 in English SL or 3 in English HL or 5 in English B SL or 4 in English B HL. 3. VET Diploma graduates: To be considered, applicants who have completed VCE or its equivalent and who are applying with a Humanities or Social Science based diploma will require an average result of at least 60%. Applicants who have not completed VCE but have completed a Humanities or Social Science based diploma will require an average result of at least 70% Programs that involve competency-based assessment without grades or marks will not meet the admission requirements. 4. VET Certificate IV graduates: To be considered, applicants who have completed VCE or its equivalent and who are applying with a Humanities or Social Science based Cert IV will require an average result of at least 80%. Programs that involve competency-based assessment without grades or marks will not meet the admission requirements. No credit is granted for these studies. 5. Higher Education - University: To be considered on the basis of tertiary study alone, applicants who have completed VCE or equivalent will be required to complete the equivalent of one year (48 credit points) of a recognised university degree and will require an average result of at least 60% (including failed units). For applicants who have completed less than the equivalent of one year of study, both the senior secondary qualification results and the units completed will be considered. For applicants who do not have any formal qualifications completion of two single units at an Australian higher education or equivalent overseas educational institution satisfy minimum entry requirements, but four units are recommended to be competitive for selection, especially in Humanities or Social Science areas. Applicants should have at least a 60% average in their studies (including failed units). Studies must have been completed within five years of intended commencement. *** Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. *** High achieving students can progress into the Master-level units at the completion of 96 credit points (end of 2nd year full time).
English Requirements IELTS : 6.5 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0 PTE: 58 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 50, Reading 50, Speaking 50 and Writing 50 TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 Overall score, with minimum scores: Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18 and Writing 21
Portfolio Required NO
Work Experience Required NO