Where a BA takes you

Career Pathways

A Monash BA lets you explore different interests while building strong core skills. You learn how to:

• Communicate clearly
• Think critically
• Write and argue with purpose
• Understand people, systems and cultures

These skills adapt as industries change - including with AI.

You can combine your BA with postgraduate study, to create new career pathways. This mix supports innovation, long-term career growth, and the ability to adapt as industries evolve.

You don't need to know your exact job yet. Arts helps you build the skills to find it.

Industries & Sectors

Arts students at Monash learn to think beyond one country, one industry, or one point of view. You can build global experience through:

• International study options
• Immersive projects
• Subjects focused on global challenges like climate, politics and social change

This prepares you to work with people from different backgrounds, anywhere.

Arts graduates work in government, media, tech, business, education, NGOs and more. Monash Arts graduates are found in more than 300 occupations.

Jobs & Industry data

• 90% of BA graduates are in full-time employment within 3 years.
• $82K average earnings for BA graduates 3 years post-graduation.
• 11% of BA graduates end up in management roles.

(Deans of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, 'Impact and Outcomes, Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences in Australia', 2024)