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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Arts

Course code: #B-ARTS

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Arts

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $39,356 AUD

  • Application fee

    $120 AUD

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PSW

    2 years

  • Min GPA

    70 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    002167E

Highlights
Capstone Project

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Winter-July 31-May-2023 2023-05-31
Fall-February 31-October-2023 2023-10-31
Winter-July 31-May-2024 2024-05-31
Fall-February 31-October-2024 2024-10-31

Overview

Bachelor of Arts

A Bachelor of Arts (BA) offers a flexible approach to studying the humanities, social sciences and languages at Australia’s number one university.

Build interdisciplinary knowledge, community leadership and cultural awareness. 

And, you’ll graduate with the skills necessary to succeed in the rapidly changing, global workplace.

The University of Melbourne offers an exceptional diversity and depth of majors to match your career goals – with more than 40 areas of specialisation, from languages and psychology, through to economics and media and communication.

Your first year will begin with the Arts Discovery subject, which will introduce you to the diverse multidisciplinary approach which distinguishes Arts at Melbourne. 

By your second year, you will have a better understanding of the Arts disciplines offered and be able to finalise your selection of majors and minors. 

You will complete the second-year subjects in your major(s).

In third year, you will undertake a capstone subject in your major(s), designed to draw together your fields of specialisation and prepare you for life as a graduate. 

You will also take the remaining third-year subjects to complete your degree.

Majors:

Ancient World Studies, Anthropology, Arabic Studies, Art History, Asian Studies, Chinese Studies, Classics, Creative Writing, Criminology, Economics, English and Theatre Studies, French Studies, Gender Studies, Geography, German Studies, Hebrew and Jewish Studies, History, History and Philosophy of Science, Indigenous Studies, Indonesian Studies, Islamic Studies, Italian Studies, Japanese Studies, Linguistics and Applied Linguistics, Media and Communications, Philosophy, Politics and International Studies, Psychology, Russian Studies, Screen and Cultural Studies, Sociology, Spanish and Latin American Studies

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$59,056

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,212
Accommodation 1 bed room $19,700
Tuition 1 person $39,356

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Official translations of documents in a language other than English
  • Personal Statements, Portfolios or Results from Aptitude Tests may also be required

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

79
13
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

58
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

There are 3 options for language pathways:

1- The University of Melbourne English Language Bridging Program (UMELBP)

These programs provide a direct English language pathway for international students to many of Melbourne's undergraduate courses. 

2- Academic English language program 

Hawthorn-Melbourne offers academic English language programs that can help you to satisfy Melbourne University's English language requirements. 

Course

Minimum English level

Prepares you for

General EnglishBeginner level

English for Academic Purposes 1

Working holiday

Travel

English at work

English for Academic Purposes 1IELTS 4.5 (writing 4.5, no band less than 4.0)English for Academic Purposes 2
English for Academic Purposes 2IELTS 5.0 (writing  5.0, no band less than 4.5)Upper-Intermediate

IELTS Preparation

Diploma                      

Foundation                  

English for High School 1Pre-Intermediate to Intermediate level EnglishHigh School in Victoria
English for High School 2Upper-Intermediate to Advanced level EnglishHigh School in Victoria
IELTS PreparationIELTS 5.5 (writing 5.5, no band less than 5.0)

Intensive Academic Preparation (IAP) 

IELTS test

Intensive Academic Preparation (IAP)IELTS 6.0 (writing 6.0, no band less than 5.5)

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree  

University of Melbourne English Language Bridging Program Preparation (UMELBP Prep)IELTS 5.5 (no band less than 5.0)Certain courses at the University of Melbourne
University of Melbourne English Language Bridging Program (UMELBP)This varies depending on the University of Melbourne faculty.Certain coursUpper-Intermediatethe es at University of Melbourne
English for Business Upper-Intermediate to Advanced level English    English in a professional or business environment.


3- Packaged offers

The packaged offer requires you to complete a 10 or 20-week course at Hawthorn-Melbourne (depending on your IELTS score) before commencing your undergraduate degree.


Academic background and requirement

One of the following:

  • Completed secondary education recently (within the past two years)
  • Completed secondary education recently (within the past two years)
  • Completed some or all of a VET qualification
  • Applicants with work and/or life experience

 

PREREQUISITES:

English

 

India:

CBSE All India Senior School Certificate (AISSC) / CISCE Indian School Certificate (ISC)   75%

Indian State Board Examinations   85%

Pre-requisites:

English

 

Pathways:

You can satisfy subject prerequisites by taking studies or tests through the University of Melbourne's Community Access Program (CAP).

Foundation programs

The University of Melbourne accepts many foundation studies programs as entry pathways to its undergraduate courses.

Trinity College Foundation Studies (TCFS) has helped students successfully transition from school in their home country to the University of Melbourne.

Trinity College Foundation Studies graduates are guaranteed a place in the University of Melbourne course of their choice if they satisfy the prerequisites and meet the required scores.

Career opportunities

  • Arts Administrator
  • Editor
  • Communications Officer
  • Community Organiser
  • Human Resource Adviser
  • Journalist
  • Land Economist

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