Careers and opportunities with Monash Arts

Where can an Monash Arts degree take you?

An Arts degree unlocks the door to a large range of career opportunities . Depending on which area you choose to major in, the possibilities are endless.

From working in sustainability management, foreign affairs or research, to being a performing musician, historian, diplomat, editor, journalist, political advisor, or translator, our graduates find careers in a wide range of fields. Apart from gaining specialist skills to work in these areas, they also develop a set of highly indispensable 'soft skills'. A survey prepared for the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, has shown that the most sought-after skills that employers look for in graduates are in written and verbal communication.

Not only are arts graduates known to excel in this area, but they also graduate with a further number of skills that this survey has put on top of the list including leadership skills, teamwork skills, critical reasoning and analytical skills. These skills are important throughout your career. They provide you with a solid foundation for personal and professional development, allowing you to advance in the workplace and pursue further studies and specialisations.

Graduate profiles

Our graduates have found rewarding careers in diverse workplaces throughout the world. We spoke to four Arts graduates to see where their degrees have taken them.

Alex Simanjutak (Bachelor of Communication)

Julia Smith (Bachelor of Arts, Honours Geography and Environmental Science)

Kelly Warner ( Bachelor of Arts, Honours in Australian Indigenous Studies)

Thom Woodroofe (Bachelor of Arts (Global) current student, International Studies and Politics double major)

Explore your career options

These graduate stories are only a small example of where an Arts degree can take you. The Arts Careers Matrix explores this world of possibilities. It enables you to see where your subject choice may take you. It is the perfect point of departure for you to start planning your career.

Careers Advice

Monash also offers careers counselling to current students and Monash University Alumni. More information