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A RTS 2019
“I was instantly drawn to Melbourne by
the vibrant visual arts scene on campus
and in the city. I can pursue my hobbies
such as attending music gigs, art
galleries, theatre and festivals.
I love all of my classes as I have chosen
subjects I am really interested in
learning: Law in Society; International
Politics; Mind, Brain and Behaviour;
and Media, Identity and Everyday Life
are some of my favourites. I have always
been curious about how society works
in the wider world.”
Seunghee Lee (South Korea)
Bachelor of Arts, majors in Media and
Communications, Psychology,
BA International Scholarship
CO N T E N TS
Why arts? 3
Prepare for every future 4
Bachelor of Arts 6
Arts majors 9
Arts minors 16
Concurrent diplomas 17
Diploma in Languages 18
Your student experience 20
Enhance your study 22
Scholarships 24
Access Melbourne 25
Bachelor of Arts (Extended) 26
Your career 28
Your next steps 30
Pathways to professional careers 32
Admissions 34
Entry requirements 35
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WHY ARTS?
In a globalised workplace which requires employees to be agile, think analytically and
work across cultures, languages and skill sets, Arts degrees are of increasing relevance.
Organisations are now adapting their DEVELOP
recruitment processes to identify
graduates who are open-minded,
COMPLEMENTARY SKILLS
creative, empathetic and skilled at Our curriculum reinforces the relationship
communicating in diverse environments. between theory and practice by
An Arts degree at the University of integrating applied opportunities including
Melbourne will empower you to develop internships, local and global volunteering
and solidify these skills, as well as placements, fieldwork and industry
discover new passions or build upon your projects. We have a wide range of cultural,
existing ones. government, not-for-profit and corporate
partners, allowing you to leverage these
opportunities into a dynamic, rewarding
BECOME PART OF A and meaningful career.
LIVING TRADITION
As an Arts student at Melbourne, you will GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES
become part of a community of scholars
investigating, interpreting, preserving and Develop an international perspective
creating a body of collective knowledge in through language study, whether as a
the humanities and social sciences. major or a concurrent diploma, and partake
in an overseas study experience via an
Our expert teachers will inspire intensive subject or study abroad and
you to expand your passions, spark exchange at one of the University’s many
your creativity and transform your partner institutions.
understanding of the world. Actively
participate in your education and learn
with and from your peers.
#1 in Australia and #15 in
the world for Arts and Humanities
– QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018
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PREPARE FOR YOUR FACILITIES
In our state-of-the-art Arts West facility
EVERY FUTURE (pictured) you will attend lectures and
tutorials and find quiet study nooks.
You may also use the Object-based
Learning Lab to interact with ancient
artefacts from our collection or enjoy the
Immersive Cinema.
The Melbourne Model is designed
to help you maximise your
strengths, discover new ones and
stand out in the workplace.
You’ll start with an undergraduate
degree, developing a deep understanding
of your chosen area of interest and a
breadth of knowledge across multiple
disciplines. On graduation you can enter
the workforce, or progress to one of over
400 specialised graduate programs.
The Melbourne Model lets you design
your own study path while developing the
knowledge, skills and interdisciplinary
perspectives you need to thrive in every
kind of future.
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YOUR UNDERGRADUATE Our graduates are in demand: we are Others use breadth to improve their career
ranked 7th in the world for graduate prospects by complementing their major
DEGREE employability.Q More than 250 Australian with a language, communication skills or
Your peers have worked hard for entry to and international organisations – business expertise. Many discover new
Australia’s most sought-after course, and consulting and technology firms, passions through breadth, and some even
you will be inspired, encouraged and driven government and industry – actively recruit change their career plans!
to achieve by our academics. You’ll have on campus each year.
the opportunity to explore the history and ‘Breadth tracks’ (groups of breadth
complexity of human thought, in a city subjects taken throughout your degree)
which grew up around the University. YOUR MAJOR may even qualify you for graduate study in
We are part of the intellectual community a field that’s very different to your major.
Your major is your chosen specialisation
of Melbourne, cultural capital of Australia that you’ll focus on throughout your See page 8 for more examples of what
and UNESCO World City of Literature. As a degree. In your first year you’ll be able you could do with breadth.
Melbourne Arts student, you might intern to try a few different study areas before
at the National Gallery of Victoria; volunteer deciding on your major by the beginning
and see behind the scenes at Melbourne’s of second year. Depending on your area YOUR NEXT STEP: WORK
most popular literary and publishing
centre, the Wheeler Centre; or start your
of interest you could choose to study one OR GRADUATE STUDY
or two majors, a major and a minor or
career with a media and communications a major and a specialisation (see pages After you finish your Arts degree, you can
placement at a premier agency. 8–16 for details). There are 40 study areas choose to join the workforce, or go on to
to choose from – delve into the following further study at graduate level.
pages to explore your options!
YOUR CONNECTIONS Choose graduate study at Melbourne
and you’ll get the full benefit of the
The Melbourne Model connects
students with each other, the University YOUR BREADTH STUDIES graduate school experience by studying
intensively, in small classes led by experts
community and the wider world. You will Breadth is a unique feature of the and alongside others who share your
be surrounded by other high-achieving Melbourne Model. It gives you the chance deep interests and desire to succeed.
students who will inspire you to take on to explore subjects outside your core area
new challenges and push yourself to a of study, developing new perspectives and Your graduate degree will be
higher level. learning to collaborate with others who internationally recognisable, setting you
have different strengths and interests – apart from those who study a traditional
We encourage every student to engage
just as you will in your future career. Australian single or double degree.
with organisations outside the University,
through internships with business and Some of our students use breadth to See pages 28–33 to find out where your
community groups, applied research explore creative interests or topics they degree could lead.
projects and overseas study programs. have always been curious about.
M E L B O U R N E M O D E L G R A D U AT E S :
•• ARE HIGHLY SATISFIED WITH THEIR TEACHERS
•• DEVELOP ANALYTICAL PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS
•• EARN MORE W AND BELIEVE THEY ARE PAID AND RECOGNISED FAIRLY
•• ENJOY THE WORK THEY DO
•• BELIEVE THEIR JOBS MAKE A POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION
•• ARE SATISFIED WITH THEIR LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AT WORK
•• VOLUNTEER AND GET INVOLVED
University of Melbourne Career Outcomes Survey 2017
Q Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018.
W $26 000 difference in annual salary between holders of a graduate vs bachelors degree. Graduate Careers Australia 2015.
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BACHELOR
OF ARTS
#1 in Australia and #28 in
the world for Communication and
Media Studies
– QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018
The BA was the first Melbourne degree. As the city of Melbourne and the University have grown side by side,
so our students have studied and worked alongside our partners in industry, government and the arts.
A DEGREE THAT OPENS •• Excellent written and oral COURSE STRUCTURE
communication skills: Vital for any
DOORS position of leadership, influence or The Bachelor of Arts requires the
Your BA will be made up of 24 subjects, innovation successful completion of 24 subjects –
including a Foundation subject in first 300 points in total – with subjects usually
•• Analytical and planning skills and
year and a capstone subject in third year. worth 12.5 points each. You will complete
knowledge: Necessary for any
You will build a degree that broadens eight subjects, or 100 points of study, in
role that requires planning, risk
your education and helps you to discover each year of full-time study.
management or project management
your true interests and potential, before
•• Understanding of cultural diversity: First year
entering the workforce or pursuing a
Important for careers in international You will complete at least one Arts
graduate qualification.
relations, community development, Foundation subject from a choice of
You’ll develop vital skills relevant to translation and interpretation, and six. These subjects introduce concepts,
a wide range of careers and study diplomacy ideas and principles that are central to all
pathways while allowing you to tailor •• Ability to think and act creatively and endeavours in Arts. More information on
your education to your needs and innovatively: Essential for roles in these subjects is on page 8. You will also
interests. As an Arts student, you will marketing and advertising, logistics, take Arts discipline subjects and breadth
build interdisciplinary knowledge, publishing and editing, consultancy subjects.
community leadership and cultural and planning
awareness, and graduate with the skills Second year
•• Intellectual integrity: Essential for
necessary to succeed in the rapidly reinforcing ethical values in any By your second year, you will have
changing global workplace. industry or career. a better understanding of the Arts
disciplines offered and be able to finalise
your selection of majors and minors. You
DEVELOP WORKPLACE HAVE AN INTERNATIONAL will complete the second-year subjects in
SKILLS EXPERIENCE your major(s).
Our graduates find that studying a range Does studying French in Paris, art history Third year
of disciplines across their Arts degree in Tokyo or communications in New In third year, you will undertake a
fosters flexible thinking and opens up an York sound like your kind of university capstone subject in your major(s),
array of career opportunities. Many also experience? As a student at Melbourne, designed to draw together skills
combine their studies with work for one you can receive credit and fulfil academic associated with your specialisation
of our many partners, from the National or practical work requirements for your and prepare you for life as a graduate
Gallery of Victoria to the Melbourne Bachelor of Arts through approved (see page 8). You will also take the
Writers’ Festival, gaining context for their programs all over the world. remaining third-year subjects
skills and insight into what subjects to
to complete your degree.
focus on as the course progresses. Not only do you get to see the world,
you will also:
Each major will give you specialised
knowledge and strength in a certain •• Develop unique language and cross-
discipline or field, and you’ll also develop cultural skills that are valued by
skills that are essential in all workplaces: employers
•• Problem-solving skills: Applicable to •• Meet new people from all over the
issues management, consultancy, world and experience a completely
planning, people management and different culture
diplomacy •• Make your resume stand out –
your international experience
demonstrates initiative and
independence.
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BACH E LO R O F ARTS
Duration
3 years full time
Part time available (domestic students only)
Campus
Parkville
Entry
February (Semester 1) or July (Semester 2)
Entry requirements
Domestic students
Minimum entry 2019: ATAR 85, IB 31
Alternative entry: See Access Melbourne,
page 25
International students
International applicants will need to
meet the academic admission and
English language requirements. Visit:
futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au
Prerequisite subject study areas
English
For full details of entry requirements and
information for other qualifications visit:
coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au
Contact hours
(first year, full time)
10–15 hours per week, plus independent
study time of approximately 10–15 hours
per week.
CRICOS: 002167E
Find out more
ba.unimelb.edu.au
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BACHELOR
OF ARTS
MAJORS AND MINORS Keen to lead a global publishing You must complete one Arts Foundation
organisation? Take a breadth subject in subject, preferably in the first semester
A major or minor is a group of subjects managing and leading organisations. of your degree. You can choose from the
within a specialised area of study. following subjects:
Want to be an entrepreneur? Take a law
A major generally comprises 100 points subject as breadth, and find out how •• Aboriginalities: Introduces the
of study (eight subjects), while a minor to protect your ideas and intellectual complexity, challenges and richness
is usually 75 points (six subjects). In the property. of Australian Indigenous life and
Bachelor of Arts, you can complete: cultures
Love to sing and learn about contemporary
•• One major, or •• Identity: Explores identity and the
and ancient global music? Join the World
concepts of self and other in diverse
•• Two majors, or Music Choir as part of your breadth.
contexts across time and place
•• A major and a minor. Planning a global career? Study an •• Language: Provides tools for
Asian language – Chinese, Japanese or thinking about language in a range
For detailed information on the majors
Indonesian – as breadth. of disciplines, including linguistics,
and minors available in the Bachelor of
history, sociology, politics,
Arts, see pages 9–16. You can also choose to take a breadth literary studies, anthropology,
track, which will help you select from the language studies, psychology and
multitude of breadth subjects available.
BREADTH: BROADENING A breadth track is a set of three or more
psychoanalytic theory
YOUR EMPLOYMENT subjects that progressively develops
•• Power: Investigates social relations,
who is in control and who may benefit
PROSPECTS knowledge and skills relevant to a
from such arrangements
particular theme, topic or issue.
Employers look for graduates who are •• Reason: Considers our use of reason,
adaptable and bring unique skills and breadth.unimelb.edu.au including historical origins and
knowledge to the workplace. Through philosophical debates over reason
breadth, you can take subjects from and the way that different forms of
outside your core study area. Breadth ARTS FOUNDATION reasoning have arisen
exposes you to new perspectives and SUBJECTS •• Representation: Explores how
helps you build a wide portfolio of
knowledge — essential for the new global The Faculty of Arts has developed six first- different genres such as speech,
workplace, where you’re unlikely to stay year Foundation subjects that offer cross- writing, translation, film, theatre and
cultural and cross-disciplinary perspectives art generate representations of social
in the same industry forever.
on historical and contemporary themes. life and imagination.
These subjects are designed to:
WHAT COULD I DO CAPSTONE SUBJECTS
•• Introduce you to core ideas across
WITH BREADTH? a wide range of study areas, and to Taken in the final year of your degree,
With more than 600 subjects available, different ways of thinking capstone subjects incorporate an
the opportunities are endless. •• Help you to make an informed decision activity or experience – for example,
about your specialisation or major an internship or research project – that
Fascinated by urban development?
•• Provide you with the essential skills requires you to consider broader themes
Take a breadth subject in city and
and resources for high achievement relevant to your discipline.
regional strategic planning.
later on in your degree.
Want to become a health writer?
Take breadth in human physiology,
coupled with a major in Media and
Communications.
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ARTS MAJORS #23 in
the world for
Anthropology
– QS World University
Rankings by Subject 2018
A major is a group of subjects ARABIC AUSTRALIAN
within a particular study area. You The Arabic program offers an integrated INDIGENOUS STUDIES
can choose up to two majors as the way of studying the Arabic language and The Australian Indigenous Studies major
focus of your degree. aspects of Arab and Islamic culture. You offers unique perspectives on Aboriginal
will develop language proficiency and and Torres Strait Islander histories and
an awareness of issues related to Arabic culture. Themes include Indigenous cultural
ANCIENT WORLD literature, history, sociology and religion. production, key thinkers and concepts,
STUDIES Career paths include international relations,
settler and Indigenous environmental
ethics, Aboriginal women and colonialism,
Ancient World Studies embraces the broad diplomacy, community development,
Indigenous health, and issues relating to
study of Classical Greece and Rome, as translation and interpretation,
land, law and philosophy.
well as Egypt and the Near East from communications and government.
3000 BCE to the 4th century CE. You Career paths include community
can choose from a variety of subject development, policy development,
specialisations, which combine the study ART HISTORY social welfare and government.
of ancient languages and texts with the The University of Melbourne is the premier
study of archaeology, art and architecture. provider of art history education in
You can focus on a particular time period, Australia. Thematic and interdisciplinary CHINESE LANGUAGE
geographic region, technical specialisation subjects deal with the theories of art
or thematic area of study. By studying the Chinese language,
history, art markets and other issues. you can learn about the history
Areas of specialisation include late and contemporary culture of one of
Career paths include archaeology,
antiquity, medieval, renaissance, Australia’s most important trade and
teaching, curatorship, tourism, research
baroque, 18th and 19th century European cultural partners. As a Chinese speaker,
and archival work.
art, modernism and postmodernism, you will have access to many employment
contemporary art, Indigenous Australian opportunities around the world. When
ANTHROPOLOGY art and international art. you commence Chinese, you will be
placed in an appropriate class level
Anthropology is the study of the many Career paths include art curatorship, arts
according to your ability and background
societies and cultures of the world and promotion, arts management, history,
in the language.
their complex interactions. Anthropology’s arts policy and communications.
global scope is complemented by a local Career paths include international
focus and participation in the daily life relations, diplomacy, community
and language of the communities studied. ASIAN STUDIES development, translation and
Contemporary social anthropology asks Knowledge of Asia is a crucial asset at interpretation, communications and
broad and detailed questions about what it this time of rapid globalisation and social government.
means to be human in a globalised world, change. Our Asian Studies program is one
and lets you reflect on yourself and others. of the largest in Australia and comprises
a comprehensive range of subjects in CLASSICS
Career paths include archaeology, history,
the intellectual, cultural, political and In this major you will study the languages
government and consultancy.
religious traditions of Asia, with a focus on of Ancient Greek and Latin, and explore
China, Indonesia, Japan and Southeast ancient culture by reading ancient
Asia. Asian Studies subjects are taught Greek and Roman texts in their original
in English and do not require language languages. You will progress through one
prerequisites. Study abroad programs or both of these languages from beginner
and opportunities to participate in events and through to advanced levels.
activities with an Asian focus are available.
Career paths include teaching, government,
Career paths include international policy development, public service, library
relations, diplomacy, community science and archival work, and heritage
development, communications and consultancy.
government.
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CREATIVE WRITING ECONOMICS ENGLISH AND THEATRE
Explore your creative potential and Economics seeks to understand, assess STUDIES
extend your work to avant-garde, and explain the mechanisms of markets English and Theatre Studies examines
cross-genre and experimental forms and national economies. The Economics the forms and traditions of imaginative
of writing. Critically test the creative major builds problem-solving skills that writing and dramatic performance, and
potential and influence of contemporary are applicable to careers in business the myriad ways in which they engage
theoretical and philosophical schools and government. It will teach you how with the everyday world. Subjects
of thought in all forms of writing. Areas to analyse and interpret data, and equip span a wide range of fields from the
of specialisation include fiction, poetry, you with the tools to find smart solutions medieval to romanticism, modernism,
poetics, non-fiction, performance and for the numerous problems confronting postmodernism and beyond. This
writing for theatre, and autobiography. governments and the commercial world. includes British, Australian, American
Teachers in the creative writing program Three areas of study are available within and postcolonial writing and theatre, and
include award-winning writers. the main discipline: microeconomics, literary, cultural and performance theory.
macroeconomics and econometrics. If
Career paths include writing, publishing, you wish to pursue a major in Economics Career paths include writing,
editing, corporate communications and through the Bachelor of Arts you are publishing, arts management, corporate
marketing. required to meet the maths prerequisites communications, cinema management
determined by the Faculty of Business and marketing.
and Economics. For more details see:
CRIMINOLOGY
Criminology is the study of human bcom.unimelb.edu.au/apply/entry_ FRENCH
behaviour and explores the motivations requirements
France has exerted a major influence on
behind criminal activities. It draws the cultural and political history of the
Career paths include government
knowledge and perspectives from a range modern world; French has been widely
departments, banks, investment
of disciplines such as law, sociology, used for international communication over
firms, consulting firms, and industry
psychology, psychiatry and history. several centuries. Today French is spoken
associations.
Criminologists work in a wide range of by more than 274 million people and is
fields including policy development, the language of numerous countries and
crime prevention, corporate and white- cultures in Europe, Africa, North America,
collar crime, business regulation, drug the Caribbean and the Pacific. The study of
policy and consumer and environmental French thus gives access to a wide network
protection. Increasingly, criminologists of international communication as well as
also study the ways in which cultures to a vast body of literary, historical, cultural,
depict crime, whether in newspapers, linguistic and scientific knowledge.
television and other mass media or in
films, novels and art. Career paths include international
relations, diplomacy, community
Career paths include legal advising, development, business, science,
policing, policy development, social translation and communications.
justice, defence and government.
SAMPLE COURSE PLAN – BACHELOR OF ARTS WITH DIPLOMA IN LANGUAGES Q
MAJOR IN MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS WITH DIPLOMA OF LANGUAGES (ARABIC STUDIES)
Semester 1 Identity Media and Society Internet Meets Society Arabic 1
Year 1
Media Identity and
Semester 2 Introduction to Media Writing Age of Empires Arabic 2
Everyday Life
Semester 1 Writing Journalism Media Histories Literature and Performance Arabic 3
Year 2
Modern and Contemporary Human Rights and
Semester 2 Internet Communication Arabic 4
Literature Global Justice
Semester 1 Marketing Communications City Cultures Politics and the Media Arabic in Context 1
Year 3
Digital and Mobile Crisis Zone: Middle Eastern
Semester 2 Arabic in Context 2 Arabic 5
Journalism Politics
Media and Communications Social Differences and
Semester 1 Hashtag Cyberstar Arabic 6
Project Inequalties
Year 4
Perspectives in Global Media American History from Genre Fiction /
Semester 2 Journalism Today
Cultures (Capstone) JFK to Trump Popular Fiction
Major subjects Electives Language subjects Arts Foundation subjects Breadth subjectsW
Q This is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.
W You must complete at least four breadth subjects throughout your degree. A further two subjects can be either breadth or Arts electives. For details on breadth see page 8.
10GENDER STUDIES
Gender Studies nurtures a critical
intersectional approach to the study
of gender and sexuality, drawing on a
broad range of disciplinary expertise
#19 in the world for
in the Faculty of Arts. Students
engage with cutting-edge research
on transnational perspectives in
gender and sexuality, feminist and
queer theory, power, identity and
English Language and Literature
embodiment. The program is distinctive – QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018
in its interdisciplinary approach to
urgent contemporary questions around
the intersection of gender, sexuality,
culture, race, Indigeneity and other
aspects of diversity. It offers critical skills
directly transferable to a wide range of
professional sectors including education,
community development, health, public
administration, business, media, and
social services.
Career paths include community
development, policy development,
government, academia and research.
GEOGRAPHY
Geography examines the dynamic
relationship between society and
environments. It is a globally focused
discipline that seeks to understand the
complex connections between people
and places in order to work towards a
more equitable world. Field classes in
Australia and overseas offer you the
opportunity to explore and examine
geographical issues and problems
firsthand.
Career paths include consultancy, policy
development, biodiversity conservation,
climate change mitigation and
adaptation, disaster risk management,
international development, natural
resource management, rural and
urban planning, and sustainable
urban development.
“My exchange to Munich was the first time I travelled
and lived in Europe, and it was the best way I could
have done it. I chose a city with a rich and detailed
history, and was constantly amazed at the intricate,
and somewhat confusing, culture of Bavarians.
Exchange built me up to be more open-minded,
confident and curious about my opportunities in
Melbourne and worldwide.”
Kate Balharrie (Australia)
Bachelor of Arts, major in Media and Communications,
Diploma in Languages (German Studies)
11GERMAN HISTORY INDONESIAN
There are more than 100 million native History can be studied to understand Learn the language of one of Australia’s
speakers of German and it is one of the the present or to delve into worlds closest neighbours. Learning
most popular languages worldwide. long past and fundamentally alien to us. Indonesian can open up many
Knowledge of German opens up the rich It may confirm our beliefs and values, but interesting employment opportunities
culture of German-speaking Europe as can also profoundly disrupt our sense – in Indonesia, and with the many
well as its history, philosophy, literature, of normality and make us question our organisations, including the Australian
music and scientific traditions. The perceptions and way of life. History offers Government, that work with its
German program has a proud history of both study of large areas over long periods 260 million citizens. When you commence
more than 50 years at the University, and of time and detailed attention to particular Indonesian, you will be placed in an
provides the opportunity to complete places, times and themes. Subjects extend appropriate class level according to your
part of your studies overseas through from the medieval world to the recent ability and background in the language.
exchange programs. You will be placed past and all subjects reflect the latest
in an appropriate class level according developments in historical research. Career paths include international
to your ability and background in the development, translation and
language. Career paths include teaching, academia, interpretation, and government.
government, policy development, public
Career paths include international service, libraries, archives and heritage
relations, diplomacy, community consultancy. ISLAMIC STUDIES
development, translation and Islam is one of the fastest-growing
interpretation, communications and religions in the world, embraced by a fifth
government. HISTORY AND of the world’s population. Through the
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE Islamic Studies program, you will study
the development of Islamic thought
HEBREW AND JEWISH The aim of History and Philosophy of
and Muslim societies from a broad,
Science is to understand science – how
STUDIES it works, its historical development multidisciplinary perspective. Islamic
The Hebrew and Jewish Studies major and its function in modern society. Studies addresses the issues relevant to
offers an unparalleled opportunity This major integrates philosophical, the development of Islam as a religion and
to study the development of Jewish historical and sociological approaches civilisation, from its origins to the present.
civilisation, Israeli history and culture, to the study of science. You will gain
Career paths include international
and the Hebrew language. It investigates analytical skills in evaluating scientific
relations, diplomacy, community
the history, literature, archaeology, (and non-scientific) knowledge as well as
development, communications,
philosophy, ethnography and social a broad understanding of the historical
government and policy development.
theory of Jewish society and culture. development of science in its interactions
You will engage in contemporary debates with society.
about ethnicity and identity, assimilation,
exile and Diaspora cultures. Career paths include history,
government, teaching, academia
Career paths include international and research.
relations, diplomacy, community
development, translation, teaching,
and religious and community work.
SAMPLE COURSE PLAN – BACHELOR OF ARTS WITH ONE MAJORQ
MAJOR IN PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy: The Big Famine: The Geography of Philosophy, Politics and
Semester 1 Reason
Questions Scarcity Economics
Year 1
Anthropology: Studying Philosophy: The Great Myth, Art and Empire: Greece Performance, Potential and
Semester 2
Human Diversity Thinkers and Rome Development
Freedom and Equality Across Meaning, Possibility and
Semester 1 Greek Philosophy Music Psychology
Borders Paradox
Year 2
Aboriginal Land, Law and
Semester 2 The Philosophy of Mind Society and Environments The Business of Music
Philosophy
Body, Mind and Medicine:
Semester 1 Knowledge and Reality Underworld and Afterlife Philosophy of Language
A Dissection
Year 3
The Philosophy of Philosophy The Power and Limits of The Music Producer:
Semester 2 Minds and Madness
(Capstone) Logic From Brass to Beats
Major subjects Electives Arts Foundation subjects Breadth subjectsW
Q This is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.
W You must complete at least four breadth subjects throughout your degree. A further two subjects can be either breadth or Arts electives. For details on breadth see page 8.
12ITALIAN
Study Italian language and culture in one
of Australia’s leading Italian language
programs. Immerse yourself in Italy’s
rich culture and traditions, and learn
how Italy has influenced Australian art,
food and lifestyle. When you commence
Italian, you will be placed in an
appropriate class level according to your
ability and background in the language.
Career paths include international
relations, diplomacy, community
development, translation and
interpretation, communications and
government.
JAPANESE
Our Japanese program is one of the
largest in Australia, with beginner
to advanced language subjects. The
program is designed to maximise
language acquisition and develop your
communication skills in various types
of texts and interactional contexts. You
will also develop a broad understanding
of cultural, social and historical aspects
of Japan. You will be placed in an
appropriate class level according to your
ability and background in the language.
Career paths include international
relations, diplomacy, community
development, translation and
interpretation, communications and
government.
Louisa Lim is an award-winning journalist and senior
lecturer at the Centre for Advancing Journalism.
Before joining the University of Melbourne, Louisa
was a BBC and NPR correspondent based in Beijing.
She is the coordinator of the undergraduate subject
Writing Journalism.
“The Writing Journalism subject is a great
introduction to journalism today. In this day and age,
journalism is all about making stories that get to as
wide an audience as possible, and that’s what we try
to do in this class.”
Image Credit: Leila Navidi
13LINGUISTICS AND PHILOSOPHY PSYCHOLOGY
APPLIED LINGUISTICS Philosophy is the study of the most Taught at the University since the late
Linguistics is the study of language – fundamental aspects of reality and value. 1800s, psychology is intellectually
the most fundamental of all human Every area of inquiry and endeavour – fascinating and has direct applications to
faculties – in all its aspects: its structure, from art and history through politics and everyday life. Psychology embraces a wide
its diversity, how it changes and evolves, economics to biology and mathematics – range of perspectives and approaches
how people learn and make use of it to generates philosophical issues about that contribute to the scientific study and
communicate, and how it is implicated our world and our place in it. Work understanding of behaviour, especially
in relations of power. You will develop in philosophy involves the creative, human behaviour. If you would like to
strong analytical skills and create a critical task of constructing, clarifying work as a registered psychologist in
foundation for work in diverse disciplines. and comparing ideas. We dig into the Australia, you will need to complete the
assumptions beneath our everyday views major sequence that is accredited by
Career paths include translation and to see how they fit together, how they the Australian Psychology Accreditation
interpretation, teaching, language can be improved, or how we might have Council (APAC). This leads to further study,
assessment, research, communications reason to prefer one over another. after which you can become an accredited
and consultancy. psychologist. To complete an accredited
Career paths include analysis and major you must complete 10 subjects,
research, policy development, education including two as breadth.
MEDIA AND and training, ethics, communications
COMMUNICATIONS and academia. Career paths include psychology practice,
community health, government and
Media and Communications equips counselling.
you with a critical understanding of POLITICS AND
our changing global digital media INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
environment, providing core research RUSSIAN
and professional skills valued across The Politics and International Studies
major covers all the key fields of political Russia is and will continue to be one
a range of media sectors. Subjects
inquiry, including international relations of the world’s largest political powers.
cover key developments in digital
and foreign policy, political theory and Speakers of Russian can better
communication technologies and
ideology, public policy-making, political understand this rich and diverse country
industries, and their effect on politics,
economy, and comparative and regional and where it is placed in history, politics,
society and culture.
politics as well as more interdisciplinary economics and culture. You will be placed
Career paths include journalism, fields such as environmental politics in an appropriate class level according
publishing, public relations, marketing, and Indigenous politics. It also critically to your ability and background in the
communications and social media examines core political concepts language.
management. such as power, legitimacy, justice and
Career paths include international
governance as well as key political issues,
relations, diplomacy, community
institutions, ideas and actors that shape
development, translation and
the contemporary world.
interpretation, communications
Career paths include international and government.
relations, diplomacy, multinational
business, politics, policy development
and government.
SAMPLE COURSE PLAN – BACHELOR OF ARTS WITH ONE MAJOR AND ONE MINORQ
MAJOR IN HISTORY AND MINOR IN ENGLISH AND THEATRE STUDIES
Medieval Plague, War and Art History: Theory and
Semester 1 Literature and Performance Arts in Florence
Heresy Controversy
Year 1
Modern Art: The Politics of Modern and Contemporary
Semester 2 Representation Principles of Marketing
the New Literature
Semester 1 European Renaissance Art Art and Revolution Poetry, Love and Death Global Marketing
Year 2
Modern European History
Semester 2 Art, Market and Methods Modernism and Avant Garde Art and the Botanical
1789 to 1914
The Age of Golden Ages:
Semester 1 Arts Internship Decadent Literature Advertising and Promotions
Art in Europe
Year 3
Theory and Practice of Art
Semester 2 Global Renaissance Romancing the Medieval Painting Techniques
History (Capstone)
1st major subjects Electives 2nd major subjects Arts Foundation subjects Breadth subjectsW
Q This is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.
W You must complete at least four breadth subjects throughout your degree. A further two subjects can be either breadth or Arts electives. For details on breadth see page 8.
14SCREEN AND CULTURAL
STUDIES
In this dual major, students can specialise
in either discipline stream. The Screen
Studies stream covers the aesthetics,
history and theory of art-house and
entertainment film and screen media.
The Cultural Studies stream addresses
contemporary cultural formations
including transforming identities
(gendered, sexual, ethnic and others),
globalisation and the intensifying
mobility of culture, and people’s
experiences of media in everyday life.
Students undertaking subjects in both
streams will learn how contemporary
theories of identity, ideology,
globalisation and the digital revolution
help us understand screen and cultural
phenomena today.
Career paths include art curatorship,
sociology, government and academia.
SOCIOLOGY
Sociology explores issues related to
contemporary families, gender relations,
and ethnic, racial and sexual identity.
It looks at representations in the media,
new technologies and globalisation.
You will learn about patterns of social
inequality and new forms of social
problems, and the ways in which people
and societies confront these challenges.
Career paths include sociology,
community development, policy
development, government,
academia and research.
SPANISH AND LATIN
AMERICAN STUDIES
Learn to speak the language of more
than 350 million people in 25 countries.
Subjects cover the culture and histories
of the largest Spanish-speaking nations
and how the language has influenced
cultures around the world. By learning
such a popular and influential language,
you will create a wide range of career
“My internship has been personally rewarding for
opportunities. Exchange opportunities in me because I’m passionate about film. I work with
Spanish-speaking countries are available. the Programming team to liaise with producers
You will be placed in an appropriate and film-makers, keeping the database up to
class level according to your ability and date, and undertaking competitor research and
background in the language. film reviews. It’s so valuable to see what goes on
behind the screen at film festivals. I’ve realised
Career paths include international just how big the film industry is and how many
relations, diplomacy, community
career opportunities there are.”
development, translation and
interpretation, communications Bianca Suparto (Indonesia)
and government. Bachelor of Arts, majors in Media and
Communications and Screen and Cultural Studies
Submissions and Shorts Intern,
Melbourne International Film Festival
15ARTS MINORS
#16 in the world for
Development Studies
– QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018
A minor is a group of subjects ENVIRONMENTAL
within a particular study area, STUDIES
and is taken alongside your major.
This versatile minor enables you to gain
Any of the majors listed on practical and relevant experience through
pages 9–15 can be studied as laboratory work, group projects and
minors. The disciplines outlined field trips, including opportunities for
below are available only as minors. fieldwork research in China. Environmental
Studies combines knowledge of natural
environments with an understanding of
CHINESE STUDIES how human societies work. It analyses
environmental management, biogeography
The Chinese Studies minor focuses on the and sustainability.
cultural, political and religious traditions of
China. Topics include power in China, modern
Chinese literature and Chinese politics. EUROPEAN STUDIES
European Studies is a cross-disciplinary
DEVELOPMENT STUDIES program that looks at European culture,
society and languages. You will complete
Development Studies addresses processes core European Studies, which you are able
of social, economic, political and cultural to combine with subjects from areas such
change in the global south. This minor as history, literary studies, languages,
allows you to critically examine processes philosophy, politics and art history.
of managed change in the developing
world, giving you the skills to intervene
in such processes. Through this program KNOWLEDGE AND
you will better understand the nature of LEARNING
policies and relationships at local, national
and international levels that have shaped The Knowledge and Learning minor allows
poverty, inequality and insecurity in the you to examine the ways in which differing
contemporary world. forms of knowledge are constructed,
produced, managed and disseminated.
You will discover the learning processes
ENGLISH LANGUAGE that support this in a range of social,
STUDIES historical and political contexts.
English Language Studies helps you develop
an understanding of the history of English, its LAW AND JUSTICE
subtle and intricate grammar, and the status
In this minor, you will examine the capacity
of its many social and geographical varieties.
and power of law to deliver justice in a
range of social, historical and political
contexts. A key focus is the origins and
effects of legal processes.
SOCIAL THEORY
Social Theory analyses the organisation
and transformation of societies and
cultures. It questions the everyday
assumptions that shape our lives and
considers such issues as the division of
power and the nature of identity.
16CONCURRENT
DIPLOMAS
Concurrent diplomas offer another way to develop your interests and discover new opportunities
outside of your chosen degree. See page 18 for details about the Diploma in Languages.
FLEXIBLE STUDY DIPLOMA IN DIPLOMA IN MUSIC
OPTIONS MATHEMATICAL The Diploma in Music provides the
Our diplomas give you many flexible SCIENCES opportunity to further your musical
options to enrich and broaden your training or explore areas of academic and
The Diploma in Mathematical Sciences
studies – and if you're an undergraduate practical interest in music, while gaining
enables you to gain a mathematics
domestic student, you may be eligible to a music qualification alongside your
qualification while completing an
receive the final half of the diploma HECS undergraduate studies in another field.
undergraduate degree.
free. You can study a diploma alongside The program can be tailored depending
your undergraduate degree (adding a Available to: on your interests, and provides access to
further year of study), or cross-credit the full range of Conservatorium options.
Students enrolled in Arts, Biomedicine,
up to 50 points (four subjects) of study Commerce, Design, Music and Science.R Available to:
in your undergraduate degree and your
diploma, enabling you to complete the Prerequisites Students enrolled in Arts, Biomedicine,
degree and the diploma within 3.5 years. Commerce, Design and Science.
A study score of 30 in VCE Specialist
Mathematics Units 3 and 4 or equivalent, Prerequisites
High-achieving students may be able
or successful completion of university-
to complete their degree and diploma There are no additional prerequisites
level studies equivalent to VCE Specialist
within three years. Conditions apply, and once you are enrolled in your
Mathematics Units 3 and 4.
you should discuss your options with a undergraduate degree. Some ensemble
course adviser once you enrol in your courses.science.unimelb.edu.au/study/ subjects require an audition, and entry
undergraduate degree. degrees/diploma-in-mathematical- to the music performance stream –
sciences involving individual instrumental or
vocal lessons – is by recorded audition,
DIPLOMA IN submitted in early February.
INFORMATICS
mcm.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/
The Diploma in Informatics will equip you diploma-in-music
with the understanding of IT technologies
and tools that employers are seeking.
The diploma is designed to complement
your core studies with fundamental
programming and data management skills.
Available to:
Students enrolled in Arts, Biomedicine,Q
Commerce, Design,W Music and Science.E
Prerequisites
Successful completion of 50 points of
University study, including the core subject
COMP10001 Foundations of Computing,
with a weighted average of 65%.
cis.unimelb.edu.au/study/
undergraduate
Q Bachelor of Biomedicine students cannot complete the diploma and the degree within the standard structure and time frame. Consult your course adviser.
W Bachelor of Design students majoring in Computing are not permitted to complete the Diploma in Informatics.
E Bachelor of Science students who select a major in Computing and Software Systems or Data Science are not permitted to complete a Diploma in Informatics.
R Bachelor of Science students who select a major in Mathematics and Statistics or Mathematical Physics or Data Science are not permitted to complete a Diploma in Mathematical Sciences.
17DIPLOMA IN
LANGUAGES
#1 in Australia and #24 in
the world for Linguistics
– QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018
Through the Diploma in Languages available: Entry requirements
Languages, you can gain a •• Ancient Greek
You must be enrolled in Arts,
language qualification in addition Biomedicine, Commerce, Design, Music
•• Arabic or Science.
to your degree, increasing
•• Chinese
your skills, employability and Prerequisites
•• French
international work opportunities. If you are applying for a Diploma in
•• German
Languages other than in Ancient Greek,
Studying a language through the •• Hebrew Hebrew or Latin and have not studied
Diploma in Languages enables you to •• Indonesian your chosen language at the University,
focus on your desired majors of study •• Italian you are required to take a Language
without missing out on the opportunity Placement Test.
to improve your competitiveness in •• Japanese
the international career market with a •• Latin
language qualification. •• Russian WHEN TO BEGIN
•• Spanish. When you start your undergraduate
Domestic students may be eligible to study, discuss your options with an
receive the final half of the diploma free adviser from Stop 1.
from tuition fees.
The diploma can only be awarded
upon completion of both the diploma
and the degree.
ba.unimelb.edu.au/enrich/
diploma-languages
SAMPLE COURSE PLAN – BACHELOR OF ARTS WITH TWO MAJORS Q
MAJORS IN POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES AND IN SPANISH AND LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES
Introduction to Political An Ecological History of
Semester 1 Power Spanish 1
Ideas Humanity
Year 1
Semester 2 Introduction to Media Writing International Politics Spanish 2 Global Foundations of Design
Semester 1 Critical Analytical Skills Spanish 3 The Figure in Performance
Year 2
Community Volunteering –
Semester 2 Political Economy Hispanic Cultural Studies Spanish 4
Global
Don Quijote Against the
Semester 1 International Gender Politics Spanish 5 Global Marketing
Universe
Year 3
Applied Research Methods
Semester 2 Global Environmental Politics Spanish 6 European Modernism
(Capstone)
1st major subjects Electives 2nd major subjects Arts Foundation subjects Breadth subjectsW
Q This is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.
W You must complete at least four breadth subjects throughout your degree. A further two subjects can be either breadth or Arts electives. For details on breadth see page 8.
18“I combined my Diploma in Languages with a major in
Politics and International Studies, greatly increasing my
appeal as a future employee in the sector and opening up
huge opportunities for travel, study abroad and exchange.”
Jared Hoffman (Australia)
Bachelor of Arts, majors in Spanish and Latin American
Studies and Politics and International Studies,
Diploma in Language (Japanese Studies)
19YOUR STUDENT Lund University,
EXPERIENCE
Sweden
Imperial Ludwig Maximilian
College University of Munich
University of Pennsylvania London University of
Hong Kong
Gadjah Mada
University,
Indonesia
University of Chile, Santiago
Embarking on university life is a BON VOYAGE! BE THE CHANGE YOU
huge step – exciting, stimulating, ADVENTURES ACROSS WANT TO SEE
sometimes daunting. When you THE GLOBE Our students are often open-minded,
study a BA at Melbourne, we make with a thirst for discovery and wish to
With so much happening during your BA,
sure the transition is as smooth you may never want to leave campus. develop insight into the human condition
as possible. But we’ve got plenty of opportunities and make a difference in the world. They
to help you spread your wings through want to change, to contribute and to
As a first step, book your First Year at a student exchange, study abroad or lead, and we have plenty of opportunities
Melbourne appointment, where an overseas intensive subject, and we’ll for you to channel your passions and
adviser and up to three other students help you get there with our Melbourne develop your ambitions. We run events
from your course will discuss what you Global Language Scholarships, worth including Diversity Week, featuring a full
need to do to prepare for classes, ways up to $7500 and available to language calendar of events, forums, lectures and
to get involved in your new university students; Melbourne Mobility Assistance guest speakers. You can participate in
community, and any general questions Grants, worth up to $5000; and the for-credit activities such as The Big Idea,
you might have. Our Arts Welcome Melbourne Mobility Excellence Awards, a competition run in conjunction with
Festival is a great chance to check out worth up to $4000, among others. The Big Issue for students to develop a
all the opportunities available to you, Check out the full range of overseas study concept and business plan for a social
such as our Peer Assisted Study Sessions scholarships and financing options at: enterprise; Community Volunteering, in
(PASS) – because the way you learn and which you can gain an understanding of
the way you are taught at university is students.unimelb.edu.au/study- the community sector and development
very different to secondary school, and overseas/finances/scholarships through a substantial volunteer experience;
our PASS student leaders can help you Community Volunteering Global, which
maximise your engagement with and Read about some of our students’ involves a substantial volunteer experience
enjoyment of your subjects. Settle into adventures at: abroad; or the Uni-Capitol Washington
your new world with the help of a Internship Program or Victorian
melbourneglobal.wixsite.com/blog
later–year BA student mentor through our Parliamentary Internship Program.
Peer Mentoring Program.
OBJECT-BASED
NEW EXPERIENCES, LEARNING
NEW FRIENDS Object-Based Learning (OBL) is a
powerful learning tool that enables
Lifelong friendships (and sometimes
you to engage directly with cultural
partnerships!) will be cemented during
artefacts, rare collections and primary
your time in the BA. Whether it’s in the
source material. As a BA student, you
classroom, or via a student club, sports
will be housed in the Arts West building,
team or publication, you are bound to
which has been designed to function as a
find your people. The Melbourne Arts
modern-day Wunderkammer – a
Students Society (M-ASS) is open to
17th-century Cabinet of Curiosities.
all University students, in particular
Through two OBL laboratories and more
those studying the Bachelor of Arts.
than 70 display cases, you will be able
It runs regular events, both social and
to work with the University’s significant
educational, including the Orientation
cultural collections up close and in the
Camp, M-ASS Bachelor of Arts Expo,
classroom.
fortnightly BBQs and parties.
M-ASS online: m-ass.org
Instagram: @m.ass
20The Melbourne Arts Students Society
(M-ASS) is open to all Melbourne
University students and is officially
yours for the taking. Membership
is only $4, and this will score you
access to regular free BBQs on
South Lawn, discounted tickets to
camps, balls and other events, and
great deals from our sponsors!
21ENHANCE WANT TO GET A TASTE OF LIFE ON CAMPUS?
The Faculty of Arts runs a VCE Winter School in the July school
YOUR STUDY holidays. Open to students in Year 10, 11 and 12, and taught in
our Arts West building by scholars and teachers who are experts
in their fields, these classes give you a head start to prepare for
assessment in subjects including History: Revolutions, Australian
History, Literature, Italian, French and Indonesian. To register and
for more information visit:
arts.unimelb.edu.au/vce-programs
Our internships, workplace and The Big Idea internship OVERSEAS INTENSIVE
overseas subjects can help you The Big Idea is a competition among SUBJECTS
gain practical skills, build valuable students from universities across
Australia. It is an initiative of The Big These subjects give you an amazing
career networks and experience opportunity to study in another country,
Issue, an independent, not-for-profit
new cultures. organisation based in Melbourne. In the helping you gain an international
competition, students develop a concept perspective and a competitive edge.
and business plan for a social enterprise If you’re studying a language, immersing
INTERNSHIPS that could become the next Big Idea. yourself in the culture can dramatically
improve your language skills. Places are
Arts Internship subject
Discipline-specific internship subjects limited and selection is competitive.
This unique subject allows you to gain
real-world experience at an organisation Specific internships are available if you
Art history travel subjects
of your choice. Through your 80-hour are studying Criminology, Sociology,
or Politics and International Studies •• Art Fieldwork
work placement and written assessment,
you’ll have the chance to apply your majors. Places are limited and are usually •• Contemporary Culture (available as
university learning to practical situations awarded to high achievers. part of fourth-year honours)
and make valuable connections with
Criminology and Sociology internships Art travel subject
employers. You will also learn more
about the types of roles available after •• Arts in Florence
•• Criminology and Sociology internship
graduation, which will help you make
•• Socio-Legal Studies workplace visits China travel subject
future career decisions.
•• Law, Justice and Social Change •• Intensive Chinese Program: China
Community Volunteering for Change
Politics and International Studies France travel subjects
This subject gives you the opportunity
to broaden your academic experience internships •• Paris: Ville Lumière
by getting involved in community •• In the Heart of the Loire Valley
•• Parliamentary internship
volunteering projects and work
•• Public Affairs internship •• New Caledonia in the 21st Century
placements. You will spend the
equivalent of one day per week during the •• Uni-Capitol Washington internship History travel subjects
semester as an intern in a not-for-profit
•• Venice and Cultures of
organisation (80 hours minimum). You
Consumption
will be able to apply knowledge and skills FIELDWORK SUBJECT
acquired during your course to address •• Town and Country in China
Our fieldwork subject, On Country and the West
issues of significance to the community.
Learning: Indigenous Studies,
Community Volunteering for Change enables you to go into a real research Italy travel subjects
(Global) environment in the field, and gain •• Contemporary Italy Study
valuable skills and training. You can take Abroad
Our unique Community Volunteering for
this subject if you’re studying Politics
Change (Global) subject allows you to •• Languages of Venice
and International Studies or Australian
complete a placement with a not-for-profit
Indigenous Studies.
organisation overseas. Most placements Spanish travel subject
will involve a community development •• Realities and Fiction in
project. You will spend 80–100 hours Argentina
engaging in the key activities of your host
organisation and completing a written ba.unimelb.edu.au/enrich
assessment.
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