Bachelor of Arts
at Monash University, Victoria.
A three-year arts degree at Clayton and Caulfield (ranks shown are for Clayton; Caulfield's 2026 figure was 72.05) with more than 30 areas of study, from languages and history to politics, psychology and sociology. VCE prerequisite is a Units 3 and 4 study score of at least 25 in any English, including EAL.
Lowest selection rank
The lowest selection rank (LSR) is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors (equity, subject and regional bonuses) that received an offer to the Monash Bachelor of Arts for that intake. Universities publish it in their admissions student profiles. Only intakes with a published figure are listed.
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 75.00 | delta.vtac.edu.au |
| 2025 | 75.05 | delta.vtac.edu.au |
| 2024 | 75.05 | delta.vtac.edu.au |
A lowest selection rank describes a past intake, not a guaranteed entry score. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page before you apply through VTAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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What you will study
Majors and minors include anthropology, archaeology and ancient history, behavioural studies, Chinese studies, communications and media studies, criminology, economics, European languages (French, German, Italian, Spanish), film and screen studies, gender studies, geography, global Asia, history, human rights and social justice, Indigenous studies, Indonesian studies, international relations, Japanese, Korean, linguistics, literary studies, philosophy, politics, psychology and sociology. Students can add local or international internships and global immersion programs. Some majors require travel between Clayton and Caulfield.
Career outcomes
- Graduates work in writing, editing and publishing roles across media, government and the not-for-profit sector.
- Many alumni pursue policy and research positions in the public service or NGO sector.
- Common further-study pathways include teaching, law (graduate JD) and a research Honours year.
Professional accreditation
- Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (psychology major only)
Typical first jobs
- Policy officer in Victorian or Commonwealth public service
- Research assistant or analyst
- Communications or media officer
- Editorial assistant or journalist
- Electorate or political staffer
- Community-sector programme coordinator
- Marketing or content coordinator
Graduate starting salary
$55,000 - $70,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-21.
After graduation
High achievers can be invited into Monash's accelerated bachelor-plus-masters pathway (two degrees in four years), or take a one-year Arts Honours year. Graduates move into communications, policy, media, international relations and community roles, or into graduate law and teaching degrees.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Strong readers who enjoy long-form non-fiction and academic writing
- Students who like building arguments and defending them in writing
- People drawn to politics, history, language or culture
- Independent learners comfortable with light timetables
- Writers who want to develop a research portfolio
It is probably not for you if
- Students wanting a single, clear job outcome at graduation
- Those who dislike heavy reading and frequent essay writing
- Students who prefer maths-heavy or lab-based subjects
- People who need tight structure and contact hours
Careers this leads to
Australian career pathways that name this Bachelor of Arts as an entry route. Each page shows uni, TAFE and apprenticeship alternatives.
Related courses at Monash
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Monash University website and on VTAC before applying.