Monash University

Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy)

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.

Why choose philosophy?
Monash Philosophy is ranked #23 in the world in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, reflecting our commitment to intellectual excellence and global leadership in the field. Our program combines rigorous academic inquiry with diverse perspectives, preparing you to engage with the world’s most pressing philosophical debates.

As a philosophy student, you'll develop exceptional communication skills—crafting clear, persuasive arguments, exploring complex ideas, and growing as an independent thinker. Philosophy is especially popular with Arts and Law students, offering an opportunity to think creatively and challenge conventional viewpoints. You’ll be inspired to see the world from new angles and question the status quo.