2010 International Undergraduate Prospectus nts. u.au

2010 International Undergraduate Prospectus
2010
International
Undergraduate
Prospectus
www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au

Welcome from the
Vice-Chancellor
The University of Melbourne is a leading
international university with a tradition
of excellence underpinned by our core
values of quality education, research and
knowledge transfer. Our graduates are
prominent in political, cultural, academic
and business arenas throughout the world.
High-profile employers from Australia and
overseas actively recruit our graduates who
stand out for their problem-solving skills,
capacity for independent critical thought,
and leadership potential. A number of
significant business and political figures
from the Asia Pacific region have launched
their careers from Melbourne. Others hold
prominent positions in Australia’s political,
business and cultural sectors and include
two former Australian Prime Ministers and
two Nobel Laureates.
Melbourne prides itself on its capacity to
respond to the evolving challenges and
opportunities presented by a sometimes
unpredictable global environment. This is
demonstrated by the development of the
Melbourne Model, a curriculum reform
introduced in 2008, now well established and
providing all our students with the benefits of
a distinctive ‘Melbourne Experience’.
Our undergraduate degrees offer academic
breadth and disciplinary depth, providing
a solid foundation for life-long learning.
Designed to equip students with skills
immediately applicable to the workforce,
they also provide preparation for research
and further study in our wide range of
graduate programs for more specialised
careers.
Crucially for international students, a
comprehensive range of student support
services is in place to provide continuing
support in the areas of housing and
accommodation, student financial aid,
career and health services, counselling and
language and learning skills.
Melbourne offers advanced educational
technologies, a dedicated and outstanding
teaching staff and a vibrant campus
close to the city centre. New learning
spaces, first-class study options including
internships, mentorship programs and
research projects mean you can be assured
of a broad and enriching study experience.
Diversity is valued at Melbourne,
multiculturalism is celebrated, and the
integrity of the individual is respected. You
will join students from over 100 countries,
the best and brightest from many different
backgrounds.
Beginning your tertiary education is an
exciting and challenging time. I invite you
to consider the University of Melbourne as
your first choice for undergraduate study,
confident it will provide a wonderful platform
to launch the next stage of your life.
Glyn Davis
Vice-Chancellor
Association of Pacific
Rim Universities (APRU)
The University of Melbourne was admitted as the 37th
member of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities
(APRU) in June 2006. The main objective of APRU
is to promote scientific, educational and cultural
collaboration among Pacific Rim economies.
Students can access international conference and
summer program opportunities at other partner
institutions.
www.apru.org
Universitas 21 (U21)
The University of Melbourne is one of only three
Australian university members of Universitas
21 (U21), an international network of researchintensive
universities. U21’s purpose is to facilitate
collaboration and co-operation between the
member universities and to create entrepreneurial
opportunities. Established in 1997, U21 has 21
member institutions in 13 countries. Collectively,
members enrol around 650 000 students, employ
over 130 000 staff and have over two million alumni.
Via U21, students can particpate in exchange,
research, conference and other study opportunities.
www.universitas21.com
Group of Eight (Go8)
The University of Melbourne is a member of the
Group of Eight (Go8) – a coalition of Australia’s
leading universities, which leads Australian research
efforts.
www.go8.edu.au

Contents
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Course List by Interest Area 2
International Rankings 3
Why Choose the University of Melbourne? 4
The City of Melbourne 6
Courses Information 8
Career Outcomes 10
The Melbourne Graduate 11
Undergraduate Courses 12
Graduate Study at Melbourne 78
Concurrent Diplomas 99
Fees and Study Costs 104
Scholarships 104
Pathways to University 106
Your Student Experience 108
Welcome to Melbourne 108
Living in Melbourne 110
University Services and Support 113
Student Services and Facilities Directory 114
How to Apply 116
Admission and Selection 118
Your Application 128
Accepting Your Offer and Enrolment 137
Glossary 138
Study Area Index 140
Academic Calendar and Key Dates 145
www.
futurestudents.
unimelb.edu.au

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Course List by Interest Area
Interest Area Course Name Page Number Semester of Entry Duration of Course
Arts and humanities Bachelor of Arts 13 1 or 2 3 years
Bachelor of Arts (Media and Communications) 18 1 or 2 3 years
U21 Diploma in Global Issues 100 Studied with Degree 1 year
Diploma in Languages 99 Studied with degree 1 year
Master of Cultural Materials Conservation 82 1 1 or 2 years
Business and economics Bachelor of Commerce 20 1 or 2 3 years
Design, technology, engineering
and environments
Master of Management (Accounting) 87 1 or 2 2 years
Master of Professional Accounting 92 1 or 2 1.5 years
Associate Degree in Environmental Horticulture 32 1 2 years
Bachelor of Engineering 25 1 4 years
Bachelor of Environments 28 1 or 2 3 years
Diploma in Informatics 99 Studied with degree 1 year
Master of Architecture 81 1 or 2 2 years
Master of Construction Management 82 1 or 2 2 years
Master of Engineering (from 2010) 83 N/A N/A
Master of Forest Ecosystem Science 85 1 or 2 2 years
Master of Information Systems 86 1 or 2 1.5 or 2 years
Master of Landscape Architecture 87 1 or 2 2 or 3 years
Master of Property 92 1 or 2 2 years
Master of Urban Horticulture 96 1 2 years
Master of Urban Planning 96 1 or 2 2 years
Education Master of Teaching 95 1 2 years
Law The Melbourne JD (Juris Doctor) 89 1 2.2 to 3 years Q
Health sciences Bachelor of Biomedicine 35 1 3 years
Bachelor of Oral Health 39 1 3 years
Studies in Psychology 42 N/A N/A
Master of Clinical Audiology 81 1 2 years
Master of Genetic Counselling 85 1 2 years
Master of Nursing Science 90 1 2 years
Master of Psychology 92 1 2 years
Master of Public Health 93 1 or 2 1.5 or 2 years
Master of Social Work 94 1 or 2 2 or 2.5 years
Doctor of Dental Surgery (from 2011) 83 1 4 years
Doctor of Medicine (from 2011) 88 1 4 years
Doctor of Optometry W (from 2011) 91 1 4 years
Doctor of Physiotherapy (from 2011) 91 1 4 years
Science Bachelor of Agriculture 45 1 3 years
Bachelor of Science 48 1 or 2 3 years
Bachelor of Veterinary Science 52 1 5 years
Diploma in Mathematical Sciences 100 Studied with degree 1 year
Master of Food Science 84 1 2 years
Master of Forest Ecosystem Science 85 1 or 2 2 years
Master of Science 93 1 2 years
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (from 2011) 97 1 3 years
Music, visual and performing arts Bachelor of Dance 55 1 3 years
Q Course acceleration options subject to Law School approval.
W Pending Academic Board approval.
Bachelor of Dramatic Art 58 1 3 years
Bachelor of Film and Television 61 1 3 years
Bachelor of Fine Art 64 1 3 years
Bachelor of Music 67 1 or 2 3 years
Bachelor of Music Performance 71 1 3 years
Bachelor of Production 75 1 3 years
Diploma in Music (Practical) 100 Studied with degree 1 year
Master of Music Therapy 89 1 2 years

International Rankings
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We are held in high esteem by our peers
Be educated at an institution consistently ranked among the best
The University of Melbourne is known throughout the Asia-Pacific and worldwide as a
leading international university. Our reputation is underpinned by our commitment to
excellence in teaching and learning and our status as Australia’s highest ranked research
University Q. The University is highly ranked overall, with our international peers W and
employers placing us in the top 10 worldwide.
Times Higher Education, World
University Rankings, 2008
>>No. 38 in the world
>>No. 7 in the Asia Pacific region
>>Only Australian university to rank in the
top 30 in the world in all five of the THE
discipline rankings
>>Leading Australian university in life
sciences and biomedicine
>>No. 9 in the world and leading Australian
university as ranked by employers
>>No. 21 in the world by international
peer review.
Academic Ranking of World
Universities, Shanghai Jiao
Tong University, 2008
>>No. 6 in the Asia Pacific region
>>No. 73 worldwide.
http://ed.sjtu.edu.cn/ranking.htm
The Higher Education Evaluation
and Accreditation Council of
Taiwan (HEEACT), 2008
>>No. 1 in Australia for Clinical,
Life and Social Sciences
>>No. 1 in Australia for scientific papers
published.
http://ranking.heeact.edu.tw/en-us/2008/
Page/Methodology
www.timeshighereducation.co.uk
The overall international student
progress rate, at 94.4%, was the
highest in the Group of Eight
universities by some margin
(Source: Comparative Academic Performance between Australian and International Students at Go8 Universities by Alan Olsen, 2007).
Q According to key indicators used by the Australian
Government to allocate competitive research funding.
W The peer review score summarises how other universities
rank the University of Melbourne in the Times Higher
Education, World University Rankings, 2008.

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Why Choose
the University of
Melbourne?
Benefit from international
leadership
Join our tradition
The University of Melbourne has a history
of more than 150 years of leadership in
research, innovation, teaching and learning.
Our main campus in Parkville is recognised
as the hub of Australia’s premier knowledge
precinct, and includes eight hospitals, many
leading research institutes and a wide range
of knowledge-based industries.
As a University of Melbourne student, you
will become part of a dynamic collegial
environment with a distinctive research edge.
Our researchers are at the forefront of
international scholarship in fields as diverse
as human rights law, telecommunications
and medical research.
Among our many scholars of international
standing are two winners of the Nobel Prize:
Professor Peter Doherty for Physiology
and Medicine, and visiting eminent scholar
Professor Sir James Mirrlees for his
achievements in Economic Science.
Our collaboration with other leading
universities around the world through
membership of Universitas 21 and the
Association of Pacific Rim Universities,
combined with our partnerships in
academic research and student exchange,
ensure that your experience at Melbourne
will be a global one.
See the latest list of exchange partners:
www.mobility.unimelb.edu.au/goabroad/
partners.html
Talented people from all over the world
come to study, work and visit at the
University of Melbourne. We invite you to
join our tradition and discover why staff and
students of the highest calibre are attracted
to our university.
www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/about/
choosemelb/leadership
Excel through award-winning
approaches to teaching and
learning
Study in an environment of
intellectual excitement
Our ongoing pursuit of new teaching
methodologies keeps us at the forefront of
higher education. The University receives
a generous yearly endowment from the
Commonwealth Government in recognition
of its outstanding performance in learning
and teaching. Our comprehensive range
of academic programs can accommodate
your talents and goals. We encourage you
to explore broad intellectual, social, political
and historical contexts both in and outside
the classroom.
We aim to provide you with an outstanding
Melbourne Experience throughout your
studies. As part of this experience, we have
integrated opportunities into the curriculum
to undertake a range of leadership,
mentoring, exchange, internship and
community engagement activities designed
for your personal development and wider
engagement with the world.
www.services.unimelb.edu.au/live
Our New Generation undergraduate
degrees are designed to provide both
depth and breadth of learning, with
opportunities to diversify your study in a
range of ‘breadth subjects’ that fall outside
your major discipline. A New Generation
degree provides an expanded range of
pathways from your undergraduate studies
into employment, professional programs or
research.
You will study in an atmosphere of
intellectual rigour and benefit from
the wealth of cultural, institutional and
recreational opportunities available to you.
www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/about/
choosemelb/creative
Experience a stimulating
environment
Our campus is a hive of activity
Our learning community and curriculum
is internationally and culturally diverse. In
2008, the University’s student community
of 45 000 included more than 10 000
international students from at least 100
different countries. Melbourne students
are active in clubs, sport and community
service. Diversity is valued, multiculturalism
is celebrated, and the integrity of the
individual is respected.
The University is located just a few minutes
from the centre of the City of Melbourne
>>an exciting and vibrant global centre of
cultural, social, sporting and business life
>>and a short walk from Carlton’s stylish
Lygon Street. The University is also close
to the bohemian Brunswick Street and the
diverse and eccentric Sydney Road.
Melbourne is credited as one of the world’s
most liveable cities Q, a World Health
Organization safe community W, and is a
safe place to live and study.
We invite you to become part of this thriving
community.
www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/about/
choosemelb/environment
www.thatsmelbourne.com.au
Q Economist Intelligence Unit, London, 2002–2007.
W World Health Organization, 2006.

Working for one of the
largest Value Added
Tax (VAT) reclaim
companies in the
world, Huey networks
with clients from a vast
range of industries in
the ASEAN region.
As regional business development
executive for VATit Malaysia, Huey meets
with clients to discuss how the company
can help them reclaim taxes paid on
international travel and services.
She believes studying psychology and
genetics at the University of Melbourne
gave her the problem-solving and people
skills to be able to step up to the challenge.
“It’s incredibly challenging as I deal with
different clients across industries all the
time and that presents me with learning and
networking opportunities,” she said.
“Not a day is the same on the job for me.”
Huey Yee Yoong
(Bachelor of Science 2004)
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Benefit from award-winning
support
Achieve your potential and
positively shape your future
Our comprehensive range of student
support services helps in your adjustment
to university life and provides you with
continuing support that will enhance your
learning.
We offer assistance with:
>>housing and accommodation
>>student financial aid
>>career services
>>health services
>>counselling
>>language and learning skills.
For undergraduates, our curriculum pays
special attention to your first and final years,
facilitating your transition into and out of the
University, or on to further study.
Graduate students will find a friendly and
supportive campus culture brimming with
ideas and possibilities. At our dedicated
Graduate Centre, incorporating the
Melbourne School of Graduate Research
and the Graduate Students’ Association,
you will find specialist programs and
support to enhance your experience at the
University.
Visit our student services and transition
websites: www.services.unimelb.edu.au
www.services.unimelb.edu.au/transition
Visit the Melbourne School of Graduate
Research website:
www.gradstudies.unimelb.edu.au
Visit our transition services website for
graduate students:
www.services.unimelb.edu.au/transition/
orient/grhd
Achieve outstanding career
outcomes
Be valued by employers both in
Australia and internationally
Melbourne graduates are prominent in
political, cultural, academic and business
arenas throughout the world. High-profile
employers from Australia and overseas
actively recruit our graduates who stand out
for their problem-solving skills, capacity for
independent critical thought, and leadership
potential.
The University of Melbourne is rated in the
top 10 for employability of its graduates E,
making our graduates the most employable
in Australia. International employers often
rank our graduates as significantly stronger
applicants compared with local and other
applicants.
Demand for our students is reflected in
the large number of jobs placed through
Careers Online (the University's job vacancy
site for graduates and students). Over 60 000
positions and internship opportunities
were available on this site in 2008, of which
around 10 500 were available through
international employers. International
organisations recruiting on campus include
Accenture, Microsoft, Macquarie Bank and
PriceWaterhouseCoopers.
Employers know that our graduates will be
academically excellent, knowledgeable
across disciplines, fluent between cultures,
and active global citizens with the potential
to be leaders in their profession and
community.
www.services.unimelb.edu.au/careers
E Times Higher Education, World University Ranking, 2008
Continue to reap benefits as
an alumnus
Benefit from worldwide alumni
membership
No matter where you are in the world, after
graduation you will automatically become
a member of Melbourne’s vibrant alumni
community. Our alumni continue to reap the
benefits of their time at Melbourne through
a host of exclusive offers, services and
events. As a Melbourne alumnus you will
be able to access the library’s online library
journals, discounts and special offers and
membership to a worldwide network of
colleagues. Our alumni can also choose to
receive invitations to special international
and Australian events and are regularly kept
up-to-date with the latest developments in
their professional field and at the University.
Visit www.unimelb.edu.au/alumni to find
out more about the services, benefits and
information available to Melbourne alumni.
www.unimelb.edu.au/alumni

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The City of
Melbourne
The University is located in the inner-city
suburb of Carlton and is only a short walk
or tram ride from Melbourne’s city centre.
Australia’s second-largest and most
cosmopolitan city, Melbourne is home to
people from over 100 nations. Accredited
as one of the world’s most liveable cities Q,
Melbourne was also re-designated a
Safe Community by the World Health
Organization in 2006, and remains the only
Australian capital city to achieve this status.
You can feel confident and relaxed whether
you are walking the streets, travelling on
public transport, shopping or eating with
friends. The city is serviced by a convenient
public transport system which links all its
major sites in a network of trams, trains and
buses.
Proudly pre-eminent in business, international
trade, arts, entertainment, sport and major
international events, Melbourne’s city
centre is home to around 71 000 people
and welcomes more than 710 000 workers,
visitors and tourists every day. The greater
Melbourne population is 3.6 million.
Students
With more than 30 tertiary institutions within
the city, there is a large student population
that lives, studies, works and plays in
inner Melbourne. The city has the largest
percentage of international students in the
country, greatly enhancing the diversity
of the student population. Of the 70 000
students studying in the city, 25 per cent
also live here. The most popular suburbs for
students are Carlton, the Central Business
District (CBD), Parkville and neighbouring
suburbs. Students are attracted to these
locations because of the proximity to
educational institutions, the range of
restaurants and cafes and the many social,
sporting and cultural activities on offer.
Students are often young adults, aged
20-35 years of age, who thrive on engaging
in the experiences and opportunities
available in Melbourne.
Sport, arts and entertainment
Melbourne is home to Australia’s largest
entertainment precinct, located near the
Yarra River. It includes the National Gallery
of Victoria, the acclaimed Victorian Arts
Centre, the Melbourne Theatre Company,
the Australian Ballet, the Victorian College
of the Arts, the Australian Opera, Playbox
Theatre, the Australian Broadcasting
Corporation, Melbourne Symphony
Orchestra and Federation Square.
Melbourne is also well known for the range
and quality of food and cuisine available in
its restaurants, cafes and markets. Many
beautiful parks and gardens add another
dimension to the attractions of the city.
The city hosts many major sporting,
recreational and cultural events throughout
the year, such as the Australian Tennis
Open, the Melbourne International Comedy
Festival, Melbourne International Arts
Festival, the Formula One Grand Prix and
the Melbourne Cup.
Melbourne is a great place to live and study.
See: www.visitmelbourne.com.au
Q Economist Intelligence Unit, London, 2002–2007.

“I find Melbourne
full of fascinating
contradictions – the
energy of the city
compared with
the vast space in
the suburbs and
beyond; different
architectural styles;
and the blend of
people. Melbourne
has so many
different layers to
explore.”
Shpend Mula,
Bachelor of Film and
Television, Republic of Serbia
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Courses Information
Undergraduate Study
New Generation Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts, Biomedicine,
Commerce, Environments,
Music, Science
Under the Melbourne Model,
students studying a new
generation undergraduate degree
complete a major in a particular
discipline together with breadth
subjects from outside their core
program. Breadth subjects
along with the opportunity for
internships, study abroad and
participation in industry projects
offer students the chance to
explore a range of interests
before committing to a particular
career path.
The depth component (the completion of
a major in at least one discipline) comprises
a sequence of one or two subjects in first
year, usually three subjects in second
year and four subjects in third year – the
equivalent of approximately one-third of
your new generation degree.
The breadth component enables students
to choose 25 per cent of their subjects from
other disciplines in order to develop an
understanding and appreciation of fields
of study and disciplines that contrast with,
yet complement, their core disciplinary
studies and majors. The breadth subject
‘Global Health Security and Sustainability’
for example, features eminent speakers
from a range of academic disciplines to
provide students with diverse approaches to
examining, understanding and addressing
old and new threats to health, human
security and sustainability.
The knowledge transfer component
provides opportunities for students
to connect with the community and
employers in many different ways: through
field trips and project-based learning,
through lectures with industry experts,
through internships and placements, in
mentoring schemes linking students with
professionals, in exchange and study
abroad programs, and through increased
opportunities to get involved in community,
environmental and humanitarian projects.
Towards the end of your new generation
degree, you will undertake a capstone
activity designed to draw together the
various strands of your undergraduate
education and prepare you for life as a
graduate. This may involve work experience,
a research project, input from an industry
practitioner or a coursework subject
outlining business best practice.
The University Handbook provides detailed
outlines of major study sequences, breadth
and capstone subjects: http://handbook.
unimelb.edu.au
Continuing degrees
In addition to the new generation degrees
on offer, the University will be selecting
students for 2010 entry into the following
undergraduate degrees: Agriculture, Dance,
Dramatic Art, Engineering (final intake in
semester one), Film and Television, Fine
Art, Media and Communications, Music
Performance, Oral Health, Production, and
Veterinary Science.

Planning your studies under the Melbourne Model
Undergraduate degrees at The University of Melbourne form a broad foundation for learning and
equip you with skills that can take you immediately into some careers, or prepare you for further
study in our wide range of graduate programs.
At the University of Melbourne, students considering undergraduate studies can choose from a
diverse range of courses including six New Generation degrees. These six new degrees emphasise
depth (where students will take a major in at least one discipline) as well as breadth (where students
are required to take 25% of their subjects from other disciplines to gain a breadth of understanding).
Undergraduate Study Options (Bachelors’ Degrees)
A New Generation degree OR A continuing degree
>>Trinity College
Foundation Studies
Honours
An extension of one year to a
three-year bachelors degree or
an award given to high-performing
students on completion of a four-year
bachelors degree.
>>Film and Television
>>Media and Communications
>>Music Performance
>>Oral Health
>>Production
>>Veterinary Science (direct entry only).
>>Agriculture
>>Dance
>>Dental Science
>>Dramatic Art
>>Fine Art
>>Engineering
>>Arts
>>Biomedicine
>>Commerce
>>Environments
>>Music
>>Science.
>>Australian Year
12 qualification or
overseas equivalent
>>Some pathways
from postsecondary
study
Graduate Studies – The University of Melbourne offers over 340 different graduate programs.
Masters by Research
Duration 1–2 years
Original research focused on your particular
interest under academic supervsion.
Graduate certificates and diplomas,
and Masters by coursework
Professional entry degrees Q
Courses provide graduates with an initial professional
qualification in a particular field. Courses include:
Recognised
undergraduate
degree from Australia
or overseas (work
experience may be
required).
See individual faculty or graduate school
websites for more information on graduate
study opportunties, or visit:
http://coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au
FROM 2011
The following programs will only be
offered at graduate level from 2011:
Dentistry, Engineering, Medicine,
Optometry and Physiotherapy
(typically 3–4 years duration).
FROM 2012
Doctoral-level qualifications
including the Doctor of
Philosophy (PhD)
Duration: 3–4 years
Original and in-depth research
focused on your particular interest
under academic supervsion.
Veterinary Science.
Q Entry
based on performance in
undergraduate degree. Additional selection
criteria may also apply (for example:
aptitude test, interview, folio). For more
information visit www.futurestudents.
unimelb.edu.au/grad/programs/
professional-entry.html
>>Architecture
>>Construction Management
>>Engineering
>>Forest Ecosystem Science
>>Landscape Architecture
>>Law (Melbourne Juris Doctor)
>>Management (Accounting)
>>Music Therapy
>>Nursing Science
>>Public Health
>>Science
>>Social Work
>>Teaching.
Employment
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Career Outcomes
Careers & Employment
Your career is a life-long journey and one
you might spend entirely in the workforce
after your undergraduate studies.
Alternatively you may work for a period
of time and then return to university to
undertake graduate study as your career
path shifts and turns in expected or
unexpected directions.
If you decide to enter the workforce on
completion of your undergraduate degree,
the University’s Careers & Employment
unit will be on hand to help you prepare
applications and access potential employers
to maximise your employment prospects.
Our Careers & Employment Service
provides opportunities to meet with
high-profile domestic and international
companies that are always interested in
recruiting our graduates.
Some of the organisations who regularly
recruit our graduates include: Accenture,
Agilent Technologies, ANZ, ATO, Bain
International, BHP Billiton, BlueScope Steel,
Booz Allen Hamilton, Citigroup Global
Markets, Clifford Chance, Credit Suisse,
Deloitte, Deutsche Bank, Ernst & Young,
Exxon Mobil, Goldman Sachs JBWere,
Herbert Smith, HSBC, IBM, Intel, JP Morgan,
KPMG, LEK Consulting, Motorola, National
Australia Bank, National Healthcare Group,
PricewaterhouseCoopers, Procter & Gamble,
Shell, Siemens, SingHealth, Standard
Chartered Bank, The Boston Consulting
Group, UBS and Unilever.
See page 114 for more information on
Careers & Employment services offered
by the University, and investigate career
pathways in your course interest areas at:
www.services.unimelb.edu.au/careers

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The Melbourne Graduate is:
>>Academically excellent
>>Knowledgeable across disciplines
>>An active global citizen
>>A leader in the community
>>Attuned to cultural diversity.
At Melbourne we are committed to training
our students to become strong leaders
in their chosen industries. We asked
our international graduates which skills
they valued most from their University of
Melbourne qualification.
A strong majority felt
Melbourne had given them:
>>The ability to engage in self-directed
learning
>>Intellectual integrity
>>Advanced analytic and problem-solving
skills.
Our international graduates tell us that
their University of Melbourne qualification
gave them the confidence to aim high and
approach their ideal employers in their
chosen fields. A majority of them (70%)
feel that their career achievements after
graduation have matched or exceeded their
expectations.
Many of our international students move
into an employment position more closely
aligned with their career goals as a result of
gaining a Melbourne qualification.
>>Most of our international students secure
their desired position within a few months
of completing their course. In fact, some
of our students find a graduate position
while they are still completing their course
>>Close to half of our international graduates
directly supervise staff, with most of these
graduates supervising up to 10 other
employees
>>One in five Melbourne international
graduates supervise between 10 and 50+
employees
>>The number of international students
entering work at management level or
senior executive level is increasing (5%
increase in 2007).
Most of our international
graduates work in:
>>Business services, including trade,
scientific research, technical services,
computer services, legal and accounting
services, consultancy, marketing and
business management
>>Health and community services, including
hospitals, medical and dental services
>>Education
>>Finance and insurance
>>Communication, IT and
telecommunications
>>Private companies or government
bodies, with the majority working in large,
established, global organisations.
Source: ‘The University of Melbourne International
Graduates Career Outcomes Research’, tns social
research, December 2007.
In 2007, the University of Melbourne commissioned tns Social Research to investigate
the career outcomes of its international graduates from nine countries. A total of 579
graduates participated (33% were 1–2 years beyond graduation; 37% were 3–5 years
out; and 24% were 6–10 years out). The University continues to seek information about
the career destinations of our international graduates, in Australia and other countries
around the world.

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Undergraduate Courses
13 Arts and humanities
20 Business and economics
25 Design, technology, engineering and environments
35 Health sciences
45 Science
55 Music, visual and performing arts
www.
futurestudents.
unimelb.edu.au

Arts and humanities
Bachelor of Arts
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Emily is completing a Bachelor
of Arts and her favourite
subjects are English Literature
and Philosophy. She aims to be
a novelist one day.
“The highlight of my experience at
Melbourne so far has been living at
University College and establishing close
friendships with the people who live there.
College provides a wonderful opportunity
for international students to meet people
from all over Australia and other countries
and offers an approachable support
network.”
Emily is unsure about what she wants to
pursue when she finishes her degree, but
is certain about travel. She finds planning
for travel inspiring and is looking forward
to visiting South America some time in the
future.
Emily French
First Year, Bachelor of Arts
New Generation International
Undergraduate Scholarship
United Kingdom
Living at University College, Emily finds
Melbourne living affordable and culturally
diverse. She volunteers for a project called
“Grounded” which aims at social inclusion
for refugees in Australia, which she finds to
be hard work, but very rewarding.

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Did you know?
The Faculty of Arts is ranked
No. 16 in the world for Arts and
Humanities and No. 19 for Social
Sciences. Q
Q Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2008
Our course is designed to
provide students with excellent
interpersonal and communication
skills and to enable students to
be active global citizens.
All Arts subjects will provide
you with transferable skills that
prepare you for further study or
the workplace.
Bachelor of Arts
Duration
Three years
An extension of one year, fourth (Honours)
year, is available to high-performing
students on completion of their Bachelors’s
degree to gain an Honours degree.
Fees
See page 104
Campus
Parkville Campus
Entry requirements
See pages 119–127
About the Bachelor of Arts
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) offers
unique flexibility with the opportunity to
focus on one or two majors or minors
(specialisations) chosen from a broad range
of Arts study options in the humanities,
social sciences and languages.
Key features of Melbourne Arts:
>>Create an individual study program by
choosing subjects in complementary
breadth studies, and by undertaking a
quarter of your degree in areas such as
biomedicine, commerce, environments,
music and science
>>Undertake specialised fieldwork, research
options and integrated internship
programs which provide opportunities
for professional work experience and
community engagement
>>Broaden your horizons and undertake
international study exchange at any one
of 120 universities worldwide, receiving
credit towards your Melbourne Arts
degree
>>Study a new language with most areas
available from beginners to advanced
level
>>Benefit from studying with high-achieving
local and international students with
Melbourne Arts having the highest entry
requirements for Arts disciplines in
Australia
>>Learn from internationally recognised
scholars and industry professionals.
Academics in Arts are nationally and
internationally renowned researchers
and leading practitioners in their fields of
expertise. They are committed teachers
who encourage intellectual excellence
and critical enquiry
>>Create pathways into further postgraduate
study in professional Arts Masters
courses, Melbourne Model Graduate
Professional Degrees, and with the
completion of an Honours year, entry into
research higher degrees in Arts
>>Enjoy a rewarding professional career,
with Melbourne Arts graduates enjoying
employment rates well above the national
Arts average
>>The Faculty of Arts consistently ranks
among the leading universities in the
world. The Times Higher Education
Supplement (THE) ranking provides
a robust and well-rounded measure
of the faculty’s international standing.
Our ranking of 16 in the world for Arts
and Humanities, and 19 in the world
for Social Sciences Q is an external
acknowledgement of the quality of the
faculty’s research, research training, and
teaching.
Q Times Higher Education World University Ranking, UK, 2008.
Careers
Today’s employers seek graduates who
respond quickly and creatively to workplace
challenges. High-profile employers actively
recruit our graduates, who stand out for
their problem-solving and communications
skills; capacity for independent critical
thought; creative thinking and leadership
potential. These skills allow students to
continually adapt to a rapidly changing
global workplace.
In Australia and around the world, surveyed
employers highlighted the most desirable
Arts graduates attributes were:
>>enhanced creativity and innovation
>>effective analysis
>>advanced problem-solving
>>independent research
>>refined interpersonal, written and verbal
communication
>>strong teamwork.
Graduates of Melbourne Arts include
leaders in local and international business;
Australian political leaders such as Deputy
Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Senator Kim
Carr, Nicola Roxon and Lindsay Tanner;
ambassadors and diplomats; University
Chancellors and Vice-Chancellors;
influential journalists including Jana Wendt,
Michelle Grattan and Terry Laidler;
television personalities Myf Warhurst,
Magda Szubanski and Samantha Lane;
and Australian cultural identities such as
Germaine Greer and Manning Clark.
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Depth
Developing a specialisation
The New Generation Bachelor of Arts
degree is designed to give you disciplinespecific
knowledge and develop new ways
of thinking by exposing you to a diverse
range of perspectives. To complement the
principles of the Melbourne Model, we have
developed a range of eight new first-year
interdisciplinary foundation subjects that
draw on a variety of different areas of study
within Arts.
Our new interdisciplinary foundation
subjects will enable you to explore core
ideas across our vast range of disciplines
in your first year, assisting you in making
an informed decision regarding your
specialisation or study major at secondand
third-year level. Through studying Arts
interdisciplinary foundation subjects you will
be part of a common first-year Arts learning
community and benefit from our interactive
online learning environment, forums and
discussion groups.
More information is available at:
www.ba.unimelb.edu.au/ugrad/
interdisciplinary-foundation/
Breadth
Developing knowledge across
disciplines
The breadth component of a Melbourne
BA means that students need to study a
quarter of their degree (six subjects, a total
of 75 points) outside the core program
and outside the Faculty of Arts. While
an Arts degree guarantees an in-depth
understanding of your chosen discipline,
the breadth component ensures a wider
breadth of understanding. Breadth subjects
will enable you to tap other bodies of
knowledge and methods of enquiry, and to
develop personal and professional skills.
Bachelor of Arts Graduate Pathways
Bachelor of Arts
Duration: 3 years full-time
Choose from 33 disciplines
in humanities and social
sciences, and languages
www.ba.unimelb.edu.au
Honours
Available in: A variety of disciplines including humanities and
social sciences, and languages
Duration: 1 year full-time
An Honours year enables you to extend your knowledge of your
major or area of specialisation through higher-level Honours
subjects and by undertaking an independent research thesis in a
single area of study under the guidance of an academic supervisor.
Graduate research programs Q
Duration: Masters by Research
1.5 years full-time
Duration: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
3 years full-time
www.arts.unimelb.edu.au/futurestudents/research
Graduate professional development programs Q
Duration: Generally 2 years full-time
Title: Master of (unless specified):
Including: Applied Linguistics, Art Curatorship, Arts Management, Cinema Management, Development
Studies, Global Media Communications, International Politics, Islamic Studies, Public Policy and
Management, Publishing and Communications
Graduate professional entry programs Q
Duration: Generally 2–3 years full-time
Title: Master of (unless specified):
Including: Cultural Materials Conservation, Genetic Counselling, Information Systems, Law -The Melbourne
JD (Juris Doctor), Management (Accounting), Psychology, Social Work, Teaching. See pages 80–97 for more
information.
Employment: Melbourne Arts graduates enjoy careers both locally and abroad in areas such as media and publishing, business, government, education,
community and creative arts industries. See: www.ba.unimelb.edu.au/pathwayscareers.html
Q Selection into these programs is based on performance in an undergraduate degree and additional selection criteria may also apply. Note this information indicates many, but not all
possible pathways to graduate study. Guaranteed pathways to graduate professional entry degrees exist for high-achieving school-leavers. See: www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/
aust/apg/apgpathway.html for details.

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Students can choose subjects from a wide
variety of disciplines including speciallydeveloped
University Breadth Subjects
that provide a multidisciplinary approach
to teaching and learning from across the
humanities, social sciences and sciences.
Arts students can choose from Universitywide
breadth subjects or breadth subjects
from other disciplines. Students from other
disciplines should consider choosing Arts
subjects as breadth subjects as this will
enhance future career options in the global
knowledge era. This is a future where
technologies keep changing; knowledge
is renewed and extended rapidly; and
innovative and professional work relies on
an international outlook, and the ability
to collaborate across wide and diverse
networks.
To succeed and make lasting contributions,
tomorrow’s leaders will be those who
can appreciate and orchestrate the
efforts of experts from many different
fields, stay current with new technologies
and be attuned to different cultures and
contexts. Employers have endorsed the
Melbourne Model approach, explaining
that while graduates still require a profound
understanding of their discipline, they must
appreciate the broader context in which
their skills will be employed and be ready
to apply their knowledge to an increasingly
wide range of situations.
The list of possible breadth Arts subjects
taken by students from other new generation
undergraduate degrees can be sourced via
the breadth database online at: https://app.
portal.unimelb.edu.au/CSCApplication/faces/
htdocs/user/breadth/BreadthSearch.jsp
Knowledge transfer
Connecting with other students,
industry, the community
Knowledge transfer is the two-way flow of
ideas between the University of Melbourne
and the broader community. It is the third
strand of the University’s Growing Esteem
strategy (alongside research and teaching
and learning), and is underpinned by three
principles:
1. Knowledge Transfer creates intellectual
capital in ways that mutually benefit the
University and its external partners.
2. Knowledge Transfer is linked to the
University’s teaching and research activities.
3. Knowledge Transfer is a response to
global, social, economic, environmental
and cultural issues.
The Faculty of Arts is committed to projects
based on engagement, exchange and
partnership with the non-academic sectors
in the community and direct links to
teaching, learning and research.
The Faculty of Arts consistently attracts
significant research income from local
and international sources, industry and
government. Research partnerships in the
humanities, languages and social sciences
span numerous disciplinary fields, with
projects as diverse as Darwinism and
visual cultures, network governance and
welfare policies, and resettling migrants
and refugees in rural Victoria. Holding
these varied projects together involves a
commitment to building research networks
in external organisations.
Research partnerships enable innovative
ways to archive and communicate
research, leading to real change in external
organisations as they work to find better
ways of serving clients and stakeholders.
Capstone activities
Drawing it all together
Students undertaking a new generation
degree will need to undertake a capstone
subject as part of their major in their final
year. A capstone subject incorporates
an activity or experience, including an
examination or research project, which
requires students to consider broader
themes relevant to their discipline.
The capstone experience consolidates the
content and skills acquisition components
of a student’s major area of study,
and encourages them to apply those
achievements both within the capstone
experience itself, and later when they
have graduated to further their study or
professional career.
Some examples of our capstone subjects
are:
Anthropology and Social Theory:
Engaging the World: Theory & Anthropology
Art History: Art History in Practice
English: Critical Debates
Cinema & Cultural Studies:
Contemporary Cultural Theory
Creative Writing: Encounters with Writing
Linguistics & Applied Linguistics:
Exploring Linguistic Diversity
Philosophy: What is Philosophy?
Politics & International Studies:
Political Analysis: Ideas and Strategies
Sociology: Contemporary Sociological
Theory
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Classics, a minor in Sociology and a breadth sequence in Land, Food and Environment
Year 1 Semester 1 Homer to Hollywood – IDF History English (level 1) Animals in Society
Semester 2 Indigenous Studies – IDF Sociology (level 1) Classics (level 1) Natural Environments
Year 2 Semester 1 Social Theory (level 2) Sociology (level 2) Classics (level 2) Forestry and Systems Ecology
Semester 2 Sociology (level 2) Classics (level 2) Classics (level 2) Environmental Management
Year 3 Semester 1 Social Theory (level 3) Sociology (level 3) Classics (level 3) Economics and Agribusiness
Semester 2 Sociology (level 3) Classics (level 3) Classics (level 3) Urban Horticulture
Major subject Minor subject Elective subjects Compulsory subjects Breadth subjects

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Scholarships
The Faculty of Arts offers a range of
generous prizes and awards across
individual programs and disciplines
for international students. For further
information visit:
www.arts.unimelb.edu.au/currentstudents/
scholarships
Professional and international
degree recognition
Cultural Material Conservation
The Australian Institute for the Conservation
of Cultural Materials recognises the
Master of Cultural Material Conservation
as providing a professional qualification
in the conservation of cultural material.
www.aiccm.org.au
The Australian Council of
Professional Historians Association –
www.historians.org.au/acpha/membership/
Australian Psychological Society –
www.psychology.org.au/membership/
applying/grades/#affiliate
Australasia Association of Philosophy –
www.aap.org.au/membership/
The Australian and New Zealand Society of
Criminology Inc – www.anzsoc.org
Australian Psychological Society Foreign
Affiliate – www.psychology.org.au/
membership/applying/grades/#affiliate
Many of these associations have rigourous
requirements for membership. Please check
the relevant websites for further information.
For more information contact:
Arts and Music Student Centre
Ground Floor, Old Arts Building
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010, Australia
t +61 3 8344 5235 / 6395
f +61 3 9347 0424
e via http://arts-unimelb.custhelp.com
w www.arts.unimelb.edu.au

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Bachelor of Arts
(Media and Communications)
Mayuca is completing a
Bachelor of Arts (Media and
Communications) and her
dream job is to become a
publicist for a movie star. Her
favourite subjects are History
and Journalism.
For Mayuca, the best and most surprising
thing about studying at Melbourne is the
freedom she has had to learn about herself:
her likes and dislikes, what she wants out
of life.
“The highlight of my experience at
Melbourne was being able to write my
thesis on whatever I like,” Mayuca said.
During the first few months at Melbourne,
Mayuca said she settled into the new culture
very easily, thanks to the good friends she
made in college. When she completes
her degree, Mayuca plans to spend some
time with her family in Sri Lanka and then
return to Melbourne to apply for permanent
residency and a full-time job.
Mayuca Pandithage
Final Year, Bachelor of Arts Media
and Communications (Honours)
Sri Lanka
“I chose to write on celebrity culture – I
never thought that anyone would take me
seriously, but they did.”

Did you know?
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Careers in communication and
the media continue to be a major
growth area in today's worldwide
employment sector.
The international reputation of our
course is upheld by renowned
academics who are leading
teachers and researchers.
You will enjoy access to a wide
range of professional subjects,
research projects and teaching by
industry experts, commentators
and practitioners.
Bachelor of Arts
(Media and Communications)
Duration
Three years
An extension of one year, fourth (Honours)
year, is available to high performing
students on completion of their Bachelors
degree to gain an Honours degree.
Fees
See page 104
Campus
Parkville Campus
Entry requirements
See pages 119–127
The Melbourne Bachelor of Arts (Media
and Communications) degree provides
access to the globally expanding media
and communications industries. You
will study interpretive, theoretical and
historical approaches to the media and its
communications technologies, and have
the opportunity to study complementary
subjects in the humanities and social
sciences.
Our program provides the critical and
analytical skills needed to understand the
changing role and significance of media
and communications industries. Subjects
offered range from the uses of media in
local settings to the re-organisation of
contemporary communications on a global
scale.
This program is interdisciplinary in nature
and offers a distinctive blend of academic
study and media practice, delivered by
internationally recognised scholars and
experienced industry professionals.
The final intake of first-year students
into the Bachelor of Arts (Media and
Communications) will be Semester 1
and 2 in 2010. The Faculty of Arts is
committed to teaching every student
through to the completion of their degree.
It will not be possible to defer a first year
offer for Bachelor of Arts (Media and
Communications) in 2010. The Faculty is
currently developing a new model to offer
studies in Media and Communications to
University of Melbourne students beyond
2010. Further details will be communicated
as they are confirmed.
Bachelor of Arts (Media and Communications) – Enriched Major Stream
Year 1 Semester 1 Intro to Media & Communications English IDF subject Cinema and Cultural Studies
Semester 2 Professional Writing Politics and International Studies Philosophy Cinema and Cultural Studies
Year 2 Semester 1 Politics, Communication, Media Net Communications Australian Studies Cinema and Cultural Studies
Semester 2 Writing/Journalism Media Law Creative Writing History
Year 3 Semester 1 Global Media Cultures English Media & Communications Industry Internship
Semester 2 Asia–Pacific Media Systems Politics and International Studies Media & Communications Research Project
Core subjects Optional subjects Elective subjects
Bachelor of Arts (Media and Communications) – Double Major Stream
Year 1 Semester 1 Intro to Media & Communications English Classics Cinema and Cultural Studies
Semester 2 Professional Writing Politics and International Studies Philosophy Cinema and Cultural Studies
Year 2 Semester 1 Net Communications Sociology Classics Cinema and Cultural Studies
Semester 2 Marketing Communications English Classics Classics
Year 3 Semester 1 Global Media Cultures English Classics Classics
Semester 2 Advanced Writing Cinema and Cultural Studies Classics Classics
Core subjects Optional subjects Elective subjects

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Business and economics
Bachelor of Commerce
Jun Wei is a member of
Students in Free Enterprise
(SIFE) Australia, which
runs a range of programs
challenging students to
apply what they learn in the
classroom to real‐life situations
to benefit their communities.
The Enviroselect program
places students into a team
setting to provide solutions to
environmental problems faced
by small business.
“One of the main reasons I wanted to join
SIFE is that I wanted to meet and integrate
with locals, mix with a different crowd.
It’s been going really well, it really unites
people,” Jun Wei said.
“Our project managers are brilliant and very
inspiring.
“I’ve learnt so much from them and my
team-mates as well.
“Enviroselect is all about encouraging small
businesses to act in a more sustainable
manner and what we do is educate the
general public about what these companies
are doing – thereby encouraging the public
to make a sustainable choice.
“Small businesses sign up to our program
and then we conduct an environmental
audit, and based on the data we collect
we identify problem areas which can be
improved on and give suggestions and
recommendations,” Jun Wei said.
“So far we have worked with small
businesses and cafes, but we’re expanding
into the city next semester.
“We’ve had environmental auditing
training from a professional consultancy
organisation, Green Steps.”
Jun Wei worked with three other students
in a consultative project with a café on
campus at the University to minimise the
business’s impact on the environment. As
a result of the project, the café now offers a
20c cheaper coffee to customers who bring
their own mug, thereby reducing the amount
of paper cup waste, providing a cost benefit
to the customers and raising awareness
about the small, everyday actions that can
make a difference to the environment.
“We educate the public, we give
recommendations, and hopefully we see
change,” Jun Wei said.
Jun Wei Tong
Second Year, Bachelor of
Commerce (accounting and
finance majors)
Malaysia

Did you know?
Professor Margaret Abernethy,
Dean of the Faculty of Economics
and Commerce and Director of
the Melbourne Graduate School
of Management, won the 2008
National Telstra IBM Community
and Government Business
Woman of the Year award.
From 2009, BCom students will
be based in a new state-of-theart
building, featuring purposedesigned
teaching spaces, and
excellent computing facilities. This
building has a 5-star energy rating
from the Australian Green Building
Council.
You can develop your networking
and leadership skills by
participating in student clubs
and societies. See www.ecom.
unimelb.edu.au/experience/
societies.html
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Bachelor of Commerce
Duration
3 years full-time
1 year Honours available
Fees
See page 104
Campus
Parkville Campus
Entry requirements
See pages 119–127
About the Bachelor of
Commerce
The Melbourne Bachelor of Commerce
is unrivalled in Australia for equipping
graduates with the skills and knowledge
required for a professional career in
business. With teaching delivered by
leading experts, the degree blends a core
curriculum that develops foundation skills
and business expertise with the scope
to study in complementary specialist
disciplines.
The Bachelor of Commerce will provide
you with a strong foundation in economics,
quantitative methods and organisational
behaviour, with opportunities to major in
accounting, actuarial studies, business,
economics, finance, marketing and/or
management. The degree structure meets
the accreditation requirements specified
by accounting and actuarial professional
bodies.
You will take complementary subjects
from other discipline areas such as arts,
science, music, engineering, psychology,
information technology and environments.
Graduates have the option of proceeding
to employment, an Honours year, or further
professional or research-related graduate
studies.
An extensive range of support services is
offered through the award-winning Teaching
and Learning Unit and you will have access
to the specialist Giblin Library and excellent
computing facilities.
Melbourne Bachelor of Commerce
graduates are known for their understanding
of business issues and processes, their
problem-solving and leadership skills. Our
graduates benefit from being part of a highachieving
group of students sharing ideas
and developing lifelong networks.
Our academic staff are recognised
worldwide for their international research
collaborations and publications that inform
managers across the globe. This research
expertise is incorporated into their teaching,
for which they have won numerous teaching
and research awards.
Scholarships
Scholarships are offered to high-achieving
international Bachelor of Commerce
students.
A.G. Whitlam Scholarships are offered to
commencing international undergraduate
students. Please visit www.bcom.unimelb.
edu.au/further/scholarships.html for up-todate
information on the full range of awards
available.
No application is necessary – all
commencing students are automatically
considered for the above scholarships.
Bachelor of Commerce students
participating in student exchange are eligible
for a Faculty of Economics and Commerce
exchange scholarship (in addition to a
Melbourne Abroad Scholarship).
Careers
We aim to produce Bachelor of Commerce
graduates who are academically excellent,
knowledgeable across disciplines,
community leaders, attuned to cultural
diversity and active global citizens.
In 2008, 85% of Melbourne Bachelor of
Commerce graduates were employed fulltime
within four months of graduating (of
those available for full-time employment).
Our graduates enjoy above-average starting
salaries and high rates of job satisfaction,
working in a wide range of organisations
including multinational companies, small
and medium enterprises (SMEs), nongovernment
organisations (NGOs) and
government departments, in Australia and
around the world.
See: www.bcom.unimelb.edu.au/pathways/
careers.html
Professional and international
degree recognition
The Bachelor of Commerce is recognised Q
by professional associations that have links
with equivalent associations throughout the
world, including:
>>CPA Australia
>>Finance and Treasury Association
>>Institute of Actuaries of Australia
>>Institute of Chartered Accountants
in Australia
>>Institute of Chartered Secretaries
and Administrators
>>National Institute of Accountants.
See: www.bcom.unimelb.edu.au/bachelor/
accreditation.html
Q Professional accreditation may require you to meet
additional criteria such as work experience and further
study.
www.bcom.unimelb.edu.au

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Depth
Developing a specialisation
The flexible structure of the Bachelor of
Commerce exposes you to a wide variety of
business disciplines before you are required
to choose a major. In most cases, you can
wait to choose your major until the beginning
of your second year W, or start focusing on
a particular discipline at the beginning of
your degree. Depending on subject choices,
students can major in two disciplines.
Majors in the Bachelor of Commerce include:
>>accounting
>>actuarial studies
>>business
>>economics
>>finance
>>management
>>marketing.
W Students pursuing actuarial studies or accounting are
required to choose specific subjects from the first year.
Importantly, the structure of the Bachelor
of Commerce allows you to meet the
accreditation requirements specified by
accounting and actuarial professional
bodies.
Breadth
Developing knowledge across
disciplines
At least one quarter, and up to a third
(six to eight subjects) of the Bachelor of
Commerce degree must be taken from
a diverse range of breadth disciplines.
Students can choose breadth subjects from
education, music, psychology, engineering
and many other disciplines. There are
specific breadth requirements for students
pursuing professional accreditation in
accounting and actuarial studies.
Students can choose subjects from a wide
variety of disciplines including speciallydeveloped
University Breadth Subjects
that provide a multidisciplinary approach
to teaching and learning from across the
humanities, social sciences and sciences.
There are also specific breadth sequences
that lead to graduate study, such as
engineering and psychology.
Engineering breadth sequences
Bachelor of Commerce students may
choose one of the approved Engineering
sequences, and study a minimum of
eight Engineering subjects in the breadth
component. These sequences are the
approved pathway to the provisionally
professionally accredited, two-year Master
of Engineering.
Please note: Commerce students pursuing
professional accreditation in accounting
or actuarial studies cannot complete an
approved Engineering sequence owing to
the subject requirements of their chosen
discipline. There is a three-year provisionally
professionally accredited Master of
Engineering available to students who have
completed a specified level of mathematics
in their undergraduate degree.
For details on these Engineering
specialisations and graduate pathways,
please see www.eng.unimelb.edu.au
Psychology breadth sequence
Commerce students can study a 125-point
sequence (equivalent to 10 subjects) in
psychology, accredited by the Australian
Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
See www.psych.unimelb.edu.au.
Find out more about breadth subjects for
Bachelor of Commerce students at
http://handbook.unimelb.edu.au/breadth/
info/ and www.bcom.unimelb.edu.au/
bachelor/breadth.html.
Knowledge transfer
Connecting with other students,
industry and the community
Throughout your studies, you may be
exposed to different knowledge transfer
opportunities in the classroom. Many of our
lecturers bring a practical industry-based
project into the classroom, such as:
Consumer Behaviour and Proctor & Gamble
Lecturer Dr Elison Lim challenged students
to arrive at a solution that addressed
specific existing concerns facing the Hair
Care Marketing Team at Proctor & Gamble,
Australia. The project counted for 30% of
the overall subject assessment, and the
top three student teams presented their
research findings and recommendations
to a panel of judges comprising
academic staff and key Proctor & Gamble
representatives.
“This is what knowledge transfer is all about.
A dialogue between our students and one
of the world’s largest companies, Proctor &
Gamble, with our students drawing on their
knowledge and what they have learnt in the
subject to provide some direct assistance
towards P&G. At the University of Melbourne
we want to see ourselves as an institution
that can help change the real world and I
think that is what we’re doing today”.
Professor Greg Whitwell,
Associate Dean for Academic Programs
Managing in Contemporary Organisations
and Sony Ericsson
As part of the assessment for this subject,
students formed small teams to submit a
case study analysis on different business
elements of Sony Ericsson. At the end
of semester, the three top teams were
invited to present their final case with
an appropriate solution that addressed
one of the limitations of Sony Ericsson’s
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satellite to Sony Ericsson headquarters
in Stockholm. Lecturer Dr Joeri Mol says
the students learnt much from the course,
from the preliminary lectures to the final
presentations, saying, “The fact that these
executives were most impressed with the
quality of the presentations is a testimony to
the talent and skills present in the students“.
Capstone activities
Drawing it all together
The Business Practicum offers high
achieving students the opportunity to apply
their university learning in a real business
environment, engaging with a business
challenge of genuine strategic importance
to a host organisation. Business Practicum
is a capstone subject, taken in your third
year of study.
You will be required to draw upon multidisciplinary
knowledge, skills and
theory acquired from your previous
studies, working in a team of students
as consultants on a project specified by
industry partners.
Teams spend a regular half day at the
participating organisation each week, with
additional appointments as necessary.
Each team undertakes a structured
business planning or business development
exercise, supported by class work providing
tools, techniques and reporting formats
to produce a professional-standard
report analysing the business challenge
and proposing courses of action for the
organisation’s consideration.
You will learn to work with unstructured and
incomplete information, to develop research
and networks to support their enquiry,
to work successfully in teams, and to
present their findings and seek and receive
constructive feedback in a range of settings.
Students have worked with major
organisations such as BHP Billiton and
the Coles Group, Telstra, Australia Post,
Victorian government departments such
as the Departments of Innovation, Industry
and Regional Development, Treasury and
Finance, Victoria Police and the Committee
for Melbourne, as well as smaller
manufacturers and financial services
companies.
For more information, see www.bcom.
unimelb.edu.au/bachelor/enrich.html
Extra requirements
In addition to the entry requirements
outlined on pages 119–127, applicants
intending to major in actuarial studies are
strongly encouraged to have completed
mathematics at an advanced level.
Honours
The Honours program is an additional
(fourth) year of specialised study in one
or two of accounting, finance, actuarial
studies, economics, management and
marketing. It is an integrated program with
small classes and an emphasis on research
and achieving advanced understanding of a
discipline and its specialised subject areas.
Entry requirements vary according to the
discipline, but generally require a high level
of academic achievement in four or more
third-year subjects in that discipline.
Double major in Finance and Accounting (including accounting accreditation)
Year 1 Semester 1 Introductory Microeconomics Q Quantitative Methods 1 Q Accounting Reports
and Analysis Q
Principles of Business Law Q
Semester 2 Introductory Microeconomics Q Business Process Analysis Q Accounting Transactions
and Analysis Q
Australian Indigenous
Studies
Year 2 Semester 1 Organisational Behaviour Business Finance Q Corporate Law Q
Semester 2
One of: Quantitative
Methods 2 Q, Introductory
Econometrics Q, Managerial
Decision Analysis or
Market Research
Intermediate Financial
Accounting Q
Breadth subject or core
program elective subject
Breadth subject
Year 3 Semester 1 Enterprise Performance
Management Q
Financial Accounting Q
Auditing and Assurance
Services Q
Taxation Law Q
Semester 2 Corporate Finance Investments Derivative Securities Breadth subject
Finance and Accounting major Elective subjects Compulsory subjects Breadth subjects
Q Subjects required for accounting accreditation

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Bachelor of Commerce Graduate Pathways
Bachelor of Commerce
Duration: 3 years full-time
Choose from the following
major areas of study:
>> Accounting
>> Actuarial Studies
>> Business
>> Economics
>> Finance
>> Management
>> Marketing.
www.bcom.unimelb.edu.au
Honours
Duration: 1 year full-time
Available in: accounting, finance, actuarial studies, economics,
management and/or marketing
An Honours year enables you to extend your knowledge of your
major or area of specialisation through higher level Honours
subjects and by undertaking an independent research thesis in a
single area of study under the guidance of an academic supervisor.
Graduate professional development degrees Q
Duration: Generally 2 years full-time
Graduate research degrees Q
Duration: 2–3 years full-time
The Melbourne Graduate School of Management
offers a range of Masters by Research and PhD
programs. See www.melbournegsm.unimelb.edu.au
for more information.
The Melbourne Graduate School of Management offers a full suite of graduate business and economics
programs with an emphasis on career entry programs for recent graduates and specialist education for
professionals. Our expertise spans the fields of accounting, actuarial studies, business and IT, economics,
finance, human resource management, international business and marketing.
See www.melbournegsm.unimelb.edu.au for more information.
Graduate professional entry programs Q
Duration: Generally 2–3 years full-time
Title: Master of (unless otherwise specified):
Including: Management (Accounting) , Professional Accounting, Engineering, Information Systems, Law – The
Melbourne JD (Juris Doctor), Teaching. See pages 80–97 for more information
Employment: Melbourne Commerce graduates enjoy careers both locally and abroad in areas such as accounting services, finance, insurance and
superannuation services, banks, mining, manufacturing, utilities and transport services, business, management, advertising, market research and statistical
services, legal services, retail and wholesale, and computing and telecommunications services. See: www.bcom.unimelb.edu.au/pathways/careers.html for more
information.
Q
Selection into these programs is based on performance in an undergraduate degree and additional selection criteria may also apply. Note this information indicates many, but not all
possible pathways to graduate study. Guaranteed pathways to graduate professional entry degrees exist for high achieving school-leavers. See page 79 for details.
Graduate study opportunities
Upon completing your Bachelor of
Commerce degree, you may also be
eligible to apply for various graduate
coursework programs or research higher
degrees within the Melbourne Graduate
School of Management, or other graduate
professional programs at the University of
Melbourne. Some examples are outlined
in the pathways diagram on the following
page and further information is provided on
page 78.
For more information contact:
Commerce Student Centre
t +61 3 8344 5317
Toll free 1800 666 300
f +61 3 9347 3986
e via http://ecom-unimelb.custhelp.com
w www.bcom.unimelb.edu.au

Design, technology, engineering
and environments
Engineering
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Undertaking an internship in
his home country gave Indra
Kurniawan the opportunity to
gain practical engineering skills
and industry experience in
Jakarta’s international airport.
Indra says it was a great way
to learn about ‘discipline and
responsibility for tasks’.
“Working at GMF Aero Asia in Indonesia
during my summer break gave me the
opportunity to complete a seven-week
project working on a flight simulation
program. My internship was based in the
engineering division at the international
airport in Jakarta. There were lots of
students working at the airport at the same
time, but only a few were working on an
ongoing project with practical tasks. I was
given a schedule to achieve a goal with
minimum supervision, and the chance
to be involved in a project that really
interested me. I’m interested in robotics
and new technologies, and this gave me
many new experiences, plus I got to work
independently and adapt to a real working
environment dealing with a lot of people.
From here I want to be involved in the
Sumo Robots project during my final year
of study, and I have been accepted into the
Melbourne School of Engineering’s summer
research program. Beyond that, my goal
is to be a consultant in a role that will allow
me to work with colleagues on maintaining
data and calculations, not just working in
the field.”
Indra Kurniawan
Fourth Year, Bachelor of
Engineering (Mechatronics) &
Computer Science
Dean’s Honours List student for
2006, 2007 and 2008
Indonesia

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Did you know?
The University of Melbourne is
ranked No. 28 in the world for
technology. Q
Q Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2008
The Bionic Ear was developed
at the Melbourne School of
Engineering and has gone on to
change the world for many people
with hearing difficulties. The School
is now working on the bionic eye to
restore people’s sight.
We have redesigned our courses
to ensure more hands on and
problem-based learning. In your
first year you will be designing
bridges, catapults and robots in
order to help you to think like an
engineer.
Engineering via the Melbourne
Model (and Bachelor of
Engineering for first semester
2010 only)
Duration
5 years (Bachelor degree – Engineering
sequences in Bachelor of Commerce,
Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of
Science or Bachelor of Environments – plus
a two-year Master of Engineering).
Or four years for students commencing the
Bachelor of Engineering in first semester
only, 2010.
Fees
See page 104
Campus
Parkville Campus
Entry requirements
See pages 119–127
About Studies in Engineering
Our engineering programs create engineers
with the combination of skills sought most by
industry and who are best placed to
contribute to the community in finding
solutions to the challenges of our age. For
Technology, the University of Melbourne is
ranked No. 28 in the world and is one of the
best Australian universities in this category
(Times Higher Education Supplement,
2008).
Graduate twice in five years with Bachelor’s
and Masters degrees. Then enter the
workforce with professionally recognised
qualifications and the ideal combination of
technical and theoretical skills.
You have the choice of completing
an engineering major in a three-year
undergraduate degree in:
>>Science
>>Environments
>>Biomedicine.
Or a sequence of engineering subjects in
>>Commerce.
These degrees will be followed by
a two-year Master of Engineering.
Students commencing in first semester,
2010, can also choose to undertake a
four-year Bachelor of Engineering. From
second semester, 2010, engineering
students will undertake a five-year
engineering program as part of the
Melbourne Model.
Engineering programs at Melbourne
provide you with access to outstanding
facilities including: new learning spaces that
house the latest in technological advances
developed for problem-based learning;
24‐hour access to computer laboratories;
the University’s first Student Centre and
the Engineering Learning Centre. Some
first-year classes are taught in the new
Engineering Design Studios and students
have after-hours access to these studios.
In addition to first-class academic programs
engineering students have the opportunity to
complement their studies with club activities,
after-hours projects and work placements
as part of their course or to expand their
potential career opportunities, including:
>>Exchange programs with high profile
institutions in the United States, United
Kingdom, France and many other countries
>>Engineering field trips – take your learning
outside of the lecture theatre
>>Student clubs and societies, such as
Engineers Without Borders (EWB) which
helps local and international communities
through the creation of appropriate
engineering projects
>>‘Endeavour’, an annual event which
showcases final year electrical, software
and mechatronics projects. It is held
by the Department of Electrical and
Electronic Engineering and is attended by
industry and school groups
>>MUR Motorsports, a team activity to
design, build and race a Formula SAE car.
More information is available at:
www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/future/
Scholarships
The Melbourne School of Engineering
rewards its top students and offers a wide
range of scholarships and prizes based on
excellence and merit, such as:
>>The Bilfinger Berger Services Scholarship
for Tomorrow’s Engineering Leaders
>>ExxonMobil Awards for Excellence
>>Alcoa Future Leaders of Industry
Engineering Scholarship.
The top undergraduate students are
recognised each year on the ExxonMobil
Dean’s Honours List.
More information is available at:
www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/
Careers
Engineering graduates have a unique
skill set comprising business, technical,
analytical and interpersonal competencies.
These skills are transferable, and make
graduates ideal candidates for careers
in engineering, business, government,
research and management.
You will enter the workforce with the
ability to lead projects and teams, and the
creativity to look at problems in ways that
provide innovative solutions. Our graduates
are recognised for their professionalism,
understanding of global issues and strong
communication skills.
www.eng.unimelb.edu.au

Melbourne graduates are found in a wide
range of careers and locations, from
regional Australia to corporate offices in
London and government-funded research
programs.
Professional and international
degree recognition
A Melbourne Engineering qualification
is portable and well-regarded overseas.
Our programs are provisionally accredited
by Engineers Australia, a signatory to
the Washington Accord, which allows
graduates to work in 12 of the world’s leading
economies including the US, UK, Canada
and Singapore.
Depth
Developing a specialisation
Our courses are different from other
Australian engineering courses, because
engineering studies are undertaken as part
of the Melbourne Model of education – a
graduate school model where students
undertake a broad undergraduate program
followed by a professional graduate degree.
Engineering covers a broad range of
disciplines. All Melbourne Model pathways
have a common first year in which students
will study the foundations of engineering
and participate in workshops and projects
that demonstrate how engineers analyse
problems.
The areas of specialisation available at
Melbourne are:
>>Biomedical Engineering
>>Biomolecular Engineering
>>Chemical Engineering
>>Civil Engineering
>>Computer Science
>>Electrical Engineering
>>Environmental Engineering
>>Geomatics
>>Mechanical Engineering
>>Mechatronics
>>Software Engineering
>>Structural Engineering.
Note: not all areas of specialisation are
available through all courses. Please
see www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/future/
specialisations/ for further details.
Breadth
Knowledge across disciplines
Engineering subjects can be studied as
breadth subjects in other undergraduate
University of Melbourne Degrees. The
breadth component provides you with the
opportunity to choose additional subjects
from outside your major area of study, to
develop other kinds of expertise.
Students may undertake engineering
subjects through the ‘breadth’ component
of the Bachelor of Commerce where they
complete between 8-10 subjects in an
engineering stream. In some cases, this
may require additional summer enrolment.
For more information on breadth studies
see: www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/Undergrad/
breadth.html
Further details available at:
www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/Undergrad/ or the
University Handbook
Knowledge transfer
Connecting with other students,
industry and the community
Melbourne Engineering graduates are
highly sought after by the most prestigious
engineering companies in the world.
Experience in solving real-life problems in
an industry context is a key focus of the
engineering program.
Knowledge transfer activities available to
engineering students:
Work placements – some of our Computer
Science and Software Engineering students
are undertaking short-term placements with
global organisations such as Google
Field trips – Civil and Environmental:
Engineering students learn in the field,
by visiting regional projects discussed in
lectures and tutorials
Endeavour, Meridian, Panorama – final year
engineering students in Computer Science
and Software Engineering, Electrical and
Electronic Engineering and Mechanical
Engineering showcase their projects at one
day events attended by staff, industry and
schools
Societies – engineering clubs, such as
Engineers Without Borders (EWB) are
active on campus. Melbourne University
Young Engineers (MUYE) offers industry
and professional development activities
throughout the year.
Extra requirements
Entry requirements for the twoyear
Master of Engineering
(MEng)
Undergraduate international students
following an engineering pathway via a
Bachelor of Commerce, Environments,
Science or Biomedicine:
>>Students who attain an average of 65% in
the final two years of their undergraduate
degree will be guaranteed a place in the
Master of Engineering.
Graduate study opportunities
A range of post-professional Masters by
coursework programs, higher degrees
and PhDs are available. Postgraduate
certificates are also available in most
disciplines.
Students who graduate from a Melbourne
Model degree – with sufficient studies in
Engineering – can undertake a two-year
Master of Engineering. Completion of this
graduate program entitles students to
professional accreditation by the Institute of
Engineers Australia.
Students with a Bachelor (or Master) of
Engineering qualification from the University
of Melbourne and other institutions can
undertake graduate Masters and Doctorate
research degrees.
More information is available at:
www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/future/
For more information contact:
Engineering Student Centre
t +61 3 8344 6703/ 6507
f +61 3 9349 2182
e via http://eng-unimelb.custhelp.com
w www.eng.unimelb.edu.au
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Bachelor of Environments
Daniel has been pleasantly
surprised to discover how
supportive and approachable
his lecturers are. He says
this has a lot to do with the
University’s teaching methods,
which include extra support for
students.
“The University’s education system has
provided me with great opportunities to
learn and seek help. I have found this very
enriching - the tutors at the University are so
friendly and so willing to help me overcome
personal issues apart from academic
problems.”
Daniel is majoring in Geomatic Engineering,
and enjoys subjects that relate to
mapping, constructing and reshaping our
environment. “Not only have these subjects
provided knowledge about current built
environments, but also opportunities to
engage in solving problems around creating
a sustainable future.”
When he isn’t studying, Daniel likes to visit
Melbourne’s markets and Asian grocery
stores; visit the University’s Baillieu Library,
chat with friends at Union House or make
use of the on-campus sports centre. “As
an international student in Melbourne, I
have found my life more challenging and
independent.”
Daniel Yian-Shiang Mooi
First Year, Bachelor of
Environments, majoring in
Geomatic Engineering
Malaysia

Did you know?
11 different specialisations are
covered by the course that link
expertise in design, sustainability,
engineering, development, and
environmental management.
The course draws on the
expertise of academics who
are at the forefront of crucial
environment-related research.
Environments offers pathways
to a large range of professional
graduate programs in design,
management, engineering, land
and environments and law.
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Bachelor of Environments
Duration
3 years full-time
Fees
See page 104
Campus
Parkville Campus
(Some subjects may be taught at the
Burnley campus)
Entry requirements
See pages 119–127
About the Bachelor of
Environments
The Bachelor of Environments brings
together expertise from a range of
disciplines across the University, to provide
leadership in the study of built and natural
environments, and is the only qualification
of its kind in Australia. The Bachelor
of Environments will give you a broad
understanding of the issues and challenges
that shape diverse environments, while
providing you with the opportunity to focus
on an area of specialisation.
Full-time students take eight subjects
each year for three years. In your first year,
you will take six subjects from a range of
Bachelor of Environments interdisciplinary
subjects comprising the two core subjects
of Natural Environments and Reshaping
Environments, and four selected according
to your interests. In second and third
year you will take nine subjects that
comprise a major. The major sequence will
progressively build a depth of disciplinary
focus and culminate in a capstone subject
that uses all the knowledge you have
gained throughout your major.
In addition to the major subjects in your
chosen discipline, you will undertake three
elective subjects from disciplines within the
Bachelor of Environments and six breadth
subjects from disciplines outside your
chosen area of specialisation.
Careers
Bachelor of Environments students will
graduate into a constantly shifting world.
Finding a balance between development
and sustainability and, where these issues
affect the community, industry and the
individual, will be the challenges graduates
face. As a graduate of the Bachelor of
Environments you will have the knowledge
to meet these new challenges in either
the public sector or private industry. You
will have developed an awareness of
environmental impacts and management
on a global scale, and an understanding of
the professional responsibilities required for
shaping and managing environments in a
sustainable way.
Your career path will depend on your major
field of study and your chosen breadth
options, as well as any outside interests and
extra curricular activities you may pursue.
The Bachelor of Environments provides
specialised pathways to professional
degrees in environment-related areas
such as architecture, civil engineering,
structural engineering, environmental
engineering, construction management,
forest management, geomatic engineering,
landscape architecture, property, urban
horticulture and urban planning as well as
a wide range of other professional degrees
such as applied commerce, psychology,
social work, teaching, law, nursing science,
medicine, physiotherapy and veterinary
medicine.
Depth
Developing your specialisation
The Bachelor of Environments is an
innovative degree being offered by The
University of Melbourne that reflects the
changing demands and challenges of the
world today.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Environments
will have the ability to consider the
environment beyond the short term, and
play an active role in understanding the
existing environments and maintaining,
designing and constructing sustainable
areas in which to live, work and visit.
Specialisations available in the
Bachelor of Environments
The Bachelor of Environments offers 11
specialisations in which you might major:
>>Architecture
>>Civil Engineering (Civil Systems)
>>Construction
>>Environmental Geographies, Politics and
Cultures
>>Environmental Science
>>Geomatics (Geomatic Engineering)
>>Landscape Architecture
>>Landscape Management.
>>Environmental Engineering (Physical
Systems)
>>Property
>>Urban Design and Planning.
For more information see www.benvs.
unimelb.edu.au/about/fields-of-study/

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Breadth
Developing knowledge across
disciplines
Because of the interdisciplinary nature of
the Bachelor of Environments, students
can select their breadth subjects from other
streams within the degree providing they
contrast with their chosen major.
For example, a student taking a scientific
major such as Civil Systems (Civil
Engineering) or Environmental Science
will take breadth subjects that contrast
with the scientific way of knowing. These
subjects might be chosen from areas such
as design, business, humanities or sociocultural
disciplines.
Students can choose subjects from a wide
variety of disciplines including speciallydeveloped
University Breadth Subjects
that provide a multidisciplinary approach
to teaching and learning from across the
humanities, social sciences and sciences.
Students may also choose breadth subjects
offered by faculties such as Arts, Music,
Education, and Economics and Commerce.
Knowledge transfer
Connecting with other students,
industry and the community
The diversity of specialisations and
opportunities within the Bachelor of
Environments allows a wide range of
connections with industry and community
incorporating a variety of learning
experiences, including lectures and tutorial
classes as well as design studios, field
camps, laboratory sessions, site visits and
workshops.
Capstone activities
Drawing it all together
Captstone subjects are a feature of all the
Bachelor of Environments specalisations.
They are the element which draws learning
from the three years into an exciting
conclusion, allowing students to hone their
skills into a final project.
Typically, capstone activities will incorporate
a research project or examination which
encourages students to consider the broad
context of their discipline. The scope of
these subjects will vary, from synthesising
and analysing material in the major to
developing specialist skills relevant to
further study or workplace applications.
Honours
If you choose to major in Landscape
Management or Environmental
Geographies, Politics and Cultures, you
will have the option of also completing
an Honours year after your third year
of study, which will include a research
project. Selective entry into the Honours
programs is based on your results at an
undergraduate level.
Graduate study opportunities
For students wishing to continue their
professional studies at graduate level, the
Bachelor of Environments provides a direct
pathway to professional entry programs in:
Architecture; Civil (Engineering) Systems;
Construction Management; Environmental
Geographies, Politics & Cultures;
Environmental Science; Geomatics;
Landscape Architecture; Landscape
Management; Physical (Environmental
Engineering) Systems; Property; Urban
Design and Planning.
Bachelor of Environments graduates will be
well-prepared also to progress to graduate
professional degrees in other areas, such
as Law, Teaching, Commerce or Urban
Planning.
For more information contact:
Environments and Design Student Centre
t +61 3 8344 6417
f +61 3 9344 5532
e via http://abp-unimelb.custhelp.com
w www.benvs.unimelb.edu.au
Bachelor of Environments
Year 1 Semester 1 Natural Environments BEnv First Year Subject BEnv First Year Subject Breadth Q
Semester 2 Reshaping Environments BEnv First Year Subject BEnv First Year Subject Breadth Q
Year 2 Semester 1 BEnv Elective Subject BEnv Elective Subject BEnv Elective Subject Breadth Q
Semester 2 Major Subject Major Subject Major Subject Breadth Q
Year 3 Semester 1 Major Subject Major Subject Major Subject Breadth Q
Semester 2 Major Subject Major Subject Major Subject Breadth Q
Major subject First Year subject Elective subjects Compulsory subjects Breadth subject Q
Q Breadth examples: Subjects from another faculty, eg. Music, Education, Law or Arts (Languages), or
subjects from a contrasting area within the Bachelor of Environments (see ‘Breadth study’).

Bachelor of Environments Graduate Pathways
Bachelor of Environments
Duration: 3 years full-time
Choose from the following
major areas of study:
>> Architecture
>> Construction
>> Landscape Architecture
>> Property
>> Urban Design and Planning
>> Civil Systems
>> Geomatics
>> Physical Systems
>> Landscape Management
>> Environmental Geographies,
Politics and Cultures
>> Environmental Science.
www.benvs.unimelb.edu.au
Honours
Duration: 1 year full-time
Available in: Landscape Management or Environmental
Geographies, Politics and Cultures
An Honours year enables you to extend your knowledge of your
major or area of specialisation through higher level Honours
subjects and by undertaking an independent research thesis in a
single area of study under the guidance of an academic supervisor.
Graduate professional development programs Q
Duration: Generally 2 years full-time
Including: Agricultural Science, Agribusiness, Urban Horticulture, Urban Design, Planning and Design, Property
Valuation, Environmental Science, Viticulture and Wine Technology
Graduate professional entry programs Q
Duration: Generally 2 years full-time
Title: Master of (unless otherwise specified):
Graduate research programs
Duration: 1.5–3 years full-time
Masters by Research
Master of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Including: Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Property, Urban
Planning, Forest Ecosystem Science, Information Systems, Law – The Melbourne JD (Juris Doctor), Teaching.
For more information see pages 80–97.
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Employment: See www.benvs.unimelb.edu.au/pathways/careers.html
Q
Selection into these programs is based on performance in an undergraduate degree and additional selection criteria may also apply. Note this information indicates many, but not all
possible pathways to graduate study. Guaranteed pathways to graduate professional entry degrees exist for high achieving school-leavers. See page 79 for details.

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Associate Degree in
Environmental Horticulture
After first studying Landscape
Architecture, Inge Jabara
decided that she wanted to
improve her knowledge of
plants. Her first choice was to
enrol in the Associate Degree
in Environmental Horticulture
at the University of Melbourne,
due to its highly regarded
reputation in the industry.
Inge enjoys the variety of subjects offered at
the Burnley campus, such as Horticultural
Plants; Ecology, Soil and Plants; and
Horticultural Technology, as they are very
engaging and hands on. “I never thought
that I would be involved so heavily in the
practical side of things!”
It is no surprise that Inge considers the
highlights of her course to be growing her
own veggie patch at the field station and
working among the extensive gardens at the
Burnley Campus each day, as she hopes to
run her own business in Garden Design in
the future.
After class Inge enjoys socialising with her
fellow students but also “going into the
nursery to check on the progress of my
projects. All sorts of fruit and flowers can be
found in the nursery throughout the year”.
Inge is heavily involved with the Burnley
Student Association, which organises
BBQs and events for the students at the
Burnley Campus and in her downtime, seeks
inspiration at open gardens, by visiting
nurseries or just walking around campus.
“I am very proud to say that I have studied at
the University of Melbourne. I found it to be
a very exciting place, full of things to learn.
There is something for everyone in this
course from gardening, to changing the oil
in a tractor, to learning how to organise and
develop your own horticulture business.”
Inge Jabara
Second Year, Associate Degree in
Environmental Horticulture

Did you know?
Our course has a strong
reputation among employers,
horticultural businesses, industry
leaders and government groups.
The Burnley campus is
renowned for its environmental
and ornamental horticulture
programs.
As a student you will become
part of Australia’s most
comprehensive Agriculture
faculty.
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Associate Degree in
Environmental Horticulture
Duration
2 years full-time
Fees
See page 104
Campus
Burnley Campus
Entry requirements
See pages 119–127
About the Associate Degree in
Environmental Horticulture
The Associate Degree in Environmental
Horticulture is a two-year course covering
environmental and urban horticulture,
with subjects in landscape, sustainable
environments, nursery industries and parks
and gardens management. The course has
a strong practical focus on plants including
propagation and plant identification which
is combined with studying the science
of plants such as plant biology and
photosynthesis.
The Associate Degree is designed
for those wishing to gain employment
at a technical or supervisory level
in the areas of garden design and
management, landscape construction,
nursery production and urban parks.
The course is offered at the University of
Melbourne’s Burnley campus, which has
been the home of horticultural education
in Australia for over 120 years. The Burnley
campus is approximately 5 km from the
centre of Melbourne and is listed on the
Victorian Heritage Register. The gardens
were originally laid out in the English
park-style in the mid-19th century, and
now include an Australian native garden, a
‘low-water garden’, a sunken garden, and
an experimental green roof project.
The Associate Degree in Environmental
Horticulture offers:
>>Study of plants combining
practice with science
>>High quality education at Australia’s
foremost horticultural campus
>>Access to a unique collection of
indigenous and exotic trees and shrubs
>>Specialist location for studying
horticulture, close to the main
(Parkville) campus
>>Teaching that takes place alongside
research in horticulture
>>Staff who have global perspective
and bring international experience
to their teaching and research.
The Head of the Burnley campus, Professor
Nigel Stork, joined the University of
Melbourne in 2007. He has previously held
the position of CEO of the Rainforest
Co-operative Research Centre, working in
the Daintree rainforest, which borders the
Great Barrier Reef. Prior to that, Professor
Stork was associated with the Department
of Entomology at the Natural History
Museum in London. He has undertaken a
variety of positions throughout the world
including in South and Central America,
Africa and Southeast Asia.
Careers
On completion of the course you may
pursue a career as a horticultural technician,
landscape contractor, nursery supervisor,
parks and gardens officer, garden designer
or garden maintenance contractor.
The Associate Degree in Environmental
Horticulture focuses on the development
of skills relevant to growing, managing and
designing with horticultural plants. You will
receive a strong technical and theoretical
foundation in ecology, plant science and
the techniques of sustainable horticulture.
This is supported by studies in engineering,
communications, business management,
staff supervision, occupational health and
safety and first aid.
Professional and international
degree recognition
The universal nature of ornamental and
environmental horticulture makes this
qualification very portable, and University
of Melbourne graduates are working
internationally.
Knowledge transfer
Connecting with other students,
industry and the community
At least eight weeks’ practical experience
in an industry workplace is required to
complete the Associate Degree, and is
arranged by the student in consultation with
the course co-ordinator. The eight week
requirement must include one placement
of at least four weeks’ duration, unless a
variation is negotiated. Placements are
normally completed during vacation breaks.
Students may be required to also complete
formal training in workplace occupational
health and safety, risk assessment, and
practical skills acquisition, which are
delivered in block courses.
Depth
Developing your specialisation
The Associate Degree in Environmental
Horticulture begins with practically oriented
subjects that introduce the propagation and
care of plants as well as an introduction to
the biology and science of plants including
photosynthesis. The second year of the
course provides opportunities to specialise
and study in greater depth with a strong
emphasis on the reasons behind why and
how plant environments can be managed.
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Graduate study opportunities
If you meet the prerequisites for entry, you
may be able to articulate into one of the
University of Melbourne’s bachelors degree
programs. Articulation into the Bachelor
of Environments may result in subject
credits granted from studies undertaken
in the Associate Degree in Environmental
Horticulture. Applications are usually
submitted through the Victorian Tertiary
Admissions Centre (VTAC). The Landscape
Management major within the Bachelor of
Environments enables Associate Degree
graduates the opportunity to pursue their
special interests at the degree level.
For more information about graduate study
options visit: www.landfood.unimelb.edu.au
For more information contact:
Kylie Cannon
Student Administration Officer
Student Centre
t +61 3 9250 6805
f +61 3 9250 6885
e kcannon@unimelb.edu.au
w www.landfood.unimelb.edu.au
Associate Degree in Environmental Horticulture sample course plan
Year 1 Semester 1 Plant Biology Horticultural Plants Horticultural Practice 1 Information Literacy
for Horticulture
Semester 2 Ecology, Soil and Plants Horticultural Technology Horticultural Practice 2 Plant Production
Year 2 Semester 1 Advanced Plant Biology Designing with Plants Management of Urban Vegetation Elective
Semester 2 Managing Staff Sustainable Horticultural Management Elective Elective
Electives Garden Design and Management Landscape Construction 1 Propagation of Ornamental Plants Production of Cultivated Plants
Landscape Construction 2 Graphics for Garden Design Urban Tree Management
Elective subjects Compulsory subjects

Health sciences
Bachelor of Biomedicine
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Tina Thorburn is a first-year
student in the Bachelor of
Biomedicine. She will travel to
Guatemala in 2009 for three
weeks’ volunteer work with
the Global Vision International
program, which builds better
communities.
“The Melbourne Model really appealed
because at 17 years of age, I wasn’t sure
that I wanted to do Medicine. I’m more
certain now. It’s a really good system, it
allows you to open your mind and make a
choice later.
My grandparents in the States couldn’t
understand why you’d go straight into
six years of Medicine without doing
undergraduate study. So they supported me
coming here.”
At present, Tina’s favourite subjects are
in biology, but she also enjoys the break
from science that her history ‘breadth’
subjects provide. Tina’s dream job is to be
a surgeon.
“I chose the Bachelor of Biomedicine
because I was originally inspired by
volunteer work I was involved in at hospitals
in the UK (I went to boarding school in
Somerset for eight years) – I realised it’s not
all like the television show ER!”
Outside of her studies, Tina enjoys the
social life that the University provides.
“During Semester I live at Ormond College,
which is great socially, especially when I
arrived not knowing anyone. I really enjoy
fencing, and I’ve got the Uni Games coming
up. I’d love to go to the World Cup in Europe
next year.”
Tina Thorburn
First Year, Bachelor of
Biomedicine
USA

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Did you know?
The University of Melbourne is
ranked No. 1 in Australia for Life
sciences and Biomedicine and
No. 26 in the world. Q
Q Times Higher Education World Rankings 2008
The Parkville precinct includes
eight major hospitals, 12 research
institutes including Walter
and Eliza Institute of Medical
Research and the Bio21 Institute.
The University of Melbourne
is the second largest research
institution in Australia after the
Commonwealth Scientific and
Industrial Research Organisation
(CSIRO).
Bachelor of Biomedicine
Duration
3 years full-time
1 year Honours available (from 2011)
Fees
See page 104
Campus
Parkville Campus
Entry requirements
See pages 119–127
About the Bachelor of
Biomedicine
The Bachelor of Biomedicine became
available in 2008 and is a preferred
pathway (along with the BSc) to graduate
professional courses in Medicine,
Physiotherapy, Dental Science and Nursing,
which the University is phasing in for 2011.
www.bbiomed.unimelb.edu.au/pathways/
graduate_professional_degrees.html
Advances in biomedical sciences have
a major impact on our understanding
of human health and the treatment of
disease. Choosing to study biomedicine
provides opportunities for clinical practice,
biomedical research, and the development
of therapeutic strategies to address the
major world health challenges faced in the
21st century. Graduates of the Bachelor
of Biomedicine will play leading roles
in resolving these issues and providing
innovative health care solutions.
The Bachelor of Biomedicine prepares
you for the challenges of translating
knowledge in the biomedical sciences
to health care delivery and practice. It
provides the solid foundation necessary
to prepare you for health-related and other
graduate professional programs, as well
as for specialised graduate research. The
core of the degree will be knowledge of
the biological bases and integrated nature
of the structure and function of the body,
and consideration of their interaction with
environmental influences as determinants of
health and disease.
The faculty is one of Australia’s premier
biomedical research facilities and is
consistently ranked in the world’s top 20
universities by the Times Higher Education
Supplement.
>>The University’s location provides
students with access to leading centres
of excellence across the biomedical
sciences
>>Student learning is supported by learning
centres, libraries and computing facilities
and by transition and career services
focused on the needs of biomedicine
students
>>An integrated core curriculum provides
exposure to the wide range of biomedical
sciences, while the opportunity to
undertake a major in a specific area
provides disciplinary depth.
Graduates may use their Bachelor of
Biomedicine to pursue a career in the health
sciences by entering one of the University’s
graduate programs in Medicine and
Surgery, Dentistry, Nursing or Physiotherapy
or pursue a career in biomedical research
or a related field by undertaking a higher
degree by research (Masters or PhD).
Graduates may also seek employment
in the biomedical sector or choose to
apply their knowledge of biomedicine to
other areas such as teaching, science
communication, journalism, museum
curatorship, intellectual property law, and
commercialisation of new inventions.
Careers
The Bachelor of Biomedicine at Melbourne
leads to a range of career opportunities. Not
only will you gain in-depth knowledge and
technical skills, but you will also develop
fundamental skills in the scientific method
such as critical thinking and problem
solving, analysis of data and evidence,
written and oral communication and the
ability to work collaboratively.
There are a range of career opportunities
that apply the skills and knowledge of
biomedicine to other areas such as science
communication, journalism, museum
curatorship, and commercialisation of new
inventions. Biomedicine graduates are
equipped for a range of careers in industries
including business, science, health,
engineering, education and technology.
Graduates may seek employment within
the biomedical sector or consider a career
in biomedical research or related fields by
pursuing a research higher degree (Masters
or PhD). Biomedicine graduates could also
proceed to a range of other professional
graduate programs within the University
including those in biomedical engineering,
applied commerce, law, social work and
teaching.
Professional and international
degree recognition
A biomedicine degree from the University
of Melbourne leads to unlimited career
opportunities. Not only will you gain in-depth
knowledge and technical skills, you will also
develop fundamental skills in the scientific
method, critical thinking and problemsolving,
analysis of data and evidence,
written and oral communication and the
ability to work collaboratively in teams.
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Depth
Developing your specialisation
Depth within a particular biomedical
discipline is achieved by completing 50
points (usually four subjects) in a major at
third-year level.
Majors currently available are:
>>Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
>>Bioengineering Systems
>>Biotechnology
>>Cell & Developmental Biology
>>Defence & Disease
>>Genetics
>>Human Structure and Function
>>Microbiology, Infection & Immunology
>>Neuroscience
>>Pathology
>>Pharmacology
>>Physiology.
More information: www.bbiomed.unimelb.
edu.au
Breadth
Knowledge across disciplines
Students can choose subjects from a wide
variety of disciplines including speciallydeveloped
University Breadth Subjects
that provide a multidisciplinary approach
to teaching and learning from across the
humanities, social sciences and sciences.
Biomedicine students also take 75 points
(one quarter of the degree) from other
discipline areas. Breadth subjects may offer
a different focus from core degree studies:
Some will focus on the acquisition of new
skills that complement core studies. For
example, undertake a subject in Philosophy
and Ethics, to provide a context for a major
in Genetics in the Bachelor of Biomedicine.
Some will be interdisciplinary, for example,
the University Breadth Subjects. Many of
these subjects will address the ‘big issues’
facing the world today, such as climate
change, human relationships and the role of
science and technology. Others will provide
an opportunity for study in a completely
new area of interest or the continuation of an
interest developed at school. For example,
you can pursue an interest in languages,
music or psychology while completing the
Bachelor of Biomedicine.
Knowledge transfer
Connecting with other students,
industry and the community
Students in the Bachelor of Biomedicine
are encouraged to investigate opportunities
for study overseas as a study abroad or
exchange student in the second year of the
degree. Limited opportunities exist for study
overseas as the course structure somewhat
restricts available subjects, however a full
list of suitable universities and subjects is
available at www.bbiomed.unimelb.edu.au.
Work and industry placements are available
in semester breaks. Information about
applying for these placements is available
at www.bbiomed.unimelb.edu.au
Bachelor of Biomedicine
Year 1 Semester 1 Biomolecules & Cells Chemistry for Biomedicine Calculus 2 Music Language 1
Semester 2 Genes & Environment Physics for Biomedicine* Experimental Design
& Data Analysis*
Year 2 Semester 1 Molecular & Cellular Biomedicine Microbes, Infections &
Responses (selective)
Australia in the Wine World
Managing People and
Organisations
Semester 2 Integrated Human Structure & Function Biochemistry (selective) Music Language 2
Year 3 Semester 1 Biomedicine: From
Principles of Immunology Injury & Disease I Organisational Behaviour
Molecule to Malady
Semester 2 Frontiers in Biomedicine Techniques in Microbiology &
Immunology OR Techniques
for Disease Investigation
Viruses and Other Parasites OR
Medical & Applied Immunology
Music Language 3
Major subject Elective subjects Compulsory subjects Breadth subject

Bachelor of Biomedicine Graduate Pathways
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Bachelor of Biomedicine
Duration: 3 years full-time
Choose from the following
Honours
Duration: 1 year full-time
Available in: Selected streams within the Bachelor of Biomedicine.
Graduate research degrees Q
Duration: 2 years full-time
Masters by Research
major areas of study:
A specialised fourth year comprising coursework and a research Duration: 3 years full-time
>> Biochemistry and Molecular
project.
Doctor of Philosophy – PhD
Biology
>> Bioengineering Systems
>> Biotechnology
>> Cell and Developmental
Graduate professional development programs Q
Biology
Graduates looking for advanced training or career development can choose from the many graduate coursework
>> Defence and Disease
>> Genetics
programs offered in the wide range of key health discipline areas.
>> Human Structure and
See http://www.mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/courses/ for more information.
Function
>> Microbiology, Infection and
Immunology
>> Neuroscience
>> Pathology
>> Pharmacology
>> Physiology.
Graduate professional entry degrees Q
Duration: generally 2–4 years full-time
Title: Master of (unless otherwise specified):
Including: Clinical Audiology, Dental Surgery (Doctor of), Engineering, Genetic Counselling, Medicine (Doctor
of), Physiotherapy (Doctor of), Optometry W (Doctor of), Law – The Melbourne JD (Juris Doctor), Management
www.bbiomed.unimelb.edu.au (Accounting), Nursing Science, Social Work, Teaching. See pages 80–97 for more information.
Employment: See www.biommed.unimelb.edu.au/pathways-and-careers.html
Q Selection
into these programs is based on performance in an undergraduate degree and additional selection criteria may also apply. Note this information indicates many, but not all
possible pathways to graduate study. Guaranteed pathways to graduate professional entry degrees exist for high achieving school-leavers. See www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/
ugrad/apply/scores/guaranteed-entry.html for details.
W Pending academic board approval
Capstone activities
Drawing it all together
Two core third-year subjects draw together
the many strands of the Bachelor of
Biomedicine. Taking the students from
the molecular level to global issues
in population health is the subject
Biomedicine: From Molecule to Malady
which provides an excellent and concise
overview of biomedicine.
The second third-year core subject is
Frontiers in Biomedicine, which is designed
to provide a topical and thoughtful look
at issues in Biomedicine such as gene
therapy, the bionic eye and cloning. Topics
within this subject are expected to vary
from year to year to provide students with
the chance to look in-depth at the hottest
issues of the day.
Honours
Honours in Biomedicine will have its
first intake in 2011. Honours is a fourth
year of study which draws together the
theory and practical skills gained in
your previous studies, enables you to
develop new research and professional
skills, and gain in-depth knowledge in
your particular interest area. The year
comprises: an individual research project
designed to extend your knowledge and
skills in problem-solving, and advanced
coursework.
Graduate study opportunities
Graduate study opportunities include
Graduate professional entry programs
specialising in Dental Surgery, Medicine,
Nursing, Clinical Audiology, Genetic
Counselling, Adolescent Health & Welfare
and Physiotherapy or courses in Biomedical
Engineering, Optometry or Public Health.
Graduate professional entry programs are
also available in Management (Accounting),
Law, Social Work. Science Teaching and
Urban Planning. Specialist advanced
research and/or coursework programs in
the biomedical sciences are also available
to graduates.
For more information contact:
Medicine, Dentistry and Health
Sciences Student Centre
t +61 3 83445890
f +61 3 93477084
e biomed-info@unimelb.edu.au
w www.bbiomed.unimelb.edu.au

Bachelor of Oral Health
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The Bachelor of Oral Health course offers a wide range of opportunities
to develop both academic and clinical skills under the supervision of
highly-qualified staff.
Yohanes Chandra Setiawan
Indonesia

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Did you know?
Our strong research base
enables you to have access
to the latest knowledge
and expertise such as the
revolutionary remineralisation
product Recaldent TM .
You will undertake clinical work
at the Royal Dental Hospital of
Melbourne and in the final year,
clinical rotations are undertaken
at Community Clinics in city and
rural locations.
Bachelor of Oral Health students
develop health professional team
skills through shared teaching
with Dental Science students.
Bachelor of Oral Health
Duration
3 years full-time
Fees
See page 104
Campus
Parkville Campus
Entry requirements
See pages 119–127
About the Bachelor of
Oral Health
The Bachelor of Oral Health is a fixed
course with a dual (combined) vocational
outcome – therapy and hygiene – and is the
premier dental auxiliary course in Victoria
providing training for dental therapists and
dental hygienists.
The strong research base at the Melbourne
Dental School ensures you have access
to the latest knowledge and expertise. For
example, the revolutionary remineralisation
product Recaldent, which replaces
minerals in damaged teeth, was invented at
the School by Professor Eric Reynolds and
his research team.
The School is at the forefront of oral
health science research, with state-ofthe-art
technologies and international
collaborations. In recent years, the School
has attracted more research funding than
any other dental school in Australia and has
an enviable international research reputation
ranking alongside Harvard and Toronto.
You will be supported by friendly and helpful
staff and have access to a wide range of
student resources to help you in your
studies and in developing new friendship
networks:
>>Small-group learning and tutorials, which
bring together local students, overseas
students and tutors to work on problems
and to share their ideas and knowledge
>>Student societies, which provide valuable
networks through social activities and
peer support
>>The Brownless Biomedical Library, a
major specialist library with electronic
facilities and an extensive print-based
collection
>>Extensive scientific laboratories and
museums of anatomy and pathology, and
medical and dental history.
Careers
Students in the Bachelor of Oral Health
will develop all the technical skills required
for practice as either a dental hygienist
or dental therapist. These include:
communication and interpersonal skills;
evaluation and advocacy skills; analytical
and problem-solving skills; critical thinking
skills; respect for intellectual integrity
and scientific truth; planning and timemanagement
skills; self-directed learning
skills; leadership skills; appreciation of, and
sensitivity to, cultural diversity.
Bachelor of Oral Health graduates provide
dental care in a collaborative and referral
relationship with a dentist and work as
dental therapists and hygienists in both
the public and private sectors, general
and specialist practice and oral health
promotion and teaching. Specifically
dental therapists: provide dental care for
children and adolescents; examine oral and
dental conditions, restore and conserve
permanent and deciduous teeth and
perform extractions of deciduous teeth and
remove calculus. Dental hygienists: provide
dental care for all age groups; examine and
record the nature and severity of periodontal
conditions and clean, scale and rootplane
teeth. Both therapists and hygienists
undertake dental health promotion, a range
of orthodontic and preventive procedures,
including impressions, topical fluoride
applications and fissure sealants and take
and interpret radiographs.
Bachelor of Oral Health graduates typically
find employment as dental therapists
or dental hygienists in private practice,
public hospitals and the health services.
Employment prospects are excellent as
there is an ongoing demand for dental
therapists or dental hygienists.
Professional and international
degree recognition
The Bachelor of Oral Health is recognised
throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Graduates are eligible for membership
of the Therapists’ and Hygienists’
Associations. International applicants
are advised to check with the registering
authorities in their home countries whether
this degree is an acceptable qualification
to practise as a dental therapist or dental
hygienist.
Bachelor of Oral Health graduates typically
find employment as dental hygienists or
dental therapists in private practice, public
hospitals and the health services.
Knowledge transfer
Connecting with other students,
industry and the community
Second- and final-year Bachelor of Oral
Health students are rostered to the Royal
Dental Hospital of Melbourne, other major
hospitals in Melbourne, some urban
community clinics and the Goulburn Valley
Health and Rumbalara Aboriginal Health
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Bachelor of Oral Health
Year 1 Society and Health 1A Society and Health 1B Oral Health Sciences 1A Oral Health Sciences 1B Oral Health Practice 1
Year 2 Health Promotion 2A Health Promotion 2B Oral Health Sciences 2A Oral Health Sciences 2B Oral Health Practice 2
Year 3 Oral Health Therapy Research Oral Health Practice 3
Compulsory subjects
Graduate study opportunities
Graduates will be eligible for entry into a
range of postgraduate programs in public
health, health services management
and research. A wide range of graduate
professional entry programs is also
available to graduates. See pages 78–79 for
more information.
For more information contact:
Melbourne Dental School
t +61 3 9341 1500
f +61 3 9341 1599
e enquiries@dent.unimelb.edu.au
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Studies in Psychology
Erlend Kvaale is a third year
Bachelor of Science student,
majoring in Psychology.
His ambition is to pursue a
career that involves some
degree of clinical practice
and some degree of research.
After graduation, he plans to
continue on to Honours and
a Masters or PhD in Clinical
Psychology.
“I am attracted to clinical practice because
it is a field where you can see tangible
outcomes of your work in terms of
improving life for distressed individuals. At
the same time, I am attracted to developing
the understanding and treatment of
psychological disorders through research.”
Erlend found himself inspired by subjects
that covered psychological disorders. In
a typical week as a Bachelor of Science
student, he spends around 45 hours a week
studying. “A quarter of this time is spent on
classes and tutorials, and the remaining
three quarters on reading and writing
on topics that are either directly subjectrelevant
or just absorbing to me.”
While Erlend is studying in Melbourne, he
plans to make use of our proximity to Asia
for travel. “I would like to travel while I'm
staying in Australia; Asian cultures and
histories are fascinating.”
During the first few months at Melbourne,
Erlend found it challenging to speak English
all the time. But it was exciting to check out
a new city and make friends. “I was staying
in the International House college during my
first semester, and it was a lot of fun.”
Erlend Kvaale
Third Year, Bachelor of Science
(Psychology)
Norway

Did you know?
The University of Melbourne has
one of the largest psychology
departments in Australia and has
been teaching psychology for
more than 100 years.
Our research interests and
strengths are in cognitive and
behavioural neuroscience, social
and developmental psychology
and clinical psychology.
You will have the opportunity to
participate in research work as
early as first year through the
Research Participation Program.
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Psychology has been taught at the
University of Melbourne for over 100
years and the School of Behavioural
Science is one of the largest psychology
departments in Australia. Through the
University of Melbourne New Generation
undergraduate degrees, you are able to
study psychology either as an Australian
Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)-
accredited sequence (through Arts, Science
or Commerce) or as breadth subjects within
your undergraduate degree in Biomedicine,
Commerce, Environments or Music. No
additional prerequisites are needed to study
psychology in Year 1 once you meet the
entry requirements for your chosen New
Generation undergraduate degree.
Our research interests are wide and varied,
with particular strengths in cognitive
and behavioural neuroscience, social
psychology, developmental psychology and
clinical psychology.
You have the opportunity to participate in
research work as early as first year through
the Research Participation Program, where
you will be exposed to how research is
conducted.
Careers
Psychology graduates are equipped
with valuable and transferable skills
which open up a wide range of potential
career pathways. Whether you have
studied individual psychology subjects or
completed psychology as an accredited
sequence, your career opportunities are
varied. Some of the skills you will learn –
which are highly sought after by employers
include: analytical and critical thinking
skills, written and oral communication skills,
research skills and critical evaluation skills,
ability to integrate data from disparate fields
into a coherent picture and the ability to
source, assess and interpret data etc.
Psychology graduates are equipped
with skills which open up a wide range
of potential career pathways and career
opportunities. These include journalism,
editing, public relations, teaching, market
research, human resources, business
development, marketing and advertising,
clinical settings, government bodies, and
the world of politics etc.
If you complete a 125-point accredited
sequence, you may apply to study a fourth
year Honours degree or a postgraduate
diploma (see Honours and Fourth Year
section below). However, to be eligible to
register as a psychologist in the state of
Victoria, it is necessary for you to complete
four years of accredited study in psychology
and two years of accredited postgraduate
professional studies to practice. The
courses conducted by the School are
accredited by the Australian Psychology
Accreditation Council (APAC).
Graduates who go on to pursue indepth
training (professional or research
postgraduate degrees) in the psychology
field find employment in a number of
specialised areas. These can include
academic, applied research, clinical,
clinical neuropsychology, community,
counselling, educational, forensic, health,
industrial/organisational, social and sports
psychology. See www.psych.unimelb.edu.
au/profession/career/
Professional and international
degree recognition
The undergraduate 125-point sequence,
Honours/Postgraduate Diploma programs
and postgraduate courses are accredited
by the APAC, the accrediting authority for
psychology courses taught in Australia.
These qualifications are well regarded
overseas.
Knowledge transfer
Connecting with other students,
industry and the community
To provide you with a greater understanding
of the discipline and its career prospects,
the School invites practitioners and
prominent figures in the field to speak at
various public lectures and seminars. You
will benefit greatly through your interaction
with these experienced professionals. The
Insight Lectures presented by practising
professionals in the respective fields of
psychology is an especially popular and
beneficial series of lectures for students.
Students get insight into real issues on the
job, challenges and satisfaction factors that
they can expect when they pursue a career
in the respective fields of psychology.
In addition, you will get the opportunity to
participate in research work as early as year
one through the Research Participation
Program, where you will be exposed to
how research is conducted. There are also
possibilities for you to participate in student
exchange programs and study abroad
schemes at the University.
Honours
The fourth-year program can be undertaken
through an Arts or Science Honours degree,
or the Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology,
both of which are accredited by APAC.
Part-time study is available. The program
comprises four coursework subjects, two
of which are electives, and a supervised
research project. The research project
provides an opportunity to gain experience
in all aspects of conducting and reporting
independent empirical research.
The fourth-year program is rigourous
and places are competitive. Selection is
based primarily on academic performance
in the second and third years of your
undergraduate degree. The objective
of the fourth year program is to help
students acquire the knowledge, skills,
and scholarship necessary for achieving
excellence in psychology. More specifically,
the fourth year program will provide
students with the opportunities to learn the
intellectual background, ethical principles
and content areas of psychology as a
scientific discipline.
Application is open to graduates of the
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
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three-year sequence in psychology (or
equivalent). Successful applicants must
satisfy both the School and Faculty's
selection criteria.
For the Postgraduate Diploma in
Psychology, entry is open to graduates
with an ordinary bachelors degree (or
equivalent qualification) that includes an
APAC-accredited three-year sequence
in psychology (or equivalent). Successful
applicants must satisfy the School's
selection criteria.
Graduate study opportunities
Psychology graduates enjoy a wide range
of opportunities to further their studies or
engage in professional training. Students
who have completed four years of
accredited psychology studies may apply to
pursue any of these postgraduate courses;
Research degrees: Master of Philosophy,
Doctor of Philosophy; Professional
Training (via coursework): Master of
Psychology (Clinical), Master of Psychology
(Clinical Child Specialisation), Master of
Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology) or
Combined Master/PhD (via coursework
and research thesis); Combined
Master of Psychology (Clinical)/PhD,
Combined Master of Psychology (Clinical
Neuropsychology)/PhD, Combined
Master of Psychology (Clinical Child
Specialisation)/PhD.
Alternatively, students who have completed
an undergraduate degree with a sequence
in psychology studies may choose to
enrol in one of the University’s graduate
professional entry programs, including
programs in Law, Teaching, Nursing and
Genetic Counselling.
For more information contact:
School of Behavioural Science
12th Floor Redmond Barry Building,
School of Behavioural Science
t +61 3 8344 6377
f +61 3 9347 6618
e enquiries@psych.unimelb.edu.au
w www.psych.unimelb.edu.au

Science
Bachelor of Agriculture
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“I am a Latin American student,
from Bogota, Colombia and
I did nearly two years of
Medicine at a very recognised
university in my country.
After two years of studying, I
decided to study English in an
English-speaking country for
a year, as this is the best way
to actually learn the language.
When I arrived in Australia
(Sydney) I changed my mind
about going back to Colombia.
I did some research into the
courses that were available in
the best universities throughout
Australia and I came across the
University of Melbourne. It was
definitely the best decision I
made.
I heard about the Bachelor of Agriculture at
Trinity College where I did my Foundation
Year. What interested me the most about
the Bachelor of Agriculture was the study of
a number of different types of Agricultural
Systems, which depend on the design of
the landscape, land resources, climatic
conditions, and so forth. I chose this course
initially because my principal aim was to
be the producer and manager of a large
Beef Feedlot. At this stage though, I am
becoming more interested in global issues
including the production of food.”
Louisa Fernanda Quinonez
Forero
Second Year, Bachelor of
Agriculture
Colombia

46
Did you know?
A 36% rise in demand for
agricultural and natural resource
management qualifications is
projected for the next six years. Q
Q Elizabeth Heath, ‘At last - movement at the station’,
Campus Review, 4 February 2008.
Associate Professor Deli Chen’s
work in Australia and China
is leading to more efficient
use of fertilizers and reducing
greenhouse gas emissions.
World trade in agricultural, fishery
and forestry totals $480 billion
annually according to the Food
and Agriculture Organization
of the United Nations (average
2000-2002, FAOSTAT).
www.fao.org/trade/index_en.asp
Bachelor of Agriculture
Duration
3 years full-time
Fees
See page 104
Campus
Parkville and Dookie Campus
Entry requirements
See pages 119–127
About the Bachelor of
Agriculture
The University of Melbourne’s School
of Land and Environment is Australia’s
most comprehensive agriculture faculty,
providing education and research in
support of sustainable land and resource
management, including water resource
and energy conservation in agricultural and
regional areas, food science, production
systems for dairies, grains, fruit crops,
agricultural economics and agribusiness.
We work to solve some of the major
problems of our time affecting agriculture
and safe food production, both in Australia
and internationally.
We have a global focus – our graduates
develop careers that take them around
the world, and we recruit our staff from the
world’s universities and research institutes.
Melbourne Agriculture graduates
have the opportunity to contribute to
creating sustainable agricultural and
rural environments in such diverse fields
as improved water and energy use
efficiency, land management, pollution
and greenhouse gas management, use
of biotechnology in crops and animal
production, and improved food production
and safety.
The Bachelor of Agriculture combines
the strengths of two of the University’s
campuses. The majority of your studies
will take place at the Parkville campus
(in the city of Melbourne), while several
subjects will be taught intensively in blocks
at the Dookie campus, located between
Shepparton and Benalla, in the Goulburn
Valley – Victoria’s food bowl.
Dookie operates 2240 hectares of farms,
including 30 hectares of orchard and
vineyard, a 200-cow dairy enterprise and
a large cropping and grazing operation,
providing on-site learning laboratories. By
living on campus, you experience first-hand
the seasonality and interdependence of
these agricultural production systems.
There is an emphasis on the development
of solid career paths. The Melbourne
School of Land and Environment enjoys
close relationships with employers, leading
to high employment rates, as measured by
the Graduate Career Council of Australia.
Scholarships
The University of Melbourne offers selected
scholarships and prizes to students in this
course at different stages of study.
For information on scholarships please
see: www.landfood.unimelb.edu.au/
scholarships/undergrad.html and
www.services.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/
ugrad/
Careers
Graduates are concerned with global issues
such as climate change, greenhouse gas
emissions, smart irrigation and water use
and sustainable production systems.
Graduates will have a broad understanding
of applied science across a range of
discipline areas including the new sciences
of biotechnology and spatial information
systems (GPS), with a high-level of
understanding of food production systems
and natural and managed ecosystems.
They will have the knowledge, skills and
attributes to enable them to adapt to and
lead technological and social change and
have a sense of intellectual curiosity and a
desire for lifelong learning.
Our graduates can be found in a variety
of industries and employment areas
including: public and private land care
and management; agribusinesses,
biotechnology, research and development;
finance and banking, marketing,
environmental and business consulting
firms, government and policy agencies,
international trade, food processing
companies, farm management and
extension positions both in Australia and
overseas.
Professional and international
degree recognition
The universal nature of ornamental and
environmental horticulture makes this
qualification very portable, and University
of Melbourne graduates are working
internationally.
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Bachelor of Agriculture
Year 1 Semester 1 Food for a Healthy Planet Biology of Cells and Organisms Fundamentals of Chemistry Introduction to Mathematics
Semester 2 Data and Decision Genetics and the Evolution of Life Land Resources Agribusiness Financial Management
Year 2 Semester 1 Statistics Life of Plants Animal Science and Nutrition Soil and Water
Semester 2 Land, Food and Resource Economics Plants in the Environment Animal Management Sustainable Food or Special Studies
Year 3 Semester 1 Industry Project Supply Chain Management Irrigation and Water Management Animal Production Systems
Semester 2 Industry Project Innovation Change and
Plant Production Systems Food and Water: Global
Knowledge Transfer
Issues, Local Impacts
Compulsory subjects
Extra requirements
It is University policy to take all reasonable
steps to minimise the impact of disability
upon academic study, and reasonable
adjustments will be made to enhance a
student’s participation in the University’s
programs. This course requires all students
to enrol in subjects where they must actively
and safely contribute to field excursions
and laboratory activities. Students who feel
their disability will impact on meeting this
requirement are encouraged to discuss this
matter with the Subject Co-ordinator and
Disability Liaison Unit (+61 3 8344 7068 or
DLU-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au).
Students enrolling in the Melbourne School
of Land and Environment are advised that
some courses of study may put them at
an increased risk of contracting Q Fever.
Q Fever is a relatively common, preventable
condition which while rarely fatal, can cause
a severe acute illness and can result in
damage to heart valves and chronic fatigue.
It is recommended that students consider
undertaking screening and vaccination for
Q Fever prior to commencement of study.
Students may be required to provide proof
of vaccination prior to undertaking some
coursework. Your course co-ordinator
will advise you of this requirement prior to
commencement of the study semester.
Vaccine costs for students are not covered
by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
(PBS), Medicare, or by the University. Some
students with full private health coverage
(which has hospital and ancillary cover) may
receive partial reimbursement for vaccine
costs.
Honours
If you choose to undertake the fourth
(Honours) year, you will devise a research
project in close collaboration between you,
your lecturers and industry advisers. You
will develop knowledge and understanding
of research methods, skills to design
experiments, and skills in communicating
effectively, verbally and in writing, to both
scientific and non-scientific audiences.
Graduate study opportunities
Students may wish to continue their
undergraduate studies and undertake their
Honours year.
The School offers excellent opportunities
for students to pursue postgraduate studies
in the fields of agricultural science, forest
eco-system science, natural resource
management, urban horticulture, food
science, animal welfare, wood science,
agribusiness, wine technology and
viticulture. Programs available include
Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas,
Postgraduate Certificates, and Postgraduate
Diplomas, Masters (by coursework),
Masters (by research) and Doctoral
degrees.
For more information contact:
Louisa King
Undergraduate Student Administration Officer
t +61 3 8344 0276
f +61 3 9348 2156
e kingl@unimelb.edu.au
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Bachelor of Science
Joann says her experience at
Melbourne so far has been
well beyond her expectations.
A highlight for her has been
playing hockey, through which
she says she has met lots of
fun people.
“Just come, you’ll love it,” she says. “Social
life is great as you get to meet people
from everywhere. There are sports and
cultural events for all tastes, the city is safe,
public transport and general traffic is well
organised and the food is good… nothing
like Peruvian food, but there’s a great variety
of Asian food. Definitely worth coming all
the way from Peru!”
Joann chose the University of Melbourne
because of its prestige – and hockey.
“I started researching the University of
Melbourne and asking about the city and
got only positive comments from teachers
and friends, so that helped my decision,”
she says.
“I looked it up on the internet and was really
impressed by it.”
Joann Cottle
First Year, Bachelor of Science
Recipient of an International
Undergraduate Scholarship
(2008) and a New Generation
Scholarship (2008)
Peru

Did you know?
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The University is ranked No. 1 in
Australia (No. 26 in the world) for
Life Sciences and Biomedicine. Q
No. 2 in Australia (No. 27 in the
world) for Natural Sciences. W
W Times Higher Education World Rankings 2008
No. 2 in Australia (No. 28 in the
world) for Technology. E
E Times Higher Education World Rankings 2008
Q Times Higher Education World Rankings 2008
Bachelor of Science
Duration
3 years full-time
1 year Honours available
Fees
See page 104
Campus
Parkville Campus
Entry requirements
See pages 119–127
About the Bachelor of Science
For over 100 years sciences, engineering
and technology at Melbourne have
made an exceptional and significant
contribution to our reputation as the leading
research organisation in Australia. We
are consistently ranked among the top
universities in the world for the sciences and
technology. In 2008 Q our rankings were:
>>No. 1 in Australia for Biomedicine, and
seventh in the world
>>No. 2 in Australia for Technology, including
Engineering
>>No. 2 in Australia for Science and 27th in
the world.
Faculty of Science teaching staff are among
the most internationally recognised in
Australia as demonstrated by our unbroken
run of success in the Australian Government
Federation Fellow program. These
awards rank among the most prestigious
research grants in the country and reward
international scientific excellence. We
currently have Federation Fellows on staff
across 12 different branches of science and
technology.
We provide you with a package of learning
experiences which you can tailor as
you move through the course towards
graduation and your career. This package
includes foundation science and technology
subjects, specialisation at later years and
opportunities to take your learning offcampus,
whether that be through industry
placements, community interactions or
overseas exchange. You will be guided
through these experiences by inspirational
staff at the cutting edge of discovery.
We pride ourselves on the quality facilities
we offer, where you will undertake your
classroom and practical learning. Examples
include study area-specific first-year Learning
Centres, which provide academic resources
and advisers as well as opportunities to
meet and collaborate with other students,
state-of-the-art research and development
activities and facilities, including links to the
Parkville Precinct, the major centre in Australia
for biomedicine, engineering, physical and
life science and agricultural and veterinary
research; and the University of Melbourne
Herbarium, which houses a 10 000 strong
specimen collection dating back to the 1850s.
More information is available at:
www.science.unimelb.edu.au
Scholarships
In addition to the general Government and
University scholarships, financial support is
available specifically to Bachelor of Science
students. Please see: www.science.
unimelb.edu.au/scholarships for more
information.
Careers
While almost half of our students go on to
complete further study, Bachelor of Science
graduates have career opportunities in a
number of different industries including pure
or applied scientific research, business,
science communication and promotion,
and education. The excellent transferable
skills that our graduates acquire in
problem-solving, communication, logical
thinking, and working with data are in high
demand by employers both nationally and
internationally. As a global discipline, your
science degree will allow you to work, study
and travel all over the world.
Professional and international
degree recognition
Bachelor of Science degrees with a major
in one of the Engineering Systems (plus a
Master of Engineering) are professionally
recognised by Engineers Australia and
by signatory countries to the Washington
Accord. This provides graduates with a truly
international qualification.
The 125-point psychology major is
accredited by the Australian Psychology
Accreditation Council (APAC), the
accrediting authority for psychology
courses taught in Australia. These
qualifications are generally well-regarded
overseas. You are advised to check
registration requirements with the relevant
authority in your home country if you are an
international student.
Depth
Developing your specialisation
The Bachelor of Science (BSc) offers a
comprehensive program with areas of study
spanning the sciences, technology and
engineering. It is also a preferred pathway
(along with the BBiomed) to the graduate
professional entry programs in Medicine,
Physiotherapy, Dental Science and Nursing.
The BSc provides you with the opportunity
to tailor your own program of study to your
individual strengths and career goals. You
will be able to explore several areas in your
first year, becoming more specific in your
choices as you progress towards your third
and final year.
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With no compulsory subjects to undertake
in your first year, your program of study will
be unique to your interests and capabilities.
The structure of the course provides
flexibility and promotes choice – you will
choose your major only at the end of your
second year. This provides a coherent
study experience and a depth of knowledge
in a science, technology or engineering
discipline. In the third year of the degree,
there will be a capstone experience for each
major, where you will apply the knowledge
and skills you have developed.
Several first-year packages have been
designed to assist you to put together useful
subject combinations that will provide you
with flexibility to reach a decision about your
final major of interest at a later stage in your
degree. These have been designed to cater
for different backgrounds and interests.
The packages available are Behavioural
Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth &
Environmental Sciences, Engineering
Systems, Life Sciences, Mathematical
Sciences & Information Technology, and
Physical Sciences.
Breadth
Knowledge across disciplines
The Bachelor of Science aims to produce
graduates who are trained in a particular
discipline (depth) as well as knowledgeable
across disciplines (breadth). Throughout
the course you will undertake breadth
subjects that integrate perspectives
from the sciences, humanities and the
social sciences, or contrast with science
core subjects. Breadth subjects develop
knowledge, skills and approaches to
learning that equip you for careers
and research in which interdisciplinary
understanding is increasingly important.
You might choose to study breadth subjects
that explore the historical background and
evolution of scientific concepts in disciplines
such as History and Philosophy of Science,
History or Anthropology. Alternatively, you
might look at science in the context of the
challenges facing modern society, using
studies in disciplines such as Political
Science, Law, Education, Criminology or
Economics. Importantly, if you have interests
that lie outside of the sciences, you might
choose to use your breadth subjects to
delve further into these areas.
Students can choose subjects from a wide
variety of disciplines including speciallydeveloped
University Breadth Subjects
that provide a multidisciplinary approach
to teaching and learning from across the
humanities, social sciences and sciences.
Knowledge transfer
Connecting with other students,
industry and the community
Bachelor of Science students will be
encouraged to take their learning
beyond the classroom to gain a range of
experiences to complement their studies.
Such experiences include mentoring
secondary school students, undertaking
overseas exchange programs, participating
in research internships or being involved in
community projects. These activities allow
you to share knowledge with the wider
community, and gain valuable experience
for future employment.
In2science Peer Mentoring in Schools
Program
In2science is an exciting and innovative
program that adds to secondary school
students’ experience of science and
mathematics, where volunteer peer role
models engage with students and teachers.
University Science and Mathematics
students volunteer their time to work in
school classrooms for a few hours each
week. You will act as a role model for the
students, inspiring them to raise their
aspirations and achieve their potential in
these subjects. See: www.science.unimelb.
edu.au/current/opportunities
Study Abroad and Exchange
Student mobility is an integral component
of the Melbourne Model as the University
seeks to broaden learning experiences,
not only across academic disciplines, but
across the globe.
By taking part in an exchange or other
international student mobility program you
will have an opportunity to immerse yourself
in a different social, cultural and intellectual
milieu, thereby adding an international
perspective to your studies. All students are
actively encouraged to undertake exchange
as part of their studies. The University of
Melbourne offers a range of scholarships,
bursaries, and other funding options to help
you complete part of your course at one of
over 120 partner institutions, in 31 countries
across the world.
From 2009 onwards, a minimum of 800
Melbourne Abroad scholarships will be
awarded each year. The scholarships, with
a value of up to $2500, will be awarded
to eligible students to support their
participation in Study Abroad or Exchange
programs in their second or third year of
undergraduate study.
For more information see: www.services.
unimelb.edu.au/exchanges/
Science Communicators Project
The Science Communicators Project aims
to enhance the teaching of science in
primary schools by placing undergraduate
science students in a school to work with a
teacher on a specific science project. This
might be related to the school curriculum,
participating in running a science-based
event, or supporting the school in some
other way.
Honours
The additional year of Honours draws
together the theory and practical skills
gained in your undergraduate studies.
It enables you to develop new research
skills and deepen your knowledge in your
particular discipline. See: www.ssc.science.
unimelb.edu.ad/career/further/honours
Sample course plan Bachelor of Science with major in Zoology
Year 1 Semester 1 Biology of Cells and Organisms Chemistry 1 Geography Food for a Healthy Planet
Semester 2 Genetics and the Evolution of Life Chemistry 2 Biology of Australian Flora
and Fauna
Introduction to Climate Change
Year 2 Semester 1 Animal Structure and Function Cell Biology Genetics Water for a Sustainable Planet
Semester 2 Comparative Animal Physiology Ecology Data Analysis Climate Change 2
Year 3 Semester 1 Animal Behaviour Experimental Behavioural Zoology Ecological Principals Australia in the Wine World
Semester 2 Ecological Applications Environmental Science Elective Climate Change 3
Major subject Elective subjects Compulsory subjects Breadth subjects

Bachelor of Science Graduate Pathways
Bachelor of Science
Duration: 3 years full-time
Fields of study
Choice of 36 majors in the
following disciplines:
>> Behavioural Sciences
>> Chemical Sciences
>> Earth and Environmental
Sciences
>> Engineering Systems
>> Information Technology
>> Life and Biomedical
Sciences
>> Mathematics and Statistics
>> Physical Sciences
>> Animal Health and Disease.
www.bsc.unimelb.edu.au
Honours
Duration: 1 year full-time
Available in: Selected streams within the Bachelor of Science
and comprising coursework and a research project.
The Honours year draws together the theory and practical
skills gained in previous studies, enabling students to develop
new research and professional skills, and gain in-depth
knowledge in a particular interest area.
Graduate professional development programs Q
Duration: Generally 2 years full-time
Title: Master of, unless otherwise specified: Agribusiness, Agricultural Science, Animal Science, Earth Science,
Food Science, Science (Research Training) E, Urban Horticulture, Wine Technology and Viticulture.
Graduate professional entry degrees Q
Duration: Generally 2-4 years full-time
Title: Master of (unless otherwise specified):
Graduate research degrees Q
Duration: 2–3 years full-time
Master of Philosophy (Science)
Duration: 3 years full-time
Doctor of Philosophy (Science) – PhD
Including:
Master of: Clinical Audiology, Cultural Materials Conservation, Engineering, Food Science, Forest Ecosystem
Science, Genetic Counselling, Information Systems, Law – The Melbourne JD (Juris Doctor), Management
(Accounting), Nursing Science, Science, Science (Biotechnology), Science (Environmental Science), Science
(Management Science), Science (Nanotechnology), Social Work, Teaching.
Doctor of: Dental Surgery, Medicine, Physiotherapy, Optometry W, Veterinary Medicine W.
See pages 80–97 for more information.
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Employment: Melbourne Science graduates enjoy careers both locally and abroad in areas such as research and development, professional science,
telecommunications, engineering, health, IT, marketing, government organisations and education.
Q Selection
into these programs is based on performance in an undergraduate degree and additional selection criteria may also apply. Note this information indicates many, but not all
possible pathways to graduate study. Guaranteed pathways to graduate professional entry degrees exist for high achieving school-leavers. See page 79 for details.
W Pending
Academic Board approval.
E This
program can lead to the Doctor of Philosophy (Science) degree.
Graduate study opportunities
The Melbourne Graduate School of Science
is home to our community of scientists
pursuing advanced training in the most
diverse range of scientific disciplines in
Australia. The Graduate School provides
a number of graduate coursework and
research programs that can assist you
in your research or career goals. These
programs have been shaped in consultation
with international and national leaders
of government, industry and research
organisations.
These programs include:
Professional Entry programs:
>>Master of Information Systems
>>Master of Science (Biotechnology)
>>Master of Science (Environmental
Science)
>>Master of Science (Management Science)
>>Master of Science (Nanotechnology)
>>Doctor of Optometry (commencing 2011 –
pending confirmation).
Q New in 2011 subject to Academic Board
approval
Research Training programs
Master of Science with streams in:
>>Biomedical and Health Sciences
> >Botany www.graduate.science.unimelb.
edu.au/programs/msc/botany
> >Chemistry www.graduate.science.
unimelb.edu.au/programs/msc/chemistry
> >Earth Sciences www.graduate.science.
unimelb.edu.au/programs/msc/earthsci
> >Genetics www.graduate.science.unimelb.
edu.au/programs/msc/genetics
> >Geography www.graduate.science.
unimelb.edu.au/programs/msc/geography
– commencing 2010
> >Information Systems www.graduate.
science.unimelb.edu.au/programs/msc/
infosys
> >Mathematics & Statistics www.graduate.
science.unimelb.edu.au/programs/msc/ms
> >Physics www.graduate.science.unimelb.
edu.au/programs/msc/physics
> >Zoology www.graduate.science.unimelb.
edu.au/programs/msc/zoology.
For a complete listing of all Graduate
School of Science programs, please see:
www.graduate.science.unimelb.edu.au/
programs/home
Other graduate study
Bachelor of Science graduates will also
be eligible to apply for other graduate
programs, including Architecture,
Agriculture, Commerce, Dentistry,
Engineering, Law, Medicine and Veterinary
Science, to name a few. For more
information, please see: www.ssc.science.
unimelb.edu.au/career/further
For more information contact:
Science Student Centre
t +61 3 8344 6404
f +61 3 8344 5803
e via http://science-unimelb.custhelp.com
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Bachelor of Veterinary Science
(Direct entry only)
“The American Veterinary
Medical Association (AVMA)
accreditation has meant that I
could return to my home town
and immediately start working
as a veterinarian. I’m currently
working as an intern at the
Angell Animal Medical Centre
in Boston, however I could
quite literally work anywhere in
the world as the course is also
accredited by the Royal College
of Veterinary Surgeons (UK)
and the Australasian Veterinary
Boards Council Inc.”
“I would recommend studying at Melbourne
to anyone. It’s a huge investment, but when
you consider what else you gain from this,
there is no question of value. The whole
experience has changed me. I’m more
confident and wiser to the world outside
of America. Australia is also a very easy
transition from America. It is foreign enough
to feel new and exciting, yet familiar enough
to ease you into a new lifestyle.”
Kristen Hennessy
Graduate of the Veterinary
Science degree
United States of America

Did you know?
The Veterinary School is
Australia’s first and we will
be celebrating our centenary
throughout 2009.
The course is internationally
recognised by the American
Veterinary Medical Association,
the Royal College of Veterinary
Surgeons and the Australasian
Veterinary Boards Council Inc.
Please note that 2010 will be
the last entry into the Bachelor of
Veterinary Science (direct entry
only). If you are applying for entry in
2010 no deferrals will be possible.
From 2011 Veterinary Science will be
offered as a graduate program.
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Bachelor of Veterinary Science
Duration
4 years full-time
Fees
See page 104
Campus
Parkville and Werribee Campus
Entry requirements
See pages 119–127
About the Bachelor of
Veterinary Science
Students wishing to commence their studies
in 2010 will need to enter the three-year
New Generation Bachelor of Science
degree and complete an Animal Health and
Disease major Q (Veterinary Bioscience
specialisation). Entry to the Animal Health
and Disease major Q (Veterinary Bioscience
specialisation) at third year level will be
quota-limited, and it is expected that
students will need to excel in their studies at
first and second year level to be selected.
Selection into the Veterinary Bioscience
specialisation is made at the end of second
year of the BSc. Once selected though,
students who successfully complete all
third year subjects will have guaranteed
progression to the Doctor of Veterinary
Medicine Q degree.
The new veterinary curriculum will include
integrated and clinically based studies from
the first year of the program, as well as a full
year of workplace experiential learning in the
final year.
Q Pending Academic Board approval
Careers
As a graduate of the course you will have
>>acquired the technical competence
to work with animals, their pathogens,
diseases, welfare and management
>>developed skills in problem definition
and solution, in decision-making and in
program design and implementation
>>developed the ability to organise
knowledge and ideas systematically,
discriminate between relevant data, and
generalise safely
>>developed leadership skills and an ability
to interact effectively and communicate
with professional colleagues, individuals
and the general community
>>learnt to understand the rights, privileges
and responsibilities of membership
of learned societies and professional
associations
>>developed the ability to work and make
decisions under pressure.
Employment opportunities for new
graduates are excellent, with most
graduates employed immediately on
graduation or shortly thereafter. You
could go on to specialise in small animal
medicine, equine or farm animal practice,
or focus on exotic animals, wildlife,
laboratory animals or poultry. There
are also opportunities in other walks
of life, including universities, research
establishments, pharmaceutical companies
and government service across the globe.
To find out some of the diverse careers our
graduates have pursued, visit ‘Graduate
Stories’ on our website at: www.muvs.
unimelb.edu.au/grad_stories/
Course structure
First year: (24 weeks at 26 hours per week)
Normal body function; introduction to the
veterinary profession
>>Anatomy 1A and 1B
>>Physiology 1A and 1B
>>Biochemistry A and B
>>Animal Health Management and Welfare
1A and 1B
>>Veterinary Professional Studies.
Second year: (24 weeks at 29 hours
per week), Normal function continued;
introducing the abnormal; the clinical
approach to health and disease
>>Anatomy 2
>>Physiology 2
>>Pharmacology and Toxicology A and B
>>Animal Health Management and Welfare
2A and 2B
>>Pathology A and B
>>Microbiology A and B
>>Parasitology A and B
>>Introduction to Veterinary Clinical
Sciences.
Third year: (26 weeks at 35 hours per
week) Clinical medicine and surgery;
diseases of body systems (Semester 1);
health, welfare and production by species
(Semester 2)
>>Animal Health Management and Welfare 3
>>Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Diseases
of Body Systems 1
>>Diseases of Body Systems 2
>>Dogs, Cats and Miscellaneous Pets 1
>>Pigs
>>Horses 1
>>Cattle 1
>>Small Ruminants 1
>>Professional Practice 1 (Hospital).
Fourth year: (26 weeks at 39 hours per
week), Continues health, welfare and
production by species (Semester 1); clinical
practice electives as ‘Trainee Veterinarian’
(Semester 2)
>>Dogs, Cats and Miscellaneous Pets 2
>>Horses 2
>>Cattle 2
>>Small Ruminants 2
>>Birds and Non-Domestic Animals,
Professional
>>Practice 2 (Hospital)
> >Professional Practice 3 (Electives) W.
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Professional and international
degree recognition
The Faculty of Veterinary Science is an
AVMA Accredited Veterinary School. This
means that Bachelor of Veterinary Science
graduates are considered in the same
category as graduates from North American
veterinary schools when undertaking the
licensing examinations in North America. As
a graduate, you will be qualified to register
and practise as a veterinarian throughout
Australia and several other countries
including Great Britain and New Zealand.
For registration in Singapore and Hong
Kong you must hold a recognised degree
in veterinary medicine. As a guide, degrees
recognised by the Royal College of
Veterinary Surgeons, United Kingdom, are
generally acceptable. Graduates with the
degree of Bachelor of Veterinary Science
from the University of Melbourne may
register with the Royal College of Veterinary
Surgeons. Further information on specific
requirements for licensure should be
obtained from the respective bodies in each
country and state or province.
Depth
Developing your specialisation
The Bachelor of Veterinary Science offers
three main study areas: the healthy animal;
the response of animals to disease; and
diagnosis, treatment and prevention of
diseases.
Please note: Study in Veterinary Science
involves the use of animals and animal
tissues in practical classes. You should
be aware that such use of animals is an
essential part of this course and exemptions
are not available. All sessions involving
the use of animals are approved by the
University’s Animal Welfare Committee.
(The Committee membership includes
community members with animal welfare
interests.)
Knowledge transfer
Connecting with other students,
industry and the community
You are required to gain practical experience
in animal handling, care and management
through the subjects Animal Health,
Management and Welfare 1A and 1B and 2A
and 2B (in the first and second year). Linked
with this is a work placement requirement for
two weeks with urban animal shelters and/
or licensed wildlife rescue centres, and six
weeks with commercial animal enterprises.
In the third and fourth years practical
experience is gained in the Veterinary Clinic
and Hospital in the subjects Professional
Practice 1, 2 and 3.
Linked with this are the extramural
professional work placement requirements
of four weeks rostered in the Veterinary Clinic
and Hospital, one week gaining experience
in dairy cattle medicine at the Rural
Veterinary Centre at Maffra in Gippsland,
and 12 weeks working in veterinary practices
supervised by veterinarians appointed by
the University as Academic Associates.
Professional Practice 3 covers the whole of
the final semester and allows the choice of
four electives each of three weeks. Electives
are available in the Veterinary Clinic and
Hospital or outside the University with
animal welfare organisations or Academic
Associates. Overseas placements are also
available. You will be provided with guidance
on your choice of placements.
The Veterinary Students Society of
Victoria (VSSV) is an active student
society encouraging the participation
of all students. The Society supports
several special interest groups where you
can pursue your academic and practical
interests in a particular aspect of veterinary
science beyond the normal provisions of
the veterinary curriculum ie. wildlife, bovine,
sheep and horse appreciation groups.
Graduate study opportunities
Research opportunities, within Australia
and internationally, following the completion
of the Melbourne Veterinary degree are
numerous and varied. At Melbourne, areas
of study range from parasites of Australian
native mammals to bone and muscle cell
biology, from blood banking in dogs and
cats to dairy cattle medicine. You can study
at a Masters level or for a PhD. Some of
our graduate students are undertaking a
research degree part-time while holding
veterinary positions in the Veterinary Clinic
and Hospital at Werribee campus.
Coursework programs for professional
development are available. Some are short
courses and others lead to a Postgraduate
Certificate or a Masters degree. The
Avian Health online program is an exciting
interactive web-based learning program
allowing career development while
maintaining a professional position.
For more information contact:
Veterinary Science
t + 61 3 8344 7357
f + 61 3 8344 7374
e via http://vet.unimelb.custhelp.com
w www.vet.unimelb.edu.au

Music, visual and performing arts
Bachelor of Dance
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Mary Jane says that her
engagement in the Centre For
Ideas as part of the Bachelor
of Dance has been enriching
beyond her expectations.
“To see myself in the same room with artists
other than my fellow dance artists; to be
able to share that moment with talented
strangers, all with a different perspective,
has made my experience so special and so
different. It helped me open up to new ideas
and points of views.”
As well as being challenged to broaden
her perspective in class, Mary Jane has
found the whole experience of studying in
another country enlightening. “Discovering
myself as an individual and as an artist has
been important; but being a part of what
Melbourne has to offer, without losing who I
am, is also a learning experience. This is an
opportunity for me to grow and establish a
productive future for myself.”
Contemporary duo work and ballet are
Mary’s favourite subjects. She likes the
discipline, “the hard work to develop
strength, the beautiful lines you can
achieve.” Once her dance studies are
completed, Mary Jane intends to stay at the
University of Melbourne to study a Master
of Primary Teaching. “My dream job is to
become a qualified teacher and work with
children. I’d also like to teach dance and
do some volunteer work with families, help
kids with school work and teach them to be
creative.”
Mary Jane Koon Po Yuen
Third Year, Bachelor of Dance
Mauritius

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Did you know?
VCA Dance facilities include an
intimate studio-theatre and five
purpose-built studios designed
for dance and choreography.
VCA Staff encourage students to
take creative risks, to be socially
conscious and develop their own
artistic language.
Many VCA Dance alumni have
gone on to work with renowned
national and international
companies.
Bachelor of Dance
Duration
3 years full-time
Part-time not available
1 year Honours available
Fees
See page 104
Campus
VCA (Southbank) Campus
Entry requirements
See pages 119–125
About the Bachelor of Dance
The Bachelor of Dance offered by the
VCA is the pre-eminent course in Australia
for dance education and training and
is renowned for producing outstanding
contemporary dance performers. Graduates
are destined for professional careers in
Australia and overseas.
The Bachelor of Dance offers intensive,
specialist dance training and encourages
experimentation, exploration and artistic
enquiry to produce versatile, collaborative
dance artists.
With an emphasis on performance,
choreographic practice and research,
graduates can become artistic leaders
in local, national and international dance
communities. VCA Dance attracts highly
motivated, disciplined and creative dancers
who are interested in shaping the future of
the profession.
VCA Dance offers an intimate studio-theatre
and five purpose-built dance studios,
designed for dance and choreography.
Video editing suites and seminar rooms,
support the delivery of subjects such
as anatomy, music, dance analysis and
performance management.
VCA Dance staff includes eminent teachers
and practising artists in contemporary
dance and ballet who have worked
professionally with dance companies in
Australia and overseas. Specialist teachers,
guest lecturers, visiting choreographers and
associations with a range of professional
dance companies connect students with
the wider dance and performing arts sector.
More information is available at:
www.vca.unimelb.edu.au
Scholarships
Faculty-wide scholarships, awards
and prizes are available including the
Commonwealth Learning Scholarships,
as well as course-specific scholarships,
awards and prizes. There are six awards/
scholarships available to international
Bachelor of Dance students during their
degree, for highly talented and/or most
improved students. The list of prizes on offer
can be found on the VCA website: www.vca.
unimelb.edu.au/dancescholarships
Careers
As a student in the Bachelor of Dance,
you will be trained to a high level in ballet
and contemporary dance, with regular
performances each semester providing you
with the real experience of a professional
environment. You will be encouraged to
speculate, to take creative risks, to be
articulate, socially conscious and develop
your own artistic language to enable you
to graduate as a self-determined and
autonomous artist.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Dance
are well positioned to contribute to
and engage at an international level as
performers, choreographers, freelance
and artistic directors of dance ensembles,
collaborators, teachers and researchers.
Professional and international
degree recognition
>>Staff at VCA Dance maintain professional
memberships and associations at a
national and international level. VCA
Dance is a member of the Tertiary Dance
Council of Australia
>>A number of staff and guest
choreographers have won prestigious
Australian industry awards, including
the Green Room award for Best Original
Choreography, the Robert Helpmann
award for Professional Choreographers
(awarded by the Australian Institute of
Classical Dance), the Australian Dance
Award for Outstanding Achievement in
Dance Education, the Sir Kenneth Myer
Medallion for the Performing Arts and the
Australian Dance Award for Outstanding
Achievement in Independent Dance
>>VCA Dance has a strong exchange
program with overseas institutions
>>The reputation of VCA Dance is best
realised by the success of our alumni,
who work with renowned national and
international companies.
www.vca.unimelb.edu.au

Depth
Developing your specialisation
The Bachelor of Dance offers intensive,
specialist dance education and training
and is renowned for producing outstanding
contemporary dance performers.
Each year students undertake specialist
dance studies including Dance Technique,
Allied Dance Studies, Choreography,
Kinetic Studies and Performance. All
specialist dance studies involve studio
practice to enhance technical and artistic
development and encourage exploration,
reflection and a sense of artistic enquiry.
Regular performances in VCA Dance's high
quality productions will provide students
with the experience of a professional dance
environment.
Breadth
Knowledge across disciplines
In the VCA's multi-disciplinary arts
environment, students in the Bachelor of
Dance undertake subjects through the
Centre For Ideas. The common curriculum
is a cross-disciplinary sequence of subjects
examining the intersection between art,
politics, culture and society. The close
relationship between intensive specialist
dance training with critical studies aims
to produce artists who are not only highly
technically and artistically skilled but also
culturally and technologically literate.
Extra requirements
Entry into the Bachelor of Dance is by
audition. In addition to submitting the
International Undergraduate Application
form, you must also download the relevant
Supplementary Admission Information
Sheet for Dance and submit the audition
or folio materials as listed on the sheet.
Supplementary Admission Information
Sheets are available from the VCA website
www.vca.unimelb.edu.au under International.
You should have successfully completed a
Year 12 course of study or equivalent. You
are required to provide evidence of your
English language proficiency, normally
an IELTS academic test certificate with a
minimum score of 6.5. Please submit your
application to the University by the end of
October.
Information for students
applying in 2011 and 2012
While course titles may change, the Faculty
of the VCA and Music will continue to offer
courses specialising in dance, theatre,
production, art, film, television and music in
2011 and 2012. Entry will be talent-based –
by interview, portfolio and/or audition – as
well as successful completion of English to
the required standard.
Honours
The Honours year (a fourth year) provides
an opportunity for dance graduates from
the VCA and other institutions to extend
their knowledge and dance experience
by undertaking a specialised advanced
program in a fourth year of study. The
program will extend your technical, artistic
and creative skills and deepen your
knowledge of dance. The Honours year
may lead to formal graduate studies and/
or provide opportunities for you to enter the
dance industry with enhanced knowledge
and experience. A substantial part of the
Honours year program involves practical
studies undertaken as field experience in
the professional dance sector. There are
opportunities to perform and create new
work, independently or in collaboration with
others and to undertake an original research
project. Completion of an Honours year
will enhance career prospects within the
professional dance sector and also ensure
adequate preparation for graduate studies.
Graduate study opportunities
With an emphasis on collaborative and
interdisciplinary arts practice, VCA Dance
offers professional graduate studies in
the areas of performance, choreography,
animateuring and research. Designed for
practising artists and dance graduates
the courses enable students to develop
individual creative talents, to work in a
dynamic, collaborative environment, and
to explore new career options or enhance
existing ones. Coursework programs
are comprised of structured practical
and theoretical studies. Higher Degrees
by Research provide opportunities for
independent research projects supported
by high quality supervision.
For more information contact:
VCA Student Centre
t +61 3 9685 9469
f +61 3 9685 9358
e vca-international@unimelb.edu.au
w www.vca.unimelb.edu.au
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Bachelor of Dance
Year 1 Semester 1 Dance Technique 1A Allied Dance Studies 1A Choreography 1A Kinetic Studies 1A
Performance Management The Artist in the World 1A
Semester 2 Dance Technique 1B Allied Dance Studies 1B Choreography 1B Kinetic Studies 1B
Performance 1
The Artist in the World 1B
Year 2 Semester 1 Dance Technique 2A Allied Dance Studies 2A Choreography 2A Kinetic Studies 2A
Performance 2A
The World in the Artist 2A
Semester 2 Dance Technique 2B Allied Dance Studies 2B Choreography 2B Kinetic Studies 2B
Performance 2B The World in the Artist 2B Career Planning and Management
Year 3 Semester 1 Dance Technique 3A Choreography 3A Special Study
Performance 3A
Collaborative Contract
Semester 2 Dance Technique 3B Choreography 3B (Dance Making) Choreography 3C (Performance)
Performance 3B
Professional Development
Compulsory subjects

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Bachelor of Dramatic Art
Emmeli has jumped right into
the stimulating world of the VCA.
“There’s always something on at
VCA; exhibitions, plays, dance,
music, films and so on, so I try
and go to see as much as I can.”
And this is what she does outside class for
fun. When it comes to study, “VCA to me
means that I can do what I’m passionate
about for nine hours a day and more. It’s a
delicious gift. I love creating other worlds,
and it always makes me feel a little bit on
edge, and I like that.
“There is no typical week at Drama, it all
changes, all the time, that’s what’s so
great. We have skills classes all the way
through our training in the form of Voice and
Movement but the project we do always
changes.”
The highlight of Emmeli’s experience so far
is “My last project, FOUR TWINS, directed
by Paul Terrell. It was a very absurdist
surreal comedy where I played a twin
sister stuck in a log cabin with her sister
and another twin couple. We used a lot of
fake blood and the audience had to wear
protective ponchos. A feast for the senses!”
One thing that Emmeli didn’t expect from
her experience at the VCA was that her
stage fright disappeared. “I never really
thought I’d get rid of it, in fact I thought
going to drama school might just make it
worse, but it’s gone.”
Emmeli Johansson
Second Year, Bachelor of
Dramatic Art
Sweden

Did you know?
The intensive and rigourous
curriculum enables you to
explore acting, directing, and
voice in theatre, film, television,
radio and new media.
VCA staff, visiting teachers and
directors are of the highest
calibre and represent all aspects
and genres of performance and
production.
Graduates work at the
highest levels of excellence in
mainstream drama and have
contributed to the development
of original work in Australia and
throughout the world.
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Bachelor of Dramatic Art
Duration
3 years full-time
Honours not available
Fees
See page 104
Campus
VCA (Southbank) Campus
Entry requirements
See pages 119–125
About the Bachelor of
Dramatic Art
The vibrant and innovative VCA Drama
is committed to providing you with an
environment for the development of
virtuosity through the investigation of form
and meaning, the discovery and mastery
of skills, the expansion of boundaries
in all aspects of the art of theatre and
the integration of the creative work of its
practitioners.
The Actor training undertaken within the
Bachelor of Dramatic Art is planned to
fulfil the objectives at the heart of Drama’s
commitment outlined above. The intensive
and rigourous curriculum enables you
to explore acting, directing, and voice in
theatre, film, television, radio and new media.
The VCA believes that such training is best
delivered by staff who are practising artists,
and all visiting teachers and directors are of
the highest calibre and represent all aspects
and genres of performance and production,
thereby giving you access to leaders in all
fields. VCA Drama maintains an international
profile, researching and developing the
theory and practice of theatre.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Dramatic Art
work at the highest levels of excellence in
mainstream drama and have contributed
enormously to the development of original
work in Australia and throughout the world.
Graduates are renowned for their capacity
to work creatively and collaboratively,
in both traditional and groundbreaking
performance contexts.
VCA Drama students attend classes in the
purpose-built Performing Arts building,
featuring two fully equipped theatre spaces,
studio spaces, rehearsal rooms, singing
rooms, a movement studio and a green
room. VCA Drama students form strong
bonds within their cohort and support each
other as audiences, front-of-house staff,
and production support.
More information is available at:
www.vca.unimelb.edu.au
Scholarships
The Faculty of the VCA and Music enjoys
substantial support from a number of
generous donors and consequently has a
broad range of scholarships, awards and
prizes on offer to its students.
Faculty-wide scholarships, awards
and prizes are available including the
Commonwealth Learning Scholarships,
as well as theatre-specific scholarships,
awards and prizes.
See www.vca.unimelb.edu.au for more
information.
Careers
An Autonomous Artist is one who will
attain mastery of their craft, demonstrate
an awareness of social and political
responsibility within the society in
which she/he lives and works, engage
with ideas, work within ensemble and
hierarchical situations, and contribute to
the development of new work. Our actors
develop a methodology, which equips
them to meet the challenges of work in
any professional theatre, film or television
context. They primarily find work as actors
in theatre, film and/or television. Theatre
alumni are also leaders in fields such as
directing, writing, arts administration and
the creation of community theatre work.
Other avenues for employment have
proven to be teaching social work, and a
growing proportion of recent graduates
work in areas connected to new media and
technology.
More information is available at:
www.vca.unimelb.edu.au
Professional and international
degree recognition
VCA staff members are recognised
nationally and internationally for their work
as playwrights, directors, choreographers
and voice teachers.
>>Richard Murphet, Head of Theatre, has
directed extensively overseas. His plays
have been produced in the US, China,
Singapore, India, Norway, the Netherlands
and Belgium. He is a recipient of the
National Award for Excellence in Tertiary
Teaching from the Carrick Institute
>>Jenny Kemp, Lecturer in Theatre Making,
is an internationally renowned playwright
and director. Her most recent project is
part of the 2008 Melbourne International
Arts Festival. Her work has been the
subject of many articles in international
journals and books
>>Staff have conducted research in
England, the Netherlands, Belgium,
Indonesia and the US
>>The VCA has developed collaborative
connections with schools such as
DASARTS (Amsterdam) and the Utrecht
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>>Practitioners from international theatre
companies, such as the Wooster Group
(USA), the Maly Theatre (Russia) and the
Richard Foreman Theatre (New York), are
regularly engaged as visiting staff.
Depth
Developing your specialisation
The Bachelor of Dramatic Art is a three-year
intensive actor-training program, designed
to train an Autonomous Artist. The structure
of the course provides intensive skills
training, performance-making projects,
studio productions and a wide variety of
performance opportunities. The structure of
the course incorporates skills classes in the
morning and rehearsals in the afternoon.
Breadth
Knowledge across disciplines
In this multi-disciplinary arts environment,
students in the Bachelor of Dramatic Art will
undertake subjects through the Centre for
Ideas. The common curriculum is a crossdisciplinary
sequence of subjects examining
the interaction between artistic practice and
wider social, political and cultural contexts.
The integration of intensive specialist dance
training with critical studies aims to produce
artists who are not only highly technically
and artistically skilled but also culturally and
technologically literate.
Extra requirements
Entry into the Bachelor of Dramatic Art is
by audition. In addition to submitting the
International Undergraduate Application
form, you must also download the relevant
Supplementary Admission Information
Sheet for Dramatic Art and submit the
audition or folio materials as listed on
the sheet. Supplementary Admission
Information Sheets are available from the
VCA website www.vca.unimelb.edu.au
under International.
You should have successfully completed a
Year 12 course of study or equivalent. You
are required to provide evidence of your
English language proficiency, normally
an IELTS academic test certificate with a
minimum score of 6.5. Please submit your
application to the University by the end of
October.
Information for students
applying in 2011 and 2012
While course titles may change, the Faculty
of the VCA and Music will continue to offer
courses specialising in Dance, Drama,
Production, Art, Film and Television, and
Music in 2011 and 2012. Entry will be
talent-based – by interview, portfolio and/or
audition – as well as successful completion
of English to the required standard.
Graduate study opportunities
Graduates of the Bachelor of Dramatic Art
have the opportunity for further study in
specialist areas such as Directing, Actor
Training, Voice, Performance Creation, and
Animateuring. Graduates may also apply
for a range of professional programs across
the University of Melbourne.
For more information contact:
VCA Student Centre
t +61 3 9685 9469
f +61 3 9685 9358
e vca-international@unimelb.edu.au
w www.vca.unimelb.edu.au
Bachelor of Dramatic Art
Year 1 Semester 1 Acting 1 Voice 1 Movement 1 Singing 1
Semester 2 Critical Studies The Artist in the World 1A
Acting 1 Voice 1 Movement 1 Singing 1
Critical Studies
The Artist in the World 1B
Year 2 Semester 1 Acting 2 Voice 2 Physical Performance 2 Singing 2
Semester 2 Language The World in the Artist 2A
Acting 2 Voice 2 Physical Performance 2 Singing 2
Language
The World in the Artist 2B
Year 3 Semester 1 Acting 3 Voice 3 Physical Performance 3 Singing 3
Semester 2 Acting Projects Collaborative Contract
Acting 3 Voice 3 Physical Performance 3 Singing 3
Acting Projects
Professional Development
Compulsory subjects

Bachelor of Film and Television
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Virginie Tetoofa is a third year
student in the Bachelor of Film
and Television. An international
student from French Polynesia,
she is the first AusAID
scholarship recipient to study at
the VCA.
Virginie discovered a passion for Film
and Television when she worked for
production companies in Papeete, Tahiti. In
February 2006, she moved to Melbourne
to commence her Bachelor of Film and
Television, where she majors in Directing.
During the three-year course, Virginie has
directed six short films. “Wax” was the
fourth short film she wrote and directed at
the Victorian College of the Arts. It won the
2007 National KODAK Cinematography
Award – Australia, and was included in
the KODAK Asia Pacific Cinematography
Competition.
In 2008, Virginie was fortunate enough
to receive a grant from the Tahitian
government that allowed her to shoot her
graduating film on location in Tahiti for
two weeks, along with her crew from VCA.
Lecturer Nicolette Freeman worked in
collaboration with local crew.
“It was a great new experience for us to
shoot overseas. And we were lucky enough
to have the support of the VCA and the
University of Melbourne staff.
“Back home, we also had a lot of support
from the population. People were proud to
be involved in the project because it was
about them and furthermore it was made
by a Tahitian woman. This film was about
our history, our ancient customs and our
culture.”
Virginie is now finishing her short film
E Arioi Vahine: a 15-minute period piece set
in Tahiti before European contact. The film
focuses on a tribe of Polynesian artists who
were not able to bear offspring.
“I’m exploring my own culture… it makes
me feel a little closer to home”, she says
while sitting at the edge of her Melbourne
apartment window.
Virginie Tetoofa
Third Year, Bachelor of Film and
Television
Tahiti

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Did you know?
The Bachelor of Film and
Television promotes independent
learning with a large component
of the course focused on
practical screen production.
As a student you will have
access to equipment for
broadcast-quality video, 16mm
film production and animation
and visual effects studios.
Students and graduates
are successful in local and
international film festivals and
many have gone on to establish
fruitful and high-profile careers.
Bachelor of Film and
Television
Duration
3 years full-time
1 year Honours available
Fees
See page 104
Campus
VCA (Southbank) Campus
Entry requirements
See pages 119–125
About the Bachelor of Film
and Television
The Bachelor of Film and Television
gives students the skills to create screen
programs with high artistic and technical
standards. Students are encouraged to
be innovative, to experiment, to explore
ideas and develop the expertise to express
ideas for an audience. Students gain a
broad understanding of the motion picture
industry, and development of world cinema.
The Bachelor of Film and Television
promotes independent learning with a
large component of the course focused
on practical screen production. Students
develop production and crewing skills
with a special emphasis on screenwriting,
direction and editing. The degree aims to
produce well-rounded graduates who can
generate and develop ideas and who have
a comprehensive understanding of the
specialist skills of a number of craft areas.
VCA Film and Television is located at the
Southbank campus in a modern, purposedesigned
building, with equipment for
broadcast-quality video and 16mm film
production together with fully equipped
animation and visual effects studios. There
are two film studios, digital post-production
facilities, two rushes screening rooms, a
90-seat cinema and access to a 220 seat
cinema/recital hall.
Bachelor of Film and Television conveners
are all practising filmmakers. Classes
with Film and Television’s academics are
regularly complemented by many local
and international cinema practitioners and
specialists who visit the school to conduct
guest sessions.
VCA Film and Television has gained an
international reputation for producing
high-achieving graduates. Students and
graduates are successful in local and
international film festivals and many have
gone on to establish fruitful and high profile
careers.
More information is available at:
www.vca.unimelb.edu.au
Scholarships
The Faculty of the VCA and Music enjoys
substantial support from a number of
generous donors and consequently has a
broad range of scholarships, awards and
prizes on offer to its students. Facultywide
scholarships, awards and prizes are
available including the Commonwealth
Learning Scholarships, as well as coursespecific
scholarships, awards and prizes.
VCA Film and Television has a number of
merit-based awards for students’ work.
Some are presented at script stage with
the remainder awarded for completed
productions. There is no application for
these awards, ranging from $500 to $5000,
which are determined by a panel. Students
in the Bachelor of Film and Television
are also eligible to apply for a number of
centrally administered VCA scholarships.
See www.vca.unimelb.edu.au for more
information.
Careers
Students are encouraged to be innovative,
to experiment, to explore ideas and develop
the expertise to express their ideas for an
audience. The VCA promotes independent
learning with a large component of its
courses focused on practical screen
production. Students develop crewing skills
with a special emphasis on screenwriting,
direction and editing. The VCA aims to
produce well-rounded graduates who can
generate and develop ideas and who also
have skills in a number of craft areas.
VCA Film and Television has an international
reputation for the high quality of its
graduates and its student productions.
Our students are successful in local
and international film festivals, winning
numerous awards with their productions.
Most VCA graduates become employed
in the industry, often working initially in an
assistant capacity as freelancers. Many
students go on to develop high-profile
careers in the film, television or allied
industries.
Professional and international
degree recognition
The VCA enjoys wide recognition among the
international arts community for its courses.
It is a member of CILECT, the International
Association of Film and Television Schools,
as well as the European League of Institutes
of the Arts (ELIA), the International Council
of Fine Arts Deans (ICFAD), and is an
international affiliate of the Association of
Independent Colleges of Art and Design.
Depth
Developing your specialisation
During this rigourous three-year course
you will develop creative, technical and
analytical skills by attending small-group
workshops, lectures and master-classes
focused on experiential learning. You will
be trained to a high level in video and
16mm film production techniques, including
cinematography, sound recording and nonlinear
editing.
Practical skills are developed in short
productions, with your collaborative skills
developed through crewing on fellow
students’ productions. However, the course
focus is on creativity for the screen and

these practical skills are developed as tools
to discover and express your distinctive
creative ‘voice’.
In each of the three years you will write,
direct and edit short production exercises.
In the final year you will continue your
studies as a director, focusing on a major
production of 5–15 minutes’ duration, or
you will choose to specialise in an area
such as cinematography, sound, editing or
production management.
In the final year, you have the opportunity to
team up with students in the Postgraduate
Diploma of Film and Television-Producing
course for your major production. Many
fruitful director-producer partnerships
have been fostered in this way, and these
teams often go on after graduation to work
successfully in the professional industry.
More information is available at:
www.vca.unimelb.edu.au
Breadth
Knowledge across disciplines
In this multi-disciplinary arts environment,
students in the Bachelor of Film and
Television will undertake subjects through
the Centre for Ideas. The common
curriculum is a cross-disciplinary sequence
of subjects examining the interaction
between artistic practice and wider
social, political and cultural contexts.
The integration of intensive specialist film
training with critical studies aims to produce
artists who are not only highly technically
and artistically skilled but also culturally and
technologically literate.
Knowledge transfer
Connecting with other students,
industry and the community
During the three-year degree, students
develop creative and technical skills by
attending lectures, workshops and master
classes. Students write, direct and edit their
own work and also crew on fellow students’
productions. Student filmmakers also
recruit volunteer crew members, hosting an
evening where students pitch their ideas
and indicate crewing role vacancies. Actor
direction classes provide students with
the opportunity to work with experienced
screen actors on an individual level, guided
by professional screen directors.
Staff in Film and Television are leaders
in their field, with their own national and
international achievements. VCA Film
and Television is committed to bringing
internationally renowned filmmakers to
the VCA to conduct guest lectures and
masterclasses, bringing an extra element
of learning to the student cohort and
contextualising current filmmaking trends.
Graduating students’ work is presented
annually at the end of year Screening
Season at ACMI Cinemas, Federation
Square, Melbourne.
There is also scope within VCA Film
and Television to engage in industry
partnerships for specific projects.
Extra requirements
Entry into the Bachelor of Film and
Television is by audition. In addition to
submitting the International Undergraduate
Application form, you must also download
the relevant Supplementary Admission
Information Sheet for Film and Television
and submit the audition or folio materials
as listed on the sheet. Supplementary
Admission Information Sheets are available
from the VCA website www.vca.unimelb.
edu.au under International.
You should have successfully completed a
Year 12 course of study or equivalent. You
are required to provide evidence of your
English language proficiency, normally
an IELTS academic test certificate with a
minimum score of 6.5. Please submit your
application to the University by the end of
October.
Information for students
applying in 2011 and 2012
While course titles may change, the Faculty
of the VCA and Music will continue to offer
courses specialising in Dance, Drama,
Production, Art, Film and Television, and
Music in 2011 and 2012. Entry will be
talent-based – by interview, portfolio and/or
audition – as well as successful completion
of English to the required standard.
Honours
An Honours year is available after the
completion of the Bachelor of Film and
Television or equivalent. In Honours you will
write and direct a major screen production
or specialise in a craft area such as
cinematography, production management,
or editing. As an Honours student, you will
take a strong self-directed approach to your
studies and work with your supervisor to
develop concepts for your production or
specialisation and minor research thesis.
Graduate study opportunities
Graduates of the Bachelor of Film and
Television have the opportunity for
further study in specialist areas such as
Documentary, Narrative, Animation, Visual
Effects and Producing.
Graduates are well placed to apply for
professional programs at the University
of Melbourne in a range of areas. VCA
students also have access to highly
regarded international arts institutions
around the world for academic exchange,
artistic practice and research collaboration.
For more information contact:
VCA Student Centre
t +61 3 9685 9469
f +61 3 9685 9358
e vca-international@unimelb.edu.au
w www.vca.unimelb.edu.au
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Bachelor of Film and Television
Year 1 Semester 1 Screenwriting 1 Assigned Projects 1 Screen Studies 1 The Artist in the World 1A
Semester 2 Screenwriting 1 Assigned Projects 1 Actor Direction 1 The Artist in the World 1B
Year 2 Semester 1 Screenwriting 2 Assigned Projects 2 Screen Studies 2 Actor Direction 2 The World in the Artist 2A
Semester 2 Assigned Projects 2 Screen Studies 2 The World in the Artist 2B
Year 3 Semester 1 Assigned Projects 3 Screen Studies 3 Screenwriting 3 Actor Direction 3 Collaborative Contract
Semester 2 Assigned Projects 3 Professional Development
Compulsory subjects

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Bachelor of Fine Art
Kaori Kato is a third-year
drawing student in the
Bachelor of Fine Art at the VCA.
Kaori was the winner of the
prestigious Wallara Travelling
Scholarship in 2008. The
$10,000 scholarship has been
awarded annually to third-year
undergraduate students in VCA
Art, providing the winner with a
unique opportunity for travel to
stimulate their work and practice
before returning to study.
An international student from Japan, Kaori
intends to travel to Europe next year in order
to compare the artistic links and movements
of Asia, Australia and Europe. First up she
intends to use the scholarship to travel to Art
Basel, the world’s premier international art
show for modern and contemporary works,
in Switzerland. In her art practice, Kaori
investigates patterns found in nature and
she will use her time in Switzerland to study
the landscape, discovering new shapes and
compositions to inspire and motivate her
further artistic development. She will then
spend time in Italy investigating the patterns
and shapes from historical buildings and
architecture, through her art practice of
drawing, paper folding and sculpture. At the
end of her trip Kaori will attend the Venice
Biennale 2009.
Jan Murray, Acting Head, VCA Art, says,
“Kaori Kato’s work expresses a love and a
strong sympathy for the medium of paper
with an inventive exploration of paper
folding producing arresting works that are
spatially ambitious yet very poetic. As an
international student from Japan she is
clearly influenced by the cultural tradition of
origami.”
Kaori Kato
Third Year, Bachelor of Fine Art
(Drawing)
Japan

Did you know?
Our course gives you the
opportunity to explore both
traditional and new media
under the guidance of some of
Australia’s most challenging art
educators and respected artists.
VCA’s facilities include a customdesigned
studio complex, student
gallery, VCA Margaret Lawrence
Gallery and a public art space.
Many graduates have established
national and international profiles,
and a number of alumni have
been awarded Australia’s most
prestigious art prizes.
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Bachelor of Fine Art
Duration
3 years full-time
1 Year Honours available
Fees
See page 104
Campus
VCA (Southbank) Campus
Entry requirements
See pages 119–125
About the Bachelor of Fine Art
VCA Art provides studio and workshop
facilities which offer you the opportunity
to explore both traditional and new media
under the guidance of some of Australia’s
most challenging art educators and
respected artists. The Bachelor of Fine Art
offers Studio Programs with an academic
focus in drawing, printmaking, painting,
photography and sculpture. The three-year
program aims to create an environment that
fosters and promotes the advancement of
practice and theory in the visual arts.
The Bachelor of Fine Art at the Victorian
College of the Arts (VCA) has consistently
produced exciting and committed artists.
Many graduates have established national
and international profiles, and a number
of alumni have been awarded Australia’s
most prestigious art prizes: Lewis Miller
was the winner of the 1998 Archibald Prize
for Portraiture; Marcus Wills won the Brett
Whiteley Travelling Art Scholarship in 1999
and the Archibald Prize in 2006; in 1999
Ricky Swallow received Australia’s richest
contemporary art award, the Contempora 5,
and was named by Australian Art Collector
magazine as Australia’s Most Collectable
Artist; Patricia Piccinini represented
Australia at the 50th Venice Biennale of Art
in 2003, Ricky Swallow represented Australia
in 2005 and Susan Norrie and Callum
Morton in 2007. Current PhD student Trinh
Vu won the Georges Mora Prize in 2007
and Amber Wallis won the Brett Whiteley
Travelling Art Scholarship in 2008.
VCA Art occupies a custom-designed studio
complex housing its specialist studios on a
single site, which has immediate access to
Victoria’s most important art venues. VCA
Art also houses the VCA Student Gallery and
the VCA Margaret Lawrence Gallery. This
public art space performs an integral and
critical function within the VCA community.
It is a professional exhibiting space for
graduate, postgraduate and alumni work,
VCA Art Studio projects, in-residence artists,
VCA Art staff work, as well as independent
local and international exhibitions.
The VCA regularly hosts renowned visiting
international artists and scholars.
The C>LAB is the multimedia hub of VCA
Art. Within its walls is the cutting-edge
equipment required for any contemporary
arts practice: DVD authoring; digital video
editing and creation; high-end scanning;
and large-scale archival printing.
More information is available at:
www.vca.unimelb.edu.au
Scholarships
The Faculty of the VCA and Music enjoys
substantial support from a number of
generous donors and consequently has a
broad range of scholarships, awards and
prizes on offer to its students. Facultywide
scholarships, awards and prizes are
available including the Commonwealth
Learning Scholarships, as well as artspecific
scholarships, awards and prizes.
More information is available at:
www.vca.unimelb.edu.au
Careers
The major function of the Bachelor of Fine
Art is to prepare you for a career as an
art practitioner. As visual artists usually
work independently as self-employed
individuals, their achievement is normally
measured by the quality of their artistic
output, critical reaction to their public
exhibitions and their contribution to cultural
life. Consequently, you are advised not to
embark on this course with a preconception
that appropriate job vacancies await you at
the culmination of your studies; advertised
positions specifically designed for artists are
extremely rare.
However, an education in the visual arts
usually produces people who are creative,
flexible and able to adapt specific skills
to occupations with a visual or aesthetic
component. Past graduates have
established satisfying careers in museums,
galleries and community arts centres,
in occupational therapy, in ceramics or
photography studios, art packaging and
transportation, as art advisers to corporate
and government bodies, in film, television
and theatre, in art materials supplies and as
managers or co-ordinators of art or cultural
events.
Professional and international
degree recognition
The VCA’s courses enjoy wide recognition
among the international arts community. The
VCA is a member of the European League of
Institutes of the Arts (ELIA), the International
Council of Fine Arts Deans (ICFAD), and is
an international affiliate of the Association of
Independent Colleges of Art and Design.
VCA Art draws on the strong legacy of the
National Gallery Art School and the Prahran
Art School, whose graduates include Arthur
Boyd, Rupert Bunny, Margaret Preston,
Hugh Ramsay, Fred Williams, Joy Hester
and Clifton Pugh. More recent graduates
include Bill Henson, Jenny Watson, Patricia
Piccinini, Susan Norrie, Ricky Swallow and
Callum Morton.

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Depth
Developing your specialisation
In the Bachelor of Fine Art, you will
undertake study in one of the following
Studio Programs:
>>Drawing
>>Printmaking
>>Painting
>>Photography
>>Sculpture and Spatial Practice.
In first year you are introduced to a range
of activities and begin to approach
self-directed studio practice. You are
encouraged to undertake studio projects
that seek to investigate and experiment with
a range of materials and processes.
In second and third year you are involved in
sustained exploration and experimentation
with ideas, materials, procedures and
methodologies of practice, leading to
consolidation of a resolved body of artwork
for inclusion in the Graduate Exhibition.
The introduction of a professional practice
component in second year begins
to prepare students for independent
professional artistic activity.
More information is available at:
www.vca.unimelb.edu.au
Breadth
Knowledge across disciplines
In this multi-disciplinary arts environment,
students in the Bachelor of Fine Art
undertake subjects through the Centre for
Ideas. The common curriculum is a crossdisciplinary
sequence of subjects examining
the interaction between artistic practice and
wider social, political and cultural contexts.
The integration of intensive specialist art
training with critical studies aims to produce
artists who are not only highly technically
and artistically skilled but also culturally and
technologically literate.
Knowledge transfer
Connecting with other students,
industry and the community
Students’ work from across the five Studio
Programs in Fine Art is exhibited in the
VCA Student Gallery each semester. The
culmination of three years of study is an
end-of-year exhibition displaying graduating
students’ work. Third-year students have
the opportunity to apply for the Wallara
Travelling Scholarship, where your work will
be exhibited in the VCA Margaret Lawrence
Gallery. The Gallery is a professional
exhibiting space for graduate, postgraduate
and alumni work, VCA Art Studio projects,
in-residence artists, VCA Art staff work, as
well as independent local and international
exhibitions.
Extra requirements
Entry into the Bachelor of Fine Art is
by interview and folio presentation. In
addition to submitting the International
Undergraduate Application form, you must
also download the relevant Supplementary
Admission Information Sheet for Fine Art
and submit the audition or folio materials
as listed on the sheet. Supplementary
Admission Information Sheets are available
from the VCA website www.vca.unimelb.
edu.au under International.
You should have successfully completed a
Year 12 course of study or equivalent. You
are required to provide evidence of your
English language proficiency, normally
an IELTS academic test certificate with a
minimum score of 6.5. Please submit your
application to the University by the end of
October.
Information for students
applying in 2011 and 2012
While course titles may change, the Faculty
of the VCA and Music will continue to offer
courses specialising in Dance, Drama,
Production, Art, Film and Television, and
Music in 2011 and 2012. Entry will be
talent-based – by interview, portfolio and/or
audition – as well as successful completion
of English to the required standard.
Honours
The Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours) is a
more advanced and specialised course
of study requiring a higher standard
of performance than the pass degree.
Students undertake a major studio project
supported by a research paper. Major areas
of study may be chosen from: Drawing,
Painting, Photography, Printmaking and
Sculpture and Spatial Practice.
Graduate study opportunities
As a graduate of the Bachelor of Fine Art
you have the opportunity to extend your
study through graduate, Masters (research
or coursework) and PhD programs.
Graduates are well placed to apply for
professional programs at the University of
Melbourne in a range of areas. As a VCA
student, you also have access to highly
regarded international arts institutions
around the world for the purposes of
academic exchange, artistic practice
and research collaboration, including the
Korean National University of the Arts, the
Massachusetts College of Art, the Glasgow
School of Art in Scotland and Pennsylvania
State University in the United States.
The Fine Art professional graduate
programs seek to stimulate and challenge
at an individual level while providing
a forum for debate around a wide
range of contemporary cultural issues.
These courses are designed to provide
professional development and to extend
individual practice in a studio-based
environment.
The research programs encourage
intellectual and artistic experimentation
and extend knowledge in the field of
contemporary art. Research projects seek
to examine and contextualise individual
practice relative to recent development
in national, regional and international
contemporary art.
For more information contact:
VCA Student Centre
t +61 3 9685 9469
f +61 3 9685 9358
e vca-international@unimelb.edu.au
w www.vca.unimelb.edu.au
Bachelor of Fine Art
Year 1 Semester 1 Studio Studies 1 Critical and Theoretical Studies 1 Related Studies 1 The Artist in the World 1A
Semester 2 Studio Studies 2 Critical and Theoretical Studies 2 Related Studies 2 The Artist in the World 1B
Year 2 Semester 1 Studio Studies 3 Critical and Theoretical Studies 3 Independent Studies Program 1 The World in the Artist 2A
Semester 2 Studio Studies 4 Critical and Theoretical Studies 4 Elective The World in the Artist 2B
Year 3 Semester 1 Studio Studies 5 Critical and Theoretical Studies 5 Collaborative Contract
Semester 2 Studio Studies 6 Critical and Theoretical Studies 6 Professional Development
Compulsory subjects

Bachelor of Music
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“I am very pleased with the
quality of training provided by
the University of Melbourne.
My supervisors have been outstanding. I
have found the quality of teaching to be at
an international standard and comparable
with top quality universities in the States.
This is very important for me as I plan on
going back to the United States and have
the confidence that the training I have
learned here is going give me a great start
to my career.
For me doing my Masters degree in
composition has been about finding my
own unique voice as a composer. One
pleasant but unexpected aspect of my
degree is that I have had so many new
ideas and perspectives shown to me that I
have so much more I want to study.
I believe a sign of a good education is not
when an empty bucket is filled but when
a fire is ignited. Melbourne University has
done that for me. I would have no hesitation
recommending Melbourne University to my
friends and colleagues overseas who are
interested in Music Composition.”
Doug Gibson
Composer
Master of Music, Faculty of Music
(2009)
Bachelor of Music Performance,
Faculty of the Victorian College of
the Arts (2006)
USA

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Did you know?
In 2009, the Faculty of Music will join with Victorian College of the Arts School of Music to create a new School of Music at the University
of Melbourne. The new School will be the largest music school in Australia, building on the already outstanding national and international
reputation of music at Melbourne. The new School of Music will deliver programs of the highest quality, offering intensive studies in
performance, improvisation, composition, musicology, ethnomusicology, music education and music therapy. It will offer a variety of
pathways into professional graduate coursework programs as well as strengthening research and research higher degree education and
interaction with the profession, locally, nationally and internationally.
In 2010, the new School of Music will deliver two undergraduate degrees, the Bachelor of Music (Faculty of Music) and Bachelor of Music
Performance (VCA Music). From 2011, undergraduate studies in music at Melbourne will be combined into a single Melbourne Model
Bachelor of Music degree, offering a rich range of choices, experiences, career outcomes and postgraduate pathways for students.
Bachelor of Music
Duration
3 years full-time
Fees
See page 104
Campus
Parkville Campus
Entry requirements
See pages 119–127
Extra requirements
An audition is required
About the Bachelor of Music
The Bachelor of Music is one of
the University of Melbourne’s New
Generation, Melbourne Model degrees. It
is a performance-based degree, offering
intensive one-to-one teaching in vocal
and instrumental performance, and
comprehensive ensemble and chamber
music programs. Our extensive music
performance program plays an important
part in the concert life of Melbourne, giving
you many opportunities to contribute to the
rich musical tapestry of the city.
The Bachelor of Music is a highly flexible
course, able to be tailored to match
the interests, skills and needs of a
diverse student body. The course offers
specialist studies in music performance
and composition, musicology and
ethnomusicology, focused studies in music
history, compositional craft and technology,
opportunities for international exchange and
study abroad, and for local and international
industry internships.
Scholarships
We annually award 70 different merit-based
scholarships and prizes (see www.music.
unimelb.edu.au/courses/scholarships.html)
and host regular competitions such as the
Faculty Concerto and Aria Competition,
Mozart Concerto Competition and Chamber
Music Competition.
Careers
Many of our graduates have become
noted performers, composers, educators,
musicologists and music therapists, or they
have occupied the most important offices
in the music profession both in Australia
and internationally. Other graduates have
distinguished themselves outside music in
government, business and administration
roles. Their achievements continue to
enhance our excellent reputation.
Examples of career opportunities for
graduates include:
>>Accompanist
>>Audio technician
>>Chamber musician
>>Classroom music teacher
>>Commercial arranger
>>Composer
>>Concert agent
>>Concert manager
>>Instrumental music teacher
>>Music administrator
>>Music critic/reviewer
>>Music editor
>>Music researcher
>>Music therapist
>>Music tutor/lecturer
>>Music wholesaler or retailer
>>Opera company/chorus member
>>Orchestral musician
>>Orchestrator
>>Sessional musician for film, television, live
shows and recording sessions
>>Specialist performance teaching
>>Touring soloist or ensemble member.
Professional and international
degree recognition
The Bachelor of Music’s international
standing is emphasised by our musicspecific
exchange agreements with some
of the most prestigious music schools
worldwide. Our partner institutions include
Graz Conservatory, Austria; Chicago
College of Performing Arts, US; Royal
Holloway, UK; and Sibelius Academy,
Finland.
We offer the opportunity to study with, and
be inspired by, some of the most talented
musicians in this part of the world, as
well as renowned research scholars. Our
internationally recognised staff includes
Professor Ian Holtham (Head of Keyboard
and Practical Studies), Professors John
Hopkins, Barry Tuckwell, Nelli Shkolnikova
and Associate Professors Ronald Farren-
Price, Stephen McIntyre and Richard Gill.
Depth
Developing your specialisation
Students take a common first year
focusing on performance skills, historical,
theoretical and contextual studies, aural
studies and applied music skills. A wide
range of electives is available, including
Music Technology, Art of Piano Teaching
Language and Diction for singers and
all ensemble subjects which range from
Chamber Music, Piano Duo and Duet and
Early Voices to Percussion, Renaissance
Dance and Guitar Ensemble.
Students commence a specialisation
sequence of study from second year,
retaining some flexibility and capacity to
move between specialisations and keeping
graduate study options open.
Many students stay in the Performance
specialisation which includes further
focused studies in Music Performance and
complementary elective subjects.

If you choose to switch your focus to
Composition, in addition to one-to-one
tuition in composition, you will study areas
such as Electro-Acoustic Music and
Orchestration.
Musicology/Ethnomusicology specialists
take research methods subjects and a
wide range of academic electives. These
are available in all specialisations and
include subjects such as Art Music and
Postmodernism, Broadway and the Music
of the Theatre, Music and Film, Music
Criticism, Notation and Music Editing, Paris!
Berlioz to the Ballets Russes, Ragtime to
Rap: Popular Music since 1900, Romantic
Piano Music and Studies in Opera.
Breadth
Knowledge across disciplines
Breadth subjects give Bachelor of Music
students the opportunity to explore new and
different areas of learning and to acquire
new skills to complement their core studies
and career prospects in music. Popular
breadth study areas for BMus students
have included languages, business skills
and education subjects.
Students can choose subjects from a wide
variety of disciplines including speciallydeveloped
University Breadth Subjects
that provide a multidisciplinary approach
to teaching and learning from across the
humanities, social sciences and sciences.
For non-Bachelor of Music students, there
is a range of exciting music subject choices,
tailored to your level of prior musical
knowledge. For further information on these
options, please see: www.music.unimelb.
edu.au/about/breadth/index.html
Knowledge transfer
Connecting with other students,
industry and the community
An extensive ensemble program brings
together students from all over the
University with Bachelor of Music students
sitting alongside students from other
courses, who can take ensemble subjects
through the breadth component of their
degree.
Regular public performance opportunities
provide our students with professional,
industry-related experience and networking
opportunities that assist in the move
from pre-professional training to life as a
professional musician.
Our Music Placement Program, providing
work placements in fields such as concert
management, music retail, and sound
recording, links our students directly to the
music industry. Similarly, our Musicians’
Agency, assisting students to find paid,
professional performance work, provides
experience directly relevant to a musical
performance career.
Capstone activities
Drawing it all together
Each specialisation has a capstone
activity – a final recital for performance,
a final folio of works for composition, a
research methods activity for musicology/
ethnomusicology. Students can also take
a Career Preparation capstone through our
Music Placement Program.
Entry requirements
In addition to the entry requirements
outlined on pages 119–127, you are
required to pass an audition and complete
a musicianship test. For your audition to be
at a competitive standard, we recommend
that the repertoire you present be at the
equivalent standard of Grade 7 AMEB
(Grade 8 ABRSM) on your instrument or
Grade 5 AMEB for voice.
Audition: Live auditions are usually held
from late November into early December
or you can submit an audition recording in
CD audio format. We also visit a number of
countries each year to hold auditions. For
your audition, you should prepare three
pieces demonstrating your skill on the
instrument you wish to study. The pieces
should be of contrasting styles and periods,
and the audition program should be no
longer than 20 minutes. A sample program
might include works from the Baroque,
Romantic and 20th century repertoires. You
may also be asked to demonstrate some
technical work. The audition panel will not
hear all of the program and will make its
own selection from the works prepared.
For further details, see: www.bmus.unimelb.
edu.au/apply/int.html
Musicianship test: The musicianship
test assesses your aural and theory skills,
which we use to design a first-year course
structure to meet your specific needs.
The test is held three times during the live
audition period and, for those who audition
via recording, again in the Orientation
period prior to the commencement of
classes.
Instrument: Prior to applying, confirm
that tuition is available on your chosen
instrument. If you are advanced on two
instruments, and are unsure about which
instrument to specialise in, you are welcome
to audition for both instruments.
Honours
While students have the option of an exit
point after three years, many students
will proceed into a fourth year of highly
specialised music-only study, to graduate
with the degree of Bachelor of Music with
Honours, specialising in:
>>Performance – with a Concerto and
Recital requirement, chamber music and
professional engagement subject
>>Composition – with a major folio
requirement and professional
engagement subject
>>Musicology/ Ethnomusicology – with
a thesis requirement and professional
engagement subject.
Conducting will be offered as an Honours
subject
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Bachelor of Music with Composition Specialisation
Year 1 Semester 1 Music Performance 1 Aural Studies 1 Music Language 1 Elective Breadth
Semester 2 Music Performance 2 Writing about Music Medieval and Early Modern Music Elective Breadth
Year 2 Semester 1 Composition 1 Aural Studies 2 Music Language 2 Electro-Acoustic Music Breadth
Semester 2 Composition 2 Elective Music Since the French Revolution Elective Breadth
Year 3 Semester 1 Composition 3 Elective Music Language 3 Elective Breadth
Semester 2 Composition 4 Elective Orchestration Elective Breadth
Elective subjects Compulsory subjects Breadth subject

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Graduate study opportunities
Bachelor of Music graduates have a range
of graduate study options including:
>>Master of Music – specialisations
available in Performance, Conducting,
Composition, Musicology/
Ethnomusicology and Music Therapy (by
research)
>>Master of Music Studies (by coursework,
including intensive mode subjects) –
specialisations available in Performance/
Teaching, Composition, Musicology/
Ethnomusicology
>>Master of Music Therapy – a coursework
program leading to professional
registration as Music Therapists (RMT)
with the Australian Music Therapy
Association (Inc.)
>>Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in
Music – a pathway for music graduates
with a three-year degree to gain an
Honours degree equivalent and thereby
become eligible for higher degree
study. Specialisations available in
Performance, Composition, Musicology/
Ethnomusicology, Instrumental/Vocal
Teaching and Early Music.
For more information contact:
School of Music
t +61 3 8344 5256
f +61 3 8344 5346
e via http://music-unimelb.custhelp.com
w www.music.unimelb.edu.au
For the full range of graduate study options,
see: www.music.unimelb.edu.au/future/
pgrad/
Bachelor of Music Graduate Pathways
Bachelor of Music
Duration: 3 years full-time
Choose from the following
major areas of study:
>> Performance
>> Composition
>> Musicology/Ethnomusicology.
Bachelor of Music (Honours)
Duration: 1 year full-time
Available in: Performance, composition and musicology/
ethnomusicology.
An Honours year enables you to extend your knowledge of your
area of specialisation through higher level Honours subjects and
by undertaking professional engagement subjects, linking you to
the music industry.
Graduate research degrees Q
Duration: 1.5 years full-time
Master of Music
Duration: 3 years full-time
Doctor of Philosophy
www.bmus.unimelb.edu.au
Graduate professional development degrees Q
Duration: 2 years full-time
Master of Music Studies
Duration: 3 years full-time
Doctor of Musical Arts
For more graduate professional development degrees, see: www.music.unimelb.edu.au/courses/pgrad/
Graduate professional entry degrees Q
Duration: Generally 2 years full-time
Title: Master of (unless otherwise specified)
Including: Music Therapy, Law – The Melbourne JD (Juris Doctor), Teaching and Management (Accounting).
See pages 80–97 for more information.
Employment: Many of our graduates have become noted performers, composers, educators, musicologists and music therapists, or have occupied the most
important offices in the music profession both in Australia and internationally. See: www.bmus.unimelb.edu.au/pathways/careers.html
Q Selection into these programs is based on performance in an undergraduate degree and additional selection criteria may also apply. Note this information indicates many, but not all
possible pathways to graduate study. Guaranteed pathways to graduate professional entry degrees exist for high achieving school-leavers. See page 79 for details.

Bachelor of Music Performance
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“The VCA encourages articulate
passionate people to become
true artists. The attention I get
here makes me feel valued and
important.”
Carolyn Alphonso
Bachelor of Music Performance
Indonesia

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Did you know?
The Bachelor of Music
Performance offers three streams;
Repertoire, Improvisation and
Practical Composition.
The course is directed towards
training you to become a firstrate
professional in a multifaceted
performance-oriented
environment.
Our graduates include Shannon
Birchall, bass player in the John
Butler Trio, and Diana Doherty,
principal oboe in the Sydney
Symphony Orchestra and
composer Liza Lim.
In 2009, the Faculty of Music will join with Victorian College of the Arts School of Music to create a new School of Music at the University
of Melbourne. The new School will be the largest music school in Australia, building on the already outstanding national and international
reputation of music at Melbourne. The new School of Music will deliver programs of the highest quality, offering intensive studies in
performance, improvisation, composition, musicology, ethnomusicology, music education and music therapy. It will offer a variety of
pathways into professional graduate coursework programs as well as strengthening research and research higher degree education and
interaction with the profession, locally, nationally and internationally.
In 2010, the new School of Music will deliver two undergraduate degrees, the Bachelor of Music (Faculty of Music) and Bachelor of Music
Performance (VCA Music). From 2011, undergraduate studies in music at Melbourne will be combined into a single Melbourne Model
Bachelor of Music degree, offering a rich range of choices, experiences, career outcomes and postgraduate pathways for students.
Bachelor of Music Performance
Duration
3 years full-time
1 year Honours available
Fees
See page 104
Campus
VCA (Southbank) Campus
Entry requirements
See pages 119–127
About the Bachelor of
Music Performance
Students from around the world are
attracted to VCA Music for the diverse
programs offered, the strong focus on
performance and cross-disciplinary
experimentation. VCA Music is committed
to the performance, composition, teaching
and investigation of Indigenous and
contemporary Australian music.
All of our courses are directed towards
teaching and training you to become a
first-rate professional in a multi-faceted
performance-oriented environment, while
developing a realistic awareness of the
music profession.
The Bachelor of Music Performance at
the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) is
concerned with harnessing and nurturing
musical talent through an integrated
program of education and training to assist
students on their journey to become leading
practitioners in the field.
Established in 1974, Music at the Victorian
College of the Arts focused initially on
classical repertoire and performance. It
has expanded over the years to embrace
improvisation, composition, opera and
music theatre. The VCA context is unique in
that it offers music students the opportunity
to work on projects with students from other
disciplines within the VCA, providing diverse
collaborative opportunities that are essential
for the contemporary musician.
VCA Music promotes the highest
standards in music enquiry, creativity
and performance. You are encouraged
to embrace an eclectic range of musical
styles and genres, supported by a regular
program of workshops and master classes,
together with special projects throughout
the year.
The VCA campus is located within the City
of Melbourne’s arts precinct. Facilities at
VCA Music include a Sound Research
Studio consisting of a professional digital
multi-track recording studio.
Scholarships
The Faculty of the VCA and Music enjoys
substantial support from a number of
generous donors and consequently has a
broad range of scholarships, awards and
prizes on offer to its students.
Faculty-wide scholarships, awards
and prizes are available including the
Commonwealth Learning Scholarships,
as well as course-specific scholarships,
awards and prizes.
See: www.vca.unimelb.edu.au for more
information.
Careers
The specialist tuition in performance and
composition, and training in practical,
creative, academic and communication
skills, enables graduates to work in a wide
variety of professional and community
contexts. Nationally and internationally
acclaimed former students include:
>>Shannon Birchall, bass player in the John
Butler Trio. The Trio won a 2004 Aria
Award for their album, Sunrise Over the
Sea
>>Diana Doherty, principal oboe in the
Sydney Symphony
>>Liza Lim, globally published and
performed composer whose composition,
Ecstatic Architecture, was performed by
the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Frank
Gehry-designed Walt Disney Concert
Hall.

Professional and international
degree recognition
Graduates of the VCA contribute their skills,
energy and creativity through individual
endeavour and collaborative enterprise
within arts organisations and companies
throughout the world.
The VCA enjoys wide recognition among
the international arts community. It is
a member of the European League of
Institutes of the Arts (ELIA), the International
Council of Fine Arts Deans (ICFAD), and is
an international affiliate of the Association of
Independent Colleges of Art and Design.
Depth
Developing your specialisation
The Bachelor of Music Performance is a
three-year, full-time degree course that
provides specialist training for students who
wish to prepare for careers as professional
musicians. The subjects within the course
are all semester-based and conducted
within two semesters per year.
You will undertake study from the following
streams:
>>Repertoire: this is a ‘classical’ music
performance course offered in Guitar,
Keyboard, Orchestral Instruments (String,
Brass, Woodwind, Percussion) and Voice
>>Improvisation: this course covers a wide
selection of musical styles including jazz,
Latin American, free form improvisation,
crossover music, inter-media concepts,
Australian improvised music and
Indigenous Australian music
>>Practical Composition: this course
concentrates on the making of music
in contemporary Australian society as
applied to the composer, performer,
director, audience relationship and to
the more recent role of the composer as
explorer and practitioner within cross-art
and multimedia.
The Bachelor of Music Performance is
divided into three components:
>>Core Subjects which develop
students’ musical skills to their highest
possible level in combination with an
understanding of music in a variety of
historical, social and cultural contexts.
The central focus is on the understanding
of music-making and its essential
components: the materials, the performer,
the presentation, the audience and the
context
>>Module Options (in third year only) are a
variety of performance-and tutorial-based
modules. You have the opportunity to
choose modules that will enhance your
individual areas of musical interest
>>Common Curriculum through the VCA
Centre for Ideas. The integration of
intensive specialist artistic training with
cross-disciplinary critical studies reflects
the VCA’s commitment to training artists
who are not only highly skilled but also
culturally and technologically literate.
The core subjects in the Bachelor of Music
Performance are Principal Study, Specialist
Related Studies, Ensemble, Aural Studies
(Years 1 and 2), Languages of Music (Years
1 and 2).
In the third year Module Options subjects
may change from year to year. In 2009
modules included:
>>Latin American Percussion, Composition
for Film, 18th/19th Century Music,
Orchestration.
This course may be followed by a fulltime
fourth year for selected students to
complete an Honours degree. The Honours
degree allows you to pursue a range of
studies to expand your music practice and
focus on establishing a professional career.
For subject details, see: www.vca.unimelb.
edu.au
Breadth
Knowledge across disciplines
In this multi-disciplinary arts environment,
students in the Bachelor of Music
Performance will undertake subjects
through the Centre for Ideas. The common
curriculum is a cross-disciplinary sequence
of subjects examining the interaction
between artistic practice and wider
social, political and cultural contexts. The
integration of intensive specialist dance
training with critical studies aims to produce
artists who are not only highly technically
and artistically skilled but also culturally and
technologically literate.
Knowledge transfer
Connecting with other students,
industry and the community
You are given regular opportunities to
perform both within the VCA environment
and externally. A wide range of public
concerts by students, staff, distinguished
artists and artists-in-residence are
programmed each year.
As the name suggests, the Bachelor of
Music Performance has a practical focus,
with the provision of individual instrumental
or vocal tuition, small and large ensemble
tuition and performance-related studies
which include aural, analysis, music
technology, performance criticism,
aesthetics and musical contexts.
You gain vital experience and networks
through the VCA’s active links with local
and international artists and creative
organisations.
Working alongside professional artists
in symphony orchestras, choirs, theatre
ensembles and dance companies, and
with local and international directors,
conductors, producers and stage
managers, is an integral part of the VCA
learning experience.
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Bachelor of Music Performance
Year 1 Semester 1 Principal Study Specialist Related Studies Ensemble Aural Studies Languages of Music The Artist in the World 1A
Semester 2 Principal Study Specialist Related Studies Ensemble Aural Studies Languages of Music The Artist in the World 1B
Year 2 Semester 1 Principal Study Specialist Related Studies Ensemble Aural Studies Languages of Music The World in the Artist 2A
Semester 2 Principal Study Specialist Related Studies Ensemble Aural Studies Languages of Music The World in the Artist 2B
Year 3 Semester 1 Principal Study Specialist Related Studies Ensemble Elective Elective Collaborative Contract
Semester 2 Principal Study Specialist Related Studies Ensemble Elective Elective Professional Development
Elective subjects Compulsory subjects

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Honours
The Honours program emphasises
the development of individual student
perspective. Through related units of
study the Honours program provides
advanced training in specialist, creative
and communication skills which enable
the graduating student to work in various
professional and community contexts.
The program is flexible in that it provides
the student with a range of studies which
forms a bridge to a professional career as a
practising musician. This flexibility is crucial
in providing the student with the opportunity
to make their own choice in determining
future directions and ways of making
music within the community. Honours
students take part in orchestral projects as
determined by Head of Honours and Head
of Orchestral Studies.
Extra requirements
Entry into the Bachelor of Music
Performance is by audition. The Bachelor
of Music Performance is divided into three
streams – Repertoire, Improvisation and
Practical Composition – and selection
procedures for each stream have a different
focus.
In addition to submitting the International
Undergraduate Application form, you
must also download and complete the
Supplementary Admission Information
Sheet for Music and submit the materials as
listed on the sheet. The Application Form
and Supplementary Admission Information
Sheet are available from the VCA website:
www.vca.unimelb.edu.au/international
You should have successfully completed a
Year 12 course of study or equivalent. You
are required to provide evidence of your
English language proficiency, normally
an IELTS academic test certificate with a
minimum score of 6.5. Please submit your
application to the University by the end of
October.
Graduate study opportunities
Graduates of the VCA have the opportunity
to extend their study through graduate,
Masters (research) and PhD programs.
Graduates are well placed to apply for
professional programs at the University of
Melbourne in a range of areas.
VCA students also have access to highly
regarded international arts institutions
around the world for the purposes of
academic exchange, artistic practice and
research collaboration.
For more information contact:
VCA Student Centre
t +61 3 9685 9469
f +61 3 9685 9358
e vca-international@unimelb.edu.au
w www.vca.unimelb.edu.au

Bachelor of Production
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Chang originally planned to
focus on lighting and sound
studies in his Bachelor of
Production, but he has since
discovered his affinity for design
and workshop. “I found myself
having real fun when I build and
make things.”
He has been most inspired by Eric Bass, a
visiting artist from the Sandglass Theatre
in the United States. “Eric Bass's puppetry
workshop is one of the greatest experiences
I’ve ever had. Eric, and the way he is
running this workshop, is really enjoyable
and interesting. My classmates are also so
creative and co-operative.”
London. It would be great to experience
their theatre.”
In the meantime, Chang adds to his
studies by working on some VCA Drama
productions and student films. “Most
recently, I helped build an elevator for a
student film.”
Chang Jun Lee
Third Year, Bachelor of Production
Korea
His dream now is to be a designer or maker
for a puppet-based play. “I would like to visit
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Did you know?
You will study the roles of
performance production including
set, costume, lighting and sound
design, puppetry, workshop,
wardrobe, stage and production
management.
You will have the opportunity for
secondments within the industry,
a unique feature of the degree
that links students with a network
of professionals.
You will have the opportunity to
participate in productions staged
on the campus – with dance,
drama, music, music theatre, film
and television and art projects
also with professional companies
and other training institutions.
Bachelor of Production
Duration
3 years full-time
1 year Honours available
Fees
See page 104
Campus
VCA (Southbank) Campus
Entry requirements
See pages 119–127
About the Bachelor of
Production
The Bachelor of Production educates
students in the various roles of performance
production including set, costume,
lighting and sound design, puppetry,
workshop, wardrobe, stage and production
management. Students apply knowledge
gained in the studio to practical projects
generated both within the VCA and beyond.
VCA Production is unique in that it provides
students with the opportunity to participate
in productions staged both on the campus
(collaborations with Dance, Theatre, Music,
Music Theatre, Film and Television and
Art projects) and beyond the campus
(collaborations with professional companies
and other training institutions). Given the
breadth of projects in the VCA calendar,
students may expect to be working on a
variety of performance forms in a range of
capacities in any one year.
The Bachelor of Production develops
students’ collaborative skills and the ability
to adapt them to a wide range of structures.
Students have the opportunity for
secondments within the industry, a unique
feature of the degree which links students
with a network of professionals within their
chosen field.
Staff in the Bachelor of Production include
leading teachers/practitioners across the
seven streams of study within the degree.
Visiting lecturers also contribute to the
teaching program.
VCA Production has strong links with
the local and national performance
community through its position in the heart
of Melbourne’s cultural precinct. Staff are
encouraged to maintain their professional
connections, as this is seen as a key
element in linking students with their future
profession.
VCA Production has a props and scenery
store, costume hire store, and venue and
audiovisual equipment hire services. The
VCA Artists Booking Service (ABS) provides
a gateway from study to employment by
connecting emerging VCA students and
graduates to the wider community for
professional employment.
More information is available at:
www.vca.unimelb.edu.au
Scholarships
Faculty-wide scholarships, awards
and prizes are available including the
Commonwealth Learning Scholarships, as
well as production-specific scholarships,
awards and prizes.
There are five production-specific
scholarships on offer to students in the
Bachelor of Production.
Careers
The Bachelor of Production develops your
collaborative skills and the ability to adapt
them to a wide range of structures. You have
the opportunity for secondments within the
industry – a unique feature of the degree
which links students with a network of
professionals within their chosen field.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Production
enjoy high employment success. They work
at various levels, both as individual and as
team members, in a wide variety of visual/
performing artistic environments.
Graduates demonstrate capacities for
artistic imagination, creativity, transformation
and interpretation. They work at various
levels, both as an individual and as a
team member, in a wide variety of visual/
performing artistic environments such as
large scale events such as the Olympic
Games and Commonwealth Games
opening ceremonies, major festivals,
subsidised theatre, dance and opera
companies and commercial theatre.
Students are encouraged to make links with
other students both within VCA Production
as well as in other VCA disciplines, which
often lead to long term collaborative
partnerships. Most graduates become
employed in the industry on a freelance
basis, often initially in an assistant capacity,
in their field of specialisation.
Professional and international
degree recognition
The VCA’s courses enjoy wide recognition
among the international arts community. The
VCA is a member of the European League of
Institutes of the Arts (ELIA), the International
Council of Fine Arts Deans (ICFAD), and is
an international affiliate of the Association of
Independent Colleges of Art and Design.
Depth
Developing your specialisation
Formal classes for first- and secondyear
students are combined with work
on performances and projects. You are
required to take on more responsibility and
demonstrate greater initiative in your own
learning program progressively over the
three years. Peer teaching is an intrinsic part
of the course.
In third year, formal classes are at a
minimum and an individual program is
negotiated which can include major stage
management, design and technical theatre
assignments and an industry secondment.
Secondments involve a period of attachment
by third-year students to a theatre company,
film company, dance company or other
suitable organisation or professional
practitioner. The subject provides you with

an opportunity to test and develop the skills
learnt over the previous two years within a
professional environment.
This course may be followed by a full-time
fourth year for selected students to complete
an Honours degree.
More information is available
at: www.vca.unimelb.edu.au
Breadth
Knowledge across disciplines
In this multi-disciplinary arts environment,
students in the Bachelor of Production
undertake subjects through the Centre for
Ideas. The common curriculum is a crossdisciplinary
sequence of subjects examining
the interaction between artistic practice and
wider social, political and cultural contexts.
The integration of intensive specialist training
in Production with critical studies aims to
produce artists who are not only highly
technically and artistically skilled but also
culturally and technologically literate.
Knowledge transfer
Connecting with other students,
industry and the community
Studio practice is the key element in
the teaching program in the Bachelor of
Production. You apply knowledge gained in
classes to practical projects generated both
within and beyond the VCA.
In third year you will be seconded to a
theatre, film or dance company, another
suitable organisation or a professional
practitioner. This provides you with the
opportunity to test and develop the skills
learnt over the previous two years within a
professional environment. It also provides
a valuable opportunity to become part of
the professional network for which you have
been training.
Extra requirements
Entry into the Bachelor of Production is
by audition. In addition to submitting the
International Undergraduate Application
form, you must also download the relevant
Supplementary Admission Information
Sheet for Production and submit the
audition or folio materials as listed on
the sheet. Supplementary Admission
Information Sheets are available from the
VCA website www.vca.unimelb.edu.au under
International.
You should have successfully completed a
Year 12 course of study or equivalent. You
are required to provide evidence of your
English language proficiency, normally
an IELTS academic test certificate with a
minimum score of 6.5. Please submit your
application to the University by the end of
October.
Information for students
applying in 2011 and 2012
While course titles may change, the Faculty
of the VCA and Music will continue to offer
courses specialising in Dance, Drama,
Production, Art, Film and Television and
Music in 2011 and 2012. Entry will be
talent-based – by interview, portfolio and/or
audition – as well as successful completion
of VCE English to the required standard.
Honours
A one-year Honours program is available
following the successful completion of the
Bachelor of Production or equivalent. The
Honours year is designed to enable highachieving
students the opportunity to further
develop their artistic practice as well as their
analytical, critical and research skills. The
Honours program (Production Placement)
builds on knowledge, experience and skills
developed in the Bachelor of Production
in the student’s field of specialisation (set,
costume, lighting and sound design, or the
allied crafts). Each student will be assigned
at least two major productions drawn from
the VCA’s production schedule. They will be
assigned in senior roles as either part of the
creative team, or as leaders in the technical
and craft areas.
You will be required to complete an Honours
Research Thesis in the area of enquiry
pertaining to your chosen field of study.
In consultation with your supervisor and
through a number of research methods
classes, you will develop a research
question or hypothesis, conduct a literature
review in relation to this question and then
research and submit a paper interrogating
this hypothesis.
Graduate study opportunities
Graduates of the Bachelor of Production
have the opportunity to extend their study
through graduate, masters (research or
coursework) and PhD programs. Graduate
study is available in various roles of
performance production including set,
costume, lighting and sound design,
workshop, wardrobe, stage and production
management, and puppetry.
Production graduates are well placed to
apply for professional programs at the
University of Melbourne in a range of areas.
VCA students also have access to highly
regarded international arts institutions
around the world for the purposes of
academic exchange, artistic practice and
research collaboration.
www.vca.unimelb.edu.au/graduatepostgrad/
For more information contact:
VCA Student Centre
t +61 3 9685 9469
f +61 3 9685 9358
e vca-international@unimelb.edu.au
w www.vca.unimelb.edu.au
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Bachelor of Production
Year 1 Semester 1 Production Skills 1A Production Placement 1A The Artist in the World 1A
Semester 2 Production Skills 1B Production Placement 1B Health and Safety 1 The Artist in the World 1B
Year 2 Semester 1 Production Skills 2A Production Placement 2A Performance Project Health and Safety 2 The World in the Artist 2A
Semester 2 Production Skills 2B Production Placement 2B The World in the Artist 2B
Year 3 Semester 1 Secondment Production Placement 3 Collaborative Contract
Semester 2 Secondment Production Placement 3 Professional Development
Compulsory subjects

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Graduate Study at Melbourne
There are a number of pathways
to graduate study at Melbourne.
As part of the Melbourne Model, some
disciplines which were previously offered
at the undergraduate level are now offered
at the graduate level by our new graduate
schools. For example you will be able
to study degrees which qualify you for
professions in Architecture, Education,
Engineering, Law, Accounting and the
medical field at graduate level.
The University of Melbourne offers over 340
different graduate programs ranging from
professional entry degrees for students
wanting to gain a qualification or change
career path, to graduate professional
development programs designed for
professionals interested in advancing
their career opportunities. Increasingly
well-regarded by prospective employers,
graduate qualifications offer employees an
edge over competitors and often attract
higher salaries.
At Melbourne you can undertake
graduate study in coursework or research.
Coursework is similar to an undergraduate
degree in that you have tutorials and
lectures, exams and ongoing assessments.
Research is a more independent style of
learning where you focus on a particular
research topic and have an academic,
highly skilled in your area of expertise,
supervising you and keeping you on track to
produce your assessed research report.
Admission to all graduate programs
requires the prior completion of an
undergraduate degree either from the
University of Melbourne, a university in
another country or another Australian
institution. Some programs also require
professional work experience.
Graduate professional
development programs
Graduate professional development
programs offer the opportunity to extend
professional understanding, update existing
skills or pursue a personal interest in a
particular area.
You can view what’s on offer at: www.
futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/grad/
gradprog/gradprog.html
Graduate professional entry
programs
The University has introduced a range of
new coursework graduate professional
entry programs. These provide a focused
and intense course of studies qualifying
students for employment in various
professional occupations. Students who
complete a professional entry program will
be awarded a Masters or Doctoral degree in
their chosen field – prestigious qualifications
offering an important edge in the workplace.
Graduate professional entry degrees are
available in the following areas:
Architecture; Clinical Audiology;
Construction Management; Dental Surgery;
Education and Teaching; Engineering W;
Food Science; Forest Ecosystem Science;
Landscape Architecture; Law; Nursing
Science; Medicine E; Music Therapy;
Optometry EQ; Physiotherapy E; Property,
Science; Social Work; Teaching; Urban
Horticulture, Urban Planning; Veterinary
Medicine QR.

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Guaranteed entry to graduate
professional entry programs
For most students entry to graduate
programs will be based on their
performance in undergraduate studies and
additional requirements such as interviews,
personal statements, aptitude tests etc.
See pages 119–127 for graduate
professional entry course information or
online at www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.
au/grad/gradprog/newprog.html
Guaranteed entry to graduate professional
entry programs exist for high-achieving
school-leavers commencing an
undergraduate course at the University
of Melbourne in 2010 plus a range of
guaranteed entry to graduate programs
based on University performance.
Students who meet the prerequisites for
entry into graduate professional entry
degrees will be guaranteed entry to their
course of choice (applies to most graduate
professional entry degrees) if they meet the
following criteria:
>>Achieve an ENTER (or equivalent) of 99.0
(achieved in the final year of schooling by
2010)
>>commence an undergraduate degree
at the University of Melbourne following
completion of schooling
>>complete the undergraduate degree with
a H2A (75 per cent) weighted average.
Note: Graduate selection into Medicine,
Dental Science and Physiotherapy is also
subject to satisfactory performance at
an interview to demonstrate adequate
communication skills.
Guaranteed places in specific professional
entry degrees (including Medicine, Dental
Science, Physiotherapy, Optometry and
Veterinary Science) will be limited by the
number of fee places available in the year
of entry.
For the Master of Engineering:
>>Commence an appropriate
undergraduate degree at the University
of Melbourne following completion of
schooling
>>complete the undergraduate course with
a H3 (65 per cent) weighted average in
the final two years.
Q pending Academic Board approval
W from 2010, some streams from 2011
E from 2011
R from 2012

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Graduate professional entry
programs
81 Master of Architecture
81 Master of Clinical Audiology
82 Master of Construction Management
82 Master of Cultural Materials Conservation
83 Doctor of Dental Surgery (from 2011)
83 Master of Engineering (from 2010)
84 Master of Food Science
85 Master of Forest Ecosystem Science
85 Master of Genetic Counselling
86 Master of Information Systems
87 Master of Landscape Architecture
87 Master of Management (Accounting)
88 Doctor of Medicine (from 2011)
89 Melbourne JD (Juris Doctor)
89 Master of Music Therapy
90 Master of Nursing Science
91 Doctor of Optometry
91 Doctor of Physiotherapy (from 2011)
92 Master of Professional Accounting
92 Master of Property
92 Master of Psychology
93 Master of Public Health
93 Master of Science
94 Master of Social Work
95 Master of Teaching
96 Master of Urban Horticulture
96 Master of Urban Planning
97 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Q (from
2012) and Veterinary Bioscience
Specalisation Q (from 2011)
Q Pending Academic Board approval
Did you know the University of Melbourne
offers more than 340 graduate programs
across all disciplines?
On the following pages you will find information
about many of our graduate professional entry
programs. To find out about the undergraduate
pathways to these programs, refer to the Study
areas and pathways index on pages 140–143.
For more information about our graduate courses
and careers information, refer to:
www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/grad
or log on to our Course Search at:
http://coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au

Master of Architecture
Duration and campus
2 or 3 years Q full-time
Parkville
Q For applicants with a three-year degree in another
discipline, a three-year Master of Architecture will
be available from 2010 (pending Academic Board
approval). Visit our website for more information.
Entry requirements
A three-year bachelors degree with a
major in Architecture or equivalent and a
grade point average (GPA) of 65% in the
final two years.
Extra requirements
A personal statement and a folio
presentation.
More information
Environments and Design Student
Centre
t +61 3 8344 6417
e abp-graduateschool@unimelb.edu au
w www.msd.unimelb.edu.au
Course description
The main focus of the Master of Architecture
is architectural design and practice. The
degree provides graduates with:
>>design skills that will contribute to the
improvement of our built environment
>>a grounding in the rich lessons of
architectural history, theory and
technology enabling them to develop
innovative architecture, relevant to time
and place, people and culture
>>the skills to manage an architectural
practice and work within teams
>>the ability to use resources, materials and
technologies to produce responsible and
sustainable architecture.
Creating a world of career
opportunities
Graduates find employment in private
architectural firms where they work on
residential, commercial and institutional
projects. They may also work in government
departments where they assist in the
development of major projects.
Some graduates run their own architectural
practices while others move into related
careers (further study may be required),
such as: industrial design, furniture
design, interior design, landscape design,
urban design, urban planning, facility
management, project management and
development, conservation and heritage
management, and public art.
Professional and international
degree recognition
This course has been designed to meet
the requirements of the professional
associations shown below, and will
undergo a regular review process for quality
assurance.
>>Royal Australian Institute of Architects
>>Architects Registration Board of Victoria
>>Commonwealth Association of Architects.
Master of Clinical Audiology
Duration and campus
2 years full-time
Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital
Entry requirements
A Bachelor of Science or a health-related
undergraduate degree containing
major studies in an area such as
Psychology, Speech Pathology, Nursing
or Linguistics.
Extra requirements
All applicants must successfully
complete a Victorian Police Check and
Working with Children Check prior to
enrolment.
More information
School of Medicine
t +61 3 8344 5890
f +61 3 9347 7084
e medicine-info@unimelb.edu.au
w www.medicine.unimelb.edu.au
Course description
The Master of Clinical Audiology is the
largest audiology course in Australia and
is closely associated with a number of
research institutions.
The course has a strong clinical emphasis
and students get hands-on experience in
the clinical school as well as at hospitals
and hearing care centres throughout
Victoria. Lectures and practical sessions
allow students to build on their scientific
background while providing a challenging
and comprehensive program of studies
carefully designed to prepare for practice
as an audiologist. The course covers:
diagnostic hearing assessment of
infants, children and adults, including
electrophysiological assessment;
management of hearing disorders,
including hearing aid fitting and evaluation;
assessment of vestibular (balance)
disorders; and assessment and postoperative
management of cochlear implant
patients. Lectures and practical sessions
cover acoustics, anatomy and physiology,
electro-physiological assessment,
pathologies of the auditory system, hearing
devices and rehabilitation and paediatric
and clinical audiology.
Creating a world of career
opportunities
Audiologists are in high demand in
Australia and this interesting and varied
career also has excellent job opportunities
overseas. Graduates move straight into
paid employment with excellent entry-level
remuneration.
Audiologists are employed in semigovernment
agencies (e.g. Australian
Hearing), major hospitals, private practice,
community health centres, universities and
schools for hearing-impaired children.
Professional and international
degree recognition
Completion of the Masters of Clinical
Audiology fulfils the requirements for
certification and employment as an
audiologist in Australia.
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Master of Construction
Management
Duration and campus
2 or 3 years Q full-time
Parkville
Q The Melbourne School of Design intends to offer a 2.5
to 3 year (full-time equivalent) graduate pathway in
this area for students who have completed a degree in
another discipline from 2010. Visit our website for more
information.
Entry requirements
Three-year bachelors degree with a
major in construction or equivalent and a
GPA of 65% in the final two years.
>>Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors
>>Singapore Institute of Surveyors and
Valuers
>>Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Master of Cultural Materials
Conservation
Duration and campus
2 years full-time
Parkville
Entry requirements
Varies depending on individual
programs. See details below.
Second Year, Master of
Construction Management
India
Extra requirements
A personal statement.
Extra requirements
Yes. See details below.
Why did you choose the University of
Melbourne?
This University is ranked in the top
universities globally, and Melbourne is a
beautiful place to live in.
What things do you enjoy most about
your course?
I share my course with different fields of
people and have a lot to learn from their
experience. The teaching process is
practical rather than just theoretical.
What is the best study-related thing you
have done since starting your course?
Taking up research methods as one of
my subjects. It has inspired me to publish
my research in a journal.
What is the best thing about student life
on campus?
You share your life with people from
different countries of different cultures,
but you feel a part of their lives. I have so
much to learn and enjoy with them.
What non-study related activities have
you participated in here?
Cultural events and I joined the University
of Melbourne Postgraduate Association.
What kind of accommodation do you
live in and how did you find it?
I live in a shared apartment, which I found
through realestate.com website.
What do you like about the city of
Melbourne and living here?
Melbourne is lively, as well as peaceful
and comfortable.
What are your future career goals?
I wish to work as a Project Manager in the
near future.
What advice do you have for students
considering studying at the University?
It’s a wise decision to choose the
University of Melbourne.
More information
Environments and Design Student
Centre
t +61 3 8344 6417
e abp-graduateschool@unimelb.edu au
w www.msd.unimelb.edu.au
Course description
The Master of Construction Management
allows students to develop and build on
expertise in quantity surveying, construction
law, project management and facility
management. The program covers studies
across the full breadth of the building cycle
and provides the opportunity to specialise
in the management of the construction
process (costing, planning, budgeting and
resource allocation).
Creating a world of career
opportunities
Graduates in construction management
typically work for construction companies
both on and off construction sites. Their
roles include planning and scheduling,
project management, contract
administration, or estimating and tendering.
Graduates pursuing a career in construction
economics work as construction cost
consultants and quantity surveyors with
financiers, property developers, and project
managers.
Professional and international
degree recognition
This course has been designed to meet
the requirements of the professional
associations listed below, and will undergo
a regular review process for quality
assurance.
>>Australian Institute of Building
>>Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors
>>The Building Commission
>>Chartered Institute of Building
>>Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors
More information
Arts and Music Student Centre
Rm 104, Ground Floor
Old Arts Building
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010
Australia
t +61 3 8344 6395/+61 3 8344 5235
f +61 3 9347 0424
e via http://arts-unimelb.custhelp.com
w www.arts.unimelb.edu.au
Entry requirements
For the 200-point program, applicants will
have an undergraduate degree in a cognate
discipline with a grade average of at least
H2B (70 per cent) in the relevant subjects,
or equivalent.
For the 150 point program, applicants
will have an undergraduate degree in a
cognate discipline with a grade average of
at least H2B (70 per cent) in the relevant
subjects and at least one year of full-time
documented relevant work experience, or
equivalent.
For the 100-point program, applicants
will have an Honours degree in a cognate
discipline with at least a H2B (70 per cent),
or equivalent; or an undergraduate degree
in a cognate discipline with a grade average
of at least H2B (70 per cent) in the relevant
subjects and at least two years of full time
documented relevant work experience, or
equivalent.
Note: Completion of study equivalent to 25
points of university level chemistry would
be considered an advantage. A bridging
course is recommended for students who
do not have a background in chemistry or
who wish to revise its basic concepts and
practice. The course has been specifically
developed to teach the fundamentals of
chemistry to those entering the Master of
Cultural Materials Conservation.

Extra requirements
Applicants may be required to show
evidence of manual dexterity, either through
a folio presentation or by reference, and
may be required to submit the results of a
colour vision test at the time of application.
The Selection Committee may also
conduct interviews and tests and call for
referee reports and employer references
to elucidate any of the matters referred to
above.
Course description
The Master of Cultural Materials Conservation
offers a professional qualification, combining
both theory and practice, and emphasising
the philosophical, intellectual and scientific
aspects of cultural material conservation.
Students will benefit directly from the Centre’s
activities in commercial conservation services
and its responsibility for conservation of the
University of Melbourne’s vast and varied
cultural collections, including the Ian Potter
Museum of Art, and the University’s Library,
Archives and School collections. Students
will also have access to industry links with
leading museums, galleries, archives and
libraries, across Australia and overseas, with
opportunities to develop research in relation
to broader issues of cultural preservation for
communities and cultures within the Asian-
Pacific region.
The option to specialise in areas including
conservation treatment of paintings,
works on paper, frames, and some object
and architectural conservation, can be
combined with an internship. In consultation
with an academic supervisor, students can
gain unrivalled professional experience
working under the guidance of a senior
conservator within the workplace.
Internship opportunities: students
arrange and undertake a placement in
a conservation department or practice,
which deals directly in the conservation
of materials of their specialisation. They
will work under the guidance of a senior
conservator within the workplace, and carry
out a set program of conservation research
and/or treatment involving complex
decision-making and the application of
high-level skills. During the internship,
an academic supervisor is available for
consultation and advice. Students have the
opportunity to undertake internships across
Australia, and overseas (for example, in the
UK, USA, New Zealand, India, Malaysia,
Greece and East Timor).
Creating a world of career
opportunities
Students who complete the Master of
Cultural Materials Conservation at the
Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation
generally go on to work in museums,
galleries, libraries, archives, archaeological
sites, develop their own business or work in
other specialist areas.
More information:
www.culturalconservation.unimelb.edu.au
Professional and international
degree recognition
Automatic membership of the Australian
Institute for the Conservation of Cultural
Material for students of the Master of
Materials Conservation is currently under
consideration.
Doctor of Dental Surgery
(from 2011)
Duration and campus
4 years full-time
Parkville
Entry requirements
An undergraduate degree with a
completion of the following prerequisite
subjects: anatomy, physiology and
biochemistry subjects.
The University of Melbourne’s Bachelor
of Biomedicine and Bachelor of Science
are ideal pathways to the Doctor of
Dental Surgery.
Extra requirements
Graduate Australian Medical School
Admissions Test (GAMSAT) or the
Medical College Admission Test (MCAT);
and interview. Final entry requirements
are subject to confirmation.
More information
Melbourne Dental School
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health
Sciences
t +61 3 9341 1500
f +61 3 9341 1599
e enquiries@dent.unimelb.edu.au
w www.dent.unimelb.edu.au
Course description
The Doctor of Dental Surgery is a
professional entry degree which is a higherlevel
qualification than a bachelors degree,
offering more intense clinical training and
preparing graduates for higher-level work
and better career outcomes. The fields of
study are: Dental Science, Dental Surgery,
Dental Practice and Dental Research.
Creating a world of career
opportunities
Doctor of Dental Surgery graduates will
find careers as dentists (in private practice,
public hospitals, the health services and
the armed services), academics, dental
science researchers and specialists (e.g.
orthodontist, endodontist).
Professional and international
degree recognition
Graduates will be eligible for membership
of the Australian Dental Association.
Registration as a dentist may be granted in
some countries other than Australia, subject
to entry requirements and requirements of
the registering authorities.
Master of Engineering
(from 2010)
Duration and campus
2 years full-time
Parkville
Entry requirements
A University of Melbourne’s new
generation undergraduate degree in
Commerce, Environments, Science or
Biomedicine with a weighted average of
65% in the final two years; or
a combination of an undergraduate
degree and overall qualifications
deemed equivalent to the entry
requirements above (such as the
Bachelor of Engineering).
Extra requirements
No
More information
Melbourne School of Engineering
t +61 3 8344 6703/6507
f +61 3 9349 2182
e eng-unimelb.custhelp.com
w www.eng.unimelb.edu.au
Course description
Master of Engineering students will be part
of the graduate school experience, featuring
an increased emphasis on research
projects, development of transferable skills
and a focus on knowledge and skills that
are relevant in industry today.
Students undertaking an engineering
program at Melbourne will graduate twice
in five years: with a Bachelor degree (three
years) and a Master of Engineering (two
years). This sequence leads to professional
accreditation and enables students to
attain a higher qualification than a “double
degree”, in the same time.
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The Master of Engineering offers the
following specialisations: Biomedical
Engineering Q; Biomolecular Engineering Q;
Chemical Engineering Q; Civil Engineering;
Electrical Engineering; Environmental
Engineering Q; Geomatics Q; Mechanical
Engineering; Mechatronics Q; Software
Engineering; and Structural Engineering Q.
Q These specialisations will be available from 2011.
More information: www.eng.unimelb.edu.
au/Postgrad/MEng.html
Creating a world of career
opportunities
With a range of engineering disciplines
offered at the University of Melbourne
students graduate from their course of
choice and pursue local and international job
opportunities in a range of areas, such as:
> >Biomedical Engineering: biomedical
industries and hospitals, regulatory
authorities, consultancies
> >Biomolecular Engineering: food and
beverage industries, pharmaceuticals and
biotechnology
> >Chemical Engineering: food, beer and
wine industry, mining and petroleum
industries
> >Civil Engineering: manufacturing
companies; research organisations;
academic institutions; energy and
consulting agencies; and private sector
> >Electrical Engineering: technical
specialists; signal processing engineers;
computer engineers; and with companies
that develop ‘smart’ products
> >Environmental Engineering: consulting
firms; urban and rural water agencies;
conservation and natural resource
departments; environment protection
agencies; and academic organisations
> >Geomatics: licensed surveyors;
environmental remote sensing; land and
resource management
> >Mechanical Engineering: car industry;
manufacturing; design; essential services
and consulting firms
> >Mechatronics: careers with companies
that use advanced automation
equipment; computer-integrated
manufacturing systems; in the private and
public sector
> >Software Engineering: designers;
developers; project managers; database
managers; programmers; web producers;
analysts; and consultants
> >Structural Engineering: research
organisations; academic institutions;
consulting agencies; and private sector
construction firms.
Professional and international
degree recognition
The five-year engineering program has
been provisionally approved by Engineers
Australia (the Institute of Engineers in
Australia).
Students must complete an undergraduate
degree, with an approved sequence of
engineering subjects, followed by the
two to three-year Master of Engineering
(dependent on background), to receive
accreditation as a professional engineer.
Master of Food Science
Duration and campus
2 years full-time
Parkville
Entry requirements
A three-year undergraduate degree in
a cognate Q discipline with a weighted
average of at least 65%, or equivalent; or
An Honours degree in a cognate
discipline Q or equivalent.
Q A cognate discipline refers to food science,
biochemistry, microbiology, biotechnology/
bioengineering and related disciplines.
Extra requirements
No
More information
Course Co-ordinator
Master of Food Science (coursework)
t +61 3 8344 7834
f +61 3 9348 2156
e via http://landfood-unimelb.custhelp.com
w www.foodscience.unimelb.edu.au
Course description
The Master of Food Science has been
developed for graduates holding a
science or engineering degree seeking
specialist training for a career in the
food manufacturing industry. Each
student completes a tailored program of
coursework subjects incorporating core
study areas and electives in addition to a
research project in an approved area of
food science.
As a graduate you will be well prepared
to play a key role in research divisions
within food companies and associated
organisations, as well as in managing food
production across the entire food supply
chain.
The objectives of the course are to:
>>Enable you to explore the inter-disciplinary
nature of agriculture, food production and
food science at an advanced level
>>Provide you with a sound foundation in
food chemistry, microbiology, quality and
processing
>>Introduce you to advanced research
topics and the practical application of
these topics within food science
>>Develop competence in the design,
conduct and analysis of experimental
work
>>Develop research skills in an aspect of
food science and related technologies
>>Introduce industrial applications of
food science and technology and the
commercial outcomes
>>Increase the understanding of the
specialised disciplines of food science,
emerging technologies and the relevance
of this to the future food industry
>>Develop a critical understanding of the
economic, social and ethical factors
related to food production in Australia and
globally.
The course is normally delivered fulltime
over two years through a mixture of
classroom teaching, residential schools
and distance education. It will require
completion of coursework plus a minor
dissertation, which will be undertaken with
appropriate academic supervision.
Creating a world of career
opportunities
Career choices for food science graduates
are vast and growing. They include:
research and development; safety and
regulation, as well as quality assurance
roles in food processing companies.
Food Science Graduates can be
employed in companies that support food
manufacturers by supplying food additives
and ingredients, processing equipment
and packaging materials. Graduates with
interest in teaching and research can
find rewarding careers in universities and
research institutes.
Professional and international
degree recognition
Graduates from the Master of Food Science
can be found working around the world.
This course allows you to apply your skills
in a broad range of careers and industries
in Australia and overseas, and University
of Melbourne graduates are recognised
internationally.

Master of Forest Ecosystem
Science
Duration and campus
2 years full-time
Creswick
Entry requirements
A relevant three-year undergraduate
degree with a GPA of 65% or greater in
the final year.
Applicants whose undergraduate
qualification is unrelated to science may
be required to complete one or more
qualifying undergraduate subjects prior
to entering the program. Applicants
with a relevant three-year degree or an
Honours, or a double degree, may be
eligible for credits to a maximum of 100
points towards the program. Usually
students are given credit towards their
first year subjects of the program, but
this may vary depending on subjects
completed in the students’ first degree.
Extra requirements
No.
More information
Melbourne School of Land and
Environment
t +61 3 5321 4300
f +61 3 5321 4166
e forests-info@unimelb.edu.au
w www.forests.unimelb.edu.au
Creating a world of career
opportunities
The Master of Forest Ecosystem Science
prepares students for management
positions within the forest and natural
resource management sectors and provides
a pathway to further study within a PhD
program. You will be well suited to a wide
range of occupations including: forest and
environmental management, research and
development, ecological consulting, timber
management and processing, land-care
and wildlife conservation, climate change
science and policy, forest carbon investment
and accounting, banking and other primary
industry investment and development-aid
agencies in Australia or overseas.
Professional and international
degree recognition
Graduates of the Master of Forest
Ecosystem Science will be eligible for
membership of the Institute of Foresters
of Australia and with further professional
and practical experience to qualify as
Registered Professional Foresters.
Master of Genetic Counselling
Duration and campus
2 years full-time
Parkville campus and clinical sites
depending on available placements for
that year
Entry requirements
A University-recognised undergraduate
degree Q
Extra requirements
A personal statement of 1,000 words,
detailing relevant experience (either paid
or voluntary) and reasons for applying W
and completion of a Victorian Police
Check and Working with Children Check
prior to enrolment.
More information
School of Medicine
t +61 3 8344 5890
f +61 3 9347 7084
e medicine-info@unimelb.edu.au
w www.medicine.unimelb.edu.au
Q Preference will be given to students who have
completed cognate studies in their undergraduate
degree (subject to curriculum content) such as human
genetics, biochemistry, cell biology and physiology
(to second year). Applicants without an undergraduate
degree may be considered if they have relevant
professional experience deemed equivalent to
undergraduate studies in a cognate area/s.
W Preference will also be given to applicants with relevant
volunteer or work experience in areas including
chronic illness, disability, grief, family work.
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Course description
The Master of Forest Ecosystem Science
program requires students to complete
200 points (equivalent of 16 coursework
subjects). The course may be completed
over two years (full-time) or longer if taken
part-time.
In the first year students complete the core
subject, Forest Ecosystems and select
seven subjects from 10 other core subjects
available. In the second year students may
choose elective subjects from either the
program’s range or from other University
of Melbourne departments and faculties.
Up to 25 per cent of total points may be
completed at another university (nationally
or internationally).
Note: Students involved in the National
Forest Masters Program are required to
do the elective subject Forests in the Asia
Pacific Region and at least one subject from
one of the partner universities.
Course description
The program teaches counselling skills,
research skills and clinical genetics
knowledge in small interactive student
groups. Problem-based learning is a
feature of the course. In this mode of
teaching, independent learning is facilitated
which equips you to continue to develop
professionally throughout your career.
You will complete a minor thesis with
supervision, and have extensive counselling
skills practice in varied clinical genetics and
community settings.
Assessment tasks mirror the skills needed
in genetic counselling practice and for
professional certification by the Human
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In the first year students study: Counselling
Skills, Health Communication Skills 1,
Research Methodology, Human Genetics
and Genetic Counselling, Genetic
Counselling in the Community, Health
Communication Skills 2 and Clinical
Genetics. In the second year students
study: Clinical Practice, Genetic Counselling
Practice and research.
Creating a world of career
opportunities
Genetic counsellors work in
multidisciplinary teams with clinical
geneticists, nurses, social workers and
dieticians, communicating complex genetic
information to individuals and families
to facilitate decision-making. Genetic
counsellors are employed in clinical
genetics units and work in many areas
including: cancer genetics, predictive
testing, paediatric genetics, prenatal
genetics, and adult genetics. Genetic
counsellors increasingly are involved in
qualitative and quantitative clinical genetic
research.
Internationally, genetic counselling is taught
as a two-year clinical Master’s program. The
University of Melbourne’s Master of Genetic
Counselling aims to increase research and
employment opportunities for graduates by
developing reciprocity with other countries.
The University’s well established links
to overseas training programs provide
international opportunities for students,
through an active exchange program
for clinical placements and research
collaborations. Past graduates are
employed throughout the world including
Singapore, Malaysia, New Zealand.
Professional and international
degree recognition
The Master of Genetic Counselling satisfies
the requirements for Part 1 certification
through the Board of Censors in Genetic
Counselling (Human Genetics Society
of Australasia) and is the prerequisite for
obtaining employment in the field of genetic
counselling in Australia, New Zealand
and South-east Asia. It is expected that
graduates of the Melbourne Masters will
be eligible to register to practise as genetic
counsellors in the United Kingdom and
Canada, further increasing employment
opportunities.
Master of Information Systems
Duration and campus
1 year full-time for the 12 months
(100 point) program or
1.5 years full-time for the 18 months
(150 point) program
Parkville
More information
Melbourne Science Graduate School
t +61 3 8344 6404
f +61 3 8344 5803
e www.science.unimelb.edu.au/ask/
w http://graduate.science.unimelb.edu.au
Entry requirements
12 months - 100 point program
Option A: A four year Honours degree
in Information Systems with at least H3
(65%) average in the final year of study or
equivalent; or
Option B: An undergraduate degree
in Information Systems with at least H3
(65%) average in the final year of study or
equivalent and two years of documented
relevant work experience; or
Option C: An undergraduate degree in any
discipline, one year documented relevant
work experience and the Postgraduate
Certificate in Information Systems with at
least H3 (65%) average or equivalent; or
Option D: An undergraduate degree in any
discipline and the Postgraduate Diploma in
Information Systems with at least H3 (65%)
average, or equivalent.
18 months - 150 point program
Option A: An undergraduate degree in any
discipline with at least H3 (65%) average
in the final year of study and one year
documented relevant work experience, or
Option B: A Graduate Certificate in
Information Systems with at least H3 (65%)
average in the Graduate Certificate or
equivalent.
Note: It is important that the work
experience include active involvement in
one or more of the analysis, development,
implementation, management or
maintenance of IT-based systems or ICT
supporting business processes, or teaching
about information systems. It is insufficient
to have worked for one year as a user of
information systems in a business role.
Course description
The Master of Information Systems is a
degree for aspiring and current practitioners
and consultants in digital business:
professionals supporting, managing
and changing business processes
through information and communications
technology (ICT) and information systems.
The Master of Information Systems is
both a mid-career and start-of-career
professional entry degree for graduates of
any undergraduate degree.
The Master of Information Systems is based
on an internationally recognised curriculum
and comprises core subjects designed to
provide a strong foundation for practising
Information Systems (IS) professionals. The
core of eight subjects combines technical
awareness of existing and emerging
technology, infrastructure, applications, and
architectures (IS Skills) with management
education in IS strategy and governance,
compliance, security, commercial and
professional practice (IS Management). The
core is followed by four electives.
Electives can be chosen from a range of
specialisations, including those developed
in consultation with industry bodies,
IS Project and Change Management, IT
Service Provision and Business Analytics.
Creating a world of career
opportunities
The Master of Information Systems and
pathway programs suit different aspirations
including changing career, gaining
promotion, becoming an international
consultant, updating qualifications and
increasing career mobility. The programs
also facilitate a career move from a
technical trajectory to a management,
consulting and leadership career path.
Initial positions that Master of Information
Systems graduates can expect to fill
include: management consultant,
internal consultant, systems integrator, IT
governance consultant, systems analysis/
designer, IT infrastructure management,
data architect, business analyst, sourcing
manager, data administrator, project
manager, data warehouse manager,
technical support manager and network
manager/analyst. Graduates may also work
in the areas of Information Systems project
and change management; IT service
provision; business analytics; eSecurity
Management and Forensics.

Professional and international
degree recognition
Master of Information Systems graduates
qualify for professional membership of
the Australian Computer Society and
internationally for membership of the
Association for Computing Machinery and
the Association for Information Systems.
Master of Landscape
Architecture
Duration and campus
2 or 3 years Q full-time,
Parkville
Q Applicants with a three-year degree in another
discipline will apply for a three-year Master of
Landscape Architecture program
Entry requirements
Three-year bachelors degree with a
major in landscape architecture or
equivalent Q and a GPA of 65% in the
final two years.
Extra requirements
A personal statement and folio
presentation.
More information
Environments and Design
Student Centre
t +61 3 8344 6417
e abp-graduateschool@unimelb.edu au
w www.msd.unimelb.edu.au
Course description
The Master of Landscape Architecture
focuses on sustainable environmental
design, including landscape technology
and professional practice. It provides
graduates with:
>>design skills that contribute to the
improvement of our built and natural
environments
>>the skills to manage a landscape
architectural practice and work with
interdisciplinary teams
>>excellent communication skills
>>the ability to use resources, materials and
technologies to develop responsible and
sustainable design solutions
>>a foundation in landscape architectural
history, theory and its related
technologies.
Creating a world of career
opportunities
Landscape architects are in demand at all
levels of government, in metropolitan and
non-metropolitan areas, and in landscape
architectural, planning, engineering
and multidisciplinary consultancy firms.
Graduates also find employment with
groups such as conservation agencies
and land development companies, while
others run their own landscape architectural
practices.
Professional and international
degree recognition
This course has been designed to meet the
requirements of the Australian Institute of
Landscape Architects and the International
Federation of Landscape Architects, and
will undergo a regular review process for
quality assurance.
Master of Management
(Accounting)
Duration and campus
2 years full-time
Parkville
Entry requirements
An undergraduate degree in any
discipline, or equivalent.
Extra requirements
Graduate Management Admissions Test
(GMAT) and a personal statement. Q
More information
Melbourne Graduate School of
Management
t +61 3 8344 1670
f +61 3 9349 5021
e via http://ecom-unimelb.custhelp.com
w www.melbournegsm.unimelb.edu.au
Q The Melbourne Graduate School of Management will
waive the GMAT / GRE requirement for applicants
with a degree from an Australian university, who have
achieved a GPA of 75 per cent.
Course description
The Master of Management (Accounting)
equips graduates with the skills and
knowledge necessary for entry into the
accounting profession. The program
provides foundation training in the key areas
of accounting, economics, management,
auditing and information systems. The
Master of Management (Accounting)
is suitable for recent graduates of any
discipline, and those early in their business
careers. The program does not require any
prior business training or preparation.
The Master of Management (Accounting) is
a two-year program (full-time) and consists
of four foundation subjects, 10 accounting
subjects and two electives which can be
chosen from any of the subjects on offer
in the Master of Management suite. All
Master of Management students participate
in a week-long pre-semester program
focusing on developing skills in leadership
and communication, as well as providing
an opportunity for students to establish a
broad and diverse peer network.
Creating a world of career
opportunities
The accountant of today is a strategic
adviser and business partner who must
have a sound understanding of business
as well as the skills needed to produce and
analyse the complex financial information
necessary for sound decision-making.
Graduates are in demand by accounting
firms in public practice, management
consulting firms, banking and financial
services companies and government.
Professional and international
degree recognition
At the successful completion of the
course, graduates will have the skills and
knowledge necessary for entry into the
accounting profession and satisfy the
educational requirements of the Institute
of Chartered Accountants of Australia
(ICAA) Q and Certified Practising
Accountants (CPA) Australia Q.
Q Accreditation Pending for ICAA and CPA
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Doctor of Medicine Q (from
2011)
Duration and campus
4 years full-time
Parkville
Entry requirements
An undergraduate degree with a
completion of the following prerequisite
subjects: anatomy, physiology and
biochemistry subjects
The University of Melbourne’s Bachelor
of Biomedicine or Bachelor of Science
are ideal pathways to this graduate
program.
Extra requirements
Graduate Australian Medical School
Admissions Test (GAMSAT) or the
Medical College Admission Test (MCAT);
and interview.
Selection criteria
Selection will be based on the academic
record – grade point average (GPA)
from a completed three or more years
university degree, the GAMSAT and
interview.
More information
School of Medicine
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and
Health Sciences
t +61 3 8344 5890
f +61 3 8344 7084
e medicine-info@unimelb.edu.au
w www.medicine.unimelb.edu.au
Course description
The new graduate program in Medicine will
be a four-year graduate entry program with
an emphasis on advanced clinical practice,
research readiness and leadership. The
course will prepare the student for the full
range of clinical practice and research and
provide bioscience teaching in worldclass
research areas. It will begin with
an integrated bioscience program led by
clinical cases. Early clinical contact will
be a feature of the program and will build,
in a structured way, communication and
clinical reasoning skills. The clinical years
of the course will consolidate bioscience
knowledge into a clinical context with an
emphasis on evidence-based practice.
Broad clinical experience in all disciplines
will be followed by a period of in-depth study
in the final year. A pre-internship program
will complete the course.
Fields of study: Anatomy, physiology,
biochemistry, microbiology/immunology,
pharmacology, pathology, medicine,
surgery, primary care medicine, women’s
and children’s health, psychiatry, emergency
medicine, geriatrics, palliative care, rural
medicine and more.
Creating a world of career
opportunities
Graduates of the medical program after an
appropriate internship program and medical
board registration will qualify to enter all of
the graduate programs offered in Australia
(e.g. general practice, specialist medicine,
surgery, radiology, pathology).
Professional and international
degree recognition
The Doctor of Medicine is being considered
by the Australian Medical Council as part of
its standard accreditation processes.
Q Pending Academic Board approval
Haitao Pu (Richard)
Graduate of the Melbourne JD
Bachelor of Arts, East China
Normal University (PRC) and MBA,
La Trobe University (Australia)
China
Why did you choose the Melbourne
JD program?
I had just completed an MBA prior to
starting the Melbourne JD. I thought
the combination of MBA and a Law
degree would open up a range of
career opportunities in both legal and
other industries. Given the reputation of
Melbourne Law School and the course
structure, I decided to choose the
Melbourne JD.
Describe your experience of the JD
program. What were the highlights?
The learning curve was very steep for
me when I started JD without enough
experience of the legal system of
Australia. The first and second semesters
were very challenging. I felt much more
comfortable and confident after the
initial two semesters – I even managed
to win the ABL Corporations Law award
and complete the GDLP program with
Australian National University during my
second year.
Since graduating what are you
doing now? How have you applied
your skills and learning from the JD
program?
After a career in business in China and
working as a solicitor at Mallesons
Stephen Jaques in Melbourne, I am now
an Associate at Slaughter and May,
Hong Kong.
What advice would you give
prospective students thinking about
applying to join the Melbourne JD?
I think a prospective student should first
understand the legal profession and make
sure he or she really wants to become a
lawyer.

Melbourne JD (Juris Doctor)
Duration and campus
3 years full-time Q
Parkville
Q Acceleration is possible by taking subjects in the
summer and winter breaks, subject to approval,
leading to completion of the course in just over two
years.
Entry requirements
An undergraduate degree in a discipline
other than Law or a degree in Law from
a different legal system. All applicants
must meet the English requirements of
the University of Melbourne. W
W Applicants who have not obtained a university degree
from an institution at which English is the language of
instruction and assessment may meet these English
requirements in a variety of ways: IELTS (academic
English only) – overall score: 7.0 with a minimum score
of 7.0 in Academic Writing and no band less than 6;
or TOEFL (paper-based): 610 + TWE 5.0; or TOEFL
(computer-based): 253 and the score of Essay Rating
5.0; or TOEFL (internet-based): 102 + written score of
24 and no band less than 21.
Extra requirements
Law School Admission Test (LSAT)
Personal statement (up to 850 words).
Selection criteria
Your application will be selected based
on your academic results achieved in
previous tertiary studies, score in the
Law School Admission Test (LSAT), and
your personal statement. No single one
of these criteria is determinative. The
selection criteria are used collectively
by the School to determine whether
applicants are suited to study graduate
Law at the level at which it is offered in
the Melbourne JD.
More information
Melbourne Law School
t +61 3 8344 8912
f +61 3 8344 0106
e jd-law@unimelb.edu.au
w www.jd.law.unimelb.edu.au
Course description
The Melbourne JD is a three-year, full-time
course taught over six semesters. The
teaching year begins in February, and
prospective students should apply in the
preceding year.
The course comprises 24 subjects, of which
17 subjects are compulsory. Students
usually remain in the same cohort to
complete the compulsory subjects. You
may choose the remaining subjects from
the options available for the Melbourne JD
and the Melbourne Law Masters.
Compulsory subjects are: Legal Method
and Reasoning; Principles of Public Law;
Torts; Obligations; Dispute Resolution;
Constitutional Law; Contracts; Property;
Legal Theory; Administrative Law; Trusts;
Criminal Law; Corporations Law; Remedies;
Evidence and Proof; Legal Ethics; Legal
Research.
Elective or optional subjects are built into
the second and third years of the Melbourne
JD curriculum. This allows you to pursue
particular interests in depth or to develop
your knowledge in current and emerging
fields of law. Certain core electives will be
offered each year or every second year,
including: Intellectual Property; Private
International Law; Public International Law;
Taxation; Family Law; Employment Law;
Advocacy; Competition Law.
Creating a world of career
opportunities
The Melbourne JD is a versatile qualification
well-regarded by a huge range of employers.
It is important to note that employers of
our Law graduates are not just law firms
– they are also management consulting
companies, financial institutions, NGOs,
aid organisations and government
departments such as the Department of
Foreign Affairs and Trade, to name just
a few. Your Melbourne JD can also be
used as a stepping stone into merchant
banking, industrial relations, human rights,
journalism and the media. Corporations,
statutory authorities and the public service
also recruit Law graduates directly into their
management training programs.
Professional and international
degree recognition
The JD is internationally recognised, and
is highly regarded by law firms and other
employers of Law graduates. The study
of a first degree in Law at graduate level
is increasingly becoming the international
standard with the JD qualification offered by
leading Law schools in the United States,
Canada and Hong Kong. The Melbourne JD
leads to admission to the legal profession in
all Australian jurisdictions, and can be used
as a basis for seeking admission in many
common law jurisdictions overseas.
Master of Music Therapy
Duration and campus
2 years full-time
Parkville
Entry requirements
A Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of
Music Education degree (or equivalent),
of at least three years duration, or
A Bachelor degree in an allied field (e.g.
teaching, occupational therapy, nursing
etc.) plus a high standard of achievement
in music performance (equivalent to eigth
grade A.M.E.B.), music history (equivalent
to at least one-year study at tertiary level),
and in music theory (equivalent to at least
fifth grade A.M.E.B.).
All applicants must have successfully
completed at least two Psychology units
at tertiary level.
Extra requirements
Yes. See details below.
More information
School of Music
t +61 3 8344 5256
f +61 3 8344 5346
e via http://music-unimelb.custhelp.com
w www.music.unimelb.edu.au/courses/
pgrad/index.html
Extra requirements
Audition: An audition tape/CD will be
required for all applicants. The purpose
of this is to enable assessment of the
applicant’s music performance ability and
the level of musicianship.
References: Three references are required:
one character reference, one academic
reference, and one from a person who can
attest to the applicant’s musical ability.
Example of Academic Writing: Applicants
must demonstrate proficiency in academic
writing, by submitting 3,000 words that
demonstrate an ability to review and critique
literature and use a consistent referencing
style.
Interview: An interview will be required
for all applicants as part of the selection
procedure.
Police Checks: Students are required
to undergo, at their own expense and
arrangement, a police check prior to the
commencement of their course.
It is strongly recommended that
applicants have some experience of
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working with people with special needs and
have observed music therapy in practice.
This experience will enhance the applicant’s
presentation at interview.
For further details on entry requirements,
go to www.music.unimelb.edu.au/courses/
pgrad/index.html
Course description
The Master of Music Therapy provides
a course of study for those who have
completed appropriate tertiary qualifications
in music, music education or an allied
field, in order for them to make a career
change into the field of music therapy.
The course provides a thorough study of
the theory and practice of music therapy.
A major component of the course is the
clinical training placements in hospitals,
special schools, facilities for aged care and
rehabilitation. The Master of Music Therapy
also includes a Minor Thesis in which
students carry out a small study within a
clinical context. The course focuses on four
areas of study: Theoretical subjects – the
applications of music therapy with child
and adult clients and in community context;
Music therapy skills, including guitar and
voice, improvisation in dyads and groups,
and receptive methods; Clinical Training
placements; Research subjects that lead
into the Minor Thesis.
The course is organised around the areas
of study with a component from each area
undertaken in each semester of the first
year. In the second year, 50 per cent of the
program is dedicated to theoretical, skills
and clinical training and 50 per cent to the
Minor Thesis.
Creating a world of career
opportunities
Studying music therapy at Melbourne offers
an exciting opportunity to learn about the
theory and practice of music therapy, as
well as research methods and design. The
course is eclectic so that graduates may
practise in diverse areas of client need. The
majority of our graduates find immediate
employment in hospitals, special schools,
aged care facilities, community health
programs, and private practice.
Professional and international
degree recognition
On satisfactory completion of the Master of
Music Therapy, graduates will be eligible for
Registration as Music Therapists (RMT) with
the Australian Music Therapy Association
(www.austmta.org.au).
Master of Nursing Science
Duration and campus
2 years full-time
Parkville and clinical sites
Entry requirements
An undergraduate degree of at least
three years’ duration. Applicants are
assumed to have some grounding in
human anatomy at a tertiary level before
commencing the course.
Applicants without training in human
anatomy are encouraged to enrol in
our departmental Human Anatomy
course prior to enrolment.
Extra requirements
A Police Check, Working with Children
Check, immunisation and immune status
declaration must be submitted prior to
commencement of the first and second
years of the clinical placements.
More information
School of Nursing
t +61 3 8344 9400
f +61 3 9347 4375
e nursing-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au
w www.nursing.unimelb.edu.au
Course description
The Master of Nursing Science is a
professional Masters degree that provides
exceptional preparation for your nursing
career. The Master of Nursing Science is the
only Masters degree in Victoria accredited
for Division 1 Nursing by the Nurses Board
of Victoria. The course recognises the
nature of contemporary health care delivery
in light of the impact of rapidly changing
medical and information technologies,
consumer demand and government
economic and health policies. It offers
graduates considering a nursing career a
higher level degree with enhanced learning
outcomes while meeting the requirements
for nursing registration.
The Master of Nursing Science comprises
225 credit points over five semesters of fulltime
study, including a seven week summer
semester. In the first year, you will spend
two full days per week in lectures, tutorials
and practical laboratory sessions and two
full days per week in clinical placement. In
the second year, you will spend three full
days per week in clinical placement and
two days in classes.
Creating a world of career
opportunities
Registered nurses enjoy excellent
employment prospects in Australia and
overseas. There is demand for nurses with
expertise in specialist areas. Melbourne
Nursing graduates are highly sought
after. Graduates apply for Graduate
Nurse Programs in their final year. A high
percentage of our graduates are placed
in their first choice of Graduate Nurse
Program. Our graduates have a wide range
of career opportunities:
Careers in nursing: Clinical Nurse
Consultant; Clinical Nurse Specialist;
Community Health Nurse; Mental Health
Nurse; Nurse Manager
Careers in education: Nurse Educator;
Clinical Educator; Clinical Skills Laboratory
Manager; Lecturer
Nursing specialities: Anaesthetics;
Perioperative; Emergency; Critical Care;
Rural Critical Care; Paediatric Critical Care;
Paediatrics; Mental Health; Cancer and
Palliative Care; Primary Care
Nursing research: The Master of Nursing
Science can articulate into a Doctor of
Philosophy research degree
Professional and international
degree recognition
To practise as a nurse in Victoria you
must be registered with the Nurses Board
of Victoria. To register with the Board, it
is necessary to complete an accredited
entry-to-practice nursing degree such as
the Master of Nursing Science. Victorianregistered
nurses can apply for registration
in other Australian states. Australian
nursing qualifications are recognised in
other countries which will have their own
nursing boards responsible for registration
requirements.
If you wish to practise as a nurse in other
states and/or countries you should enquire
with the relevant governing body about
the individual state/country requirements.
Some links to international nursing boards
are available on our website: www.nursing.
unimelb.edu.au

Doctor of Optometry Q
Q Pending Academic Board approval.
Duration and campus
4 years full-time
Parkville campus and various national
and international clinical venues
Entry requirements
A three-year undergraduate degree
with a completion of Physics or Optics
subjects (any level); and an Anatomy or
Cell Biology subject (second- or thirdyear
level); and two other subjects from
the molecular, cellular or physiological
sciences (second- or third-year level).
The University of Melbourne’s
Bachelor of Science or the Bachelor of
Biomedicine are ideal pathways to this
graduate program.
Extra requirements
Graduate Australian Medical School
Admission Test (GAMSAT) or the
Optometry Admission Test (OT), a
personal statement including details on
any relevant work experience, referee
reports and/or attend an interview.
Selection criteria
Selection will be based on applicants’
academic record – GPA for the last
two years of a completed Australian
bachelors degree (or equivalent), with
double weighting on the final year as well
as the above extra requirements.
More information
Melbourne Graduate School of
Science
t + 61 3 8344 6404
f + 61 3 8344 5803
e http://www.science.unimelb.edu.au/
contact
w http://graduate.science.unimelb.edu.au
Course description
The course will begin with an integrated
biological and biophysics program
including visual optics, which leads to the
understanding of fundamental aspects of
ocular function in health and disease and
the ability to manage ocular defects. Early
clinical experience will be a feature of the
program and will build, in a structured way,
communication and clinical reasoning skills.
The later years of the course will consolidate
bioscience knowledge to promote
advanced clinical skills with a strong
emphasis on evidence-based practice.
Broad clinical experience will be achieved
by providing an unparalleled range of
rural and metropolitan placements and
international externship opportunities.
Fields of study: Anatomy, biochemistry,
pathology, pharmacology, physiology, and
microbiology/immunology, diseases of the
eye, optics, ophthalmic optics and contact
lenses, primary care optometry, therapeutic
management of ocular disease, vision
and perception, paediatric vision, geriatric
vision, vision impairment.
Creating a world of career
opportunities
Most graduates initially choose to work in
an established practice, and many will go
on to own and operate their own practices.
Graduates who choose to pursue a higher
degree in research in an area of clinical
optometry or the vision sciences may
go on to a career in academia, training
the next generation of optometrists and
research scientists. Others take up roles
in industry contributing to the research
and development of therapies, visual
aids or diagnostic instruments to support
optometry practice. Graduates who enter
a career in the optometric industry may
be employed in a range of roles within
companies who market and supply
goods and services to the optometry
profession. Many of these companies are
global and operate in areas as diverse
as: software development; spectacle or
contact lens manufacture and supply;
frame manufacture, import and supply; and
associated sales and marketing.
Professional and international
degree recognition
Our Doctor of Optometry will be accredited
by the Optometry Council of Australia and
New Zealand (OCANZ) allowing graduates
to register for full scope optometry
practice in all Australasian jurisdictions.
Accreditation with the Accreditation Council
on Optometric Education (ACOE) which
accredits all optometric degree (O.D.)
programs in the United States and Canada
is also planned.
Graduates are also able to apply for
recognition of their qualification and
registration in several Asian and European
countries (e.g. Singapore, Malaysia,
Norway, and United Kingdom). Further
information on specific requirements for
licensure should be obtained from the
respective bodies in each country and state
or province.
Doctor of Physiotherapy
(from 2011)
Duration and campus
3 years full-time
Parkville campus and hospital clinical
schools (includes rural locations)
Entry requirements
An undergraduate degree in biosciences
with a completion of second-year
anatomy and physiology subjects.
The University of Melbourne’s Bachelor
of Biomedicine and the Bachelor of
Science are ideal pathways to this
graduate program.
Extra requirements
Graduate Australian Medical School
Admission Test (GAMSAT); or Medical
College Admission Test (MCAT); and a
structured interview.
Selection criteria
Selection will be based on undergraduate
academic records – the grade point
average (GPA) from a completed three
(or more) year university degree and the
above extra requirements.
More information
School of Physiotherapy
t +61 3 8344 9400
f +61 3 9347 4375
e physiotherapy-enquiries@unimelb.
edu.au
w www.physioth.unimelb.edu.au
Course description
The Doctor of Physiotherapy combines
theoretical and practical skills necessary
to assess and treat disorders of human
movement. The new three-year graduate
program in Physiotherapy will focus on
developing advanced skills in three core
areas: clinical practice, research and
leadership. As a professional entry level
program, the Doctor of Physiotherapy
will build on existing prior knowledge
of biosciences. The course will include
integrated theory and evidence-based
clinical practice in prestigious teaching
hospitals. Clinical communication,
reasoning skills and practice will
commence in the first year of the course.
Students will be exposed to a broad range
of clinical experiences. Theoretical and
clinical skills will be consolidated in the
final years of the course. The fields of study
are anatomy, physiology, biochemistry,
pharmacology, pathology, women’s
health, paediatrics, geriatrics, rural
physiotherapy, musculoskeletal, neurology,
cardiorespiratory.
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Creating a world of career
opportunities
Graduates of the Doctor of Physiotherapy
program will be qualified to register in any
state within Australia, and may be eligible to
study and work overseas.
Professional and international
recognition
This program is expected to meet all
accreditation requirements of the Australian
Physiotherapy Council.
Master of Professional
Accounting
Duration and campus
1.5 years full-time
Parkville
Entry requirements
One year of documented work and/
or professional experience and
either successful completion of an
undergraduate degree in business/
commerce or equivalent; or successful
completion of sufficient business/
commerce breadth subjects as part of a
non-Commerce new generation degree
to meet any prerequisites.
Extra requirements
Graduate Management Admissions Test
(GMAT) and a personal statement. Q
More information
Melbourne Graduate School of
Management
t +61 3 8344 1670
f +61 3 9349 5021
e via http://ecom-unimelb.custhelp.com
w www.melbournegsm.unimelb.edu.au
Q The Melbourne Graduate School of Management
will waive the GMAT/GRE requirement for applicants
with a degree from an Australian university, who have
achieved a GPA of 75 per cent.
Course description
The Master of Professional Accounting
provides a pathway to a career in
professional accounting for students with
an undergraduate degree in business/
commerce or for students who have
completed sufficient business/commerce
breadth subjects during their undergraduate
degree. The course builds on students’
technical skills and professional
competencies in accounting issues and
practice that impact and drive internal and
external decision-making.
The Master of Professional Accounting
comprises 12 semester-length subjects
including five core subjects and seven
accounting subjects.
Creating a world of career
opportunities
The accountant of today is a strategic
adviser and business partner who must
have a sound understanding of business
as well as the skills needed to produce and
analyse the complex financial information
necessary for sound decision-making.
Graduates are in demand by accounting
firms in public practice, management
consulting firms, banking and financial
services companies and government.
Professional and international
degree recognition
At the successful completion of the
course, graduates will have the skills
and knowledge necessary for entry into
the accounting profession and satisfy
the educational requirements of the
Institute of Chartered Accountants of
Australia (ICAA) Q and Certified Practising
Accountants (CPA) Australia Q.
Q Accreditation pending for ICAA and CPA Australia.
Master of Property
Duration and campus
2 or 3 years Q full-time
Parkville
Q From 2010 the Melbourne School of Design intends to
offer a 2.5 to 3 year (full time equivalent) postgraduate
pathway in this area for students who have completed
a degree in another discipline. Visit our website for
more information.
Entry requirements
Three-year bachelors degree with a
major in property or equivalent* and a
GPA of 65% in the final two years.
Extra requirements
Personal statement.
More information
Environments and Design Student
Centre
t +61 3 8344 6417
e abp-graduateschool@unimelb.edu au
w www.msd.unimelb.edu.au
Course description
The Master of Property provides
the opportunity to specialise in the
management and analysis of the property
development, valuation and investment
process. The program enables students to
>>engage with specialist topics within a
multi-disciplined field of endeavour
>>extend the knowledge gained in prior
learning and experience into a deeper
understanding of the professions in
property
>>obtain cutting-edge technical and
managerial expertise
>>be informed about the current major
research and theoretical aspects of the
discipline
>>be able to apply theory to the property
>>be provided with an appropriate
advanced program to enable study in a
research higher degree.
Creating a world of career
opportunities
Graduates with a property specialisation
find employment as property valuers, land
economists, property managers, property
analysts, property investment advisers and
property development advisers.
Professional and international
degree recognition
This course has been designed to
meet the requirements of the Australian
Property Institute and the Royal Institution
of Chartered Surveyors and will undergo
a regular review process for quality
assurance.
Master of Psychology
Duration and campus
2 years full-time
Parkville
Entry requirements
A four-year accredited degree in
psychology (or its equivalent) of at least
H2A or distinction (75%) standard in the
fourth year of study.
Extra requirements and other
selection criteria
Selection is also based on suitability for
professional training as assessed by
referees’ reports, and/or interviews which
may be taken into account.
More information
School of Behavioural Science
t +61 3 8344 6377
f +61 3 9347 6618
e enquiries@psych.unimelb.edu.au
w www.psych.unimelb.edu.au
Course description
The purpose of the professional training
programs is to train students in professional
areas of the discipline of psychology.
Each program is designed to provide: (i)
a grounding in the theoretical, conceptual
and empirical foundations of psychology
and in the skills relevant to the various areas
of professional practice; (ii) supervised
practical experience; and (iii) research
training in the area of professional
specialisation.

Areas of specialisation are Clinical
Psychology, Clinical Psychology
(Child Specialisation) and Clinical
Neuropsychology.
The Master of Psychology program involves
coursework, placement and a minor thesis
(6,000 - 10,000 words). During the first
year of the course, students complete a
number of subjects designed to provide
an introduction to the relevant area and to
train them in the basic professional skills in
preparation for placements appropriate to
their particular specialisation. Students also
complete their first professional placement.
In addition, students commence work on
an empirical thesis in the first year of study,
which is submitted for examination in the
final year of the course.
During the second year of study, students
complete a series of advanced subjects.
In addition, students participate in a series
of practical training placements, which
provide exposure to a variety of models
of professional practice, and practical
involvement with clients in a wide variety
of situations. Students are expected to
display an increased level of responsibility
and competence as they proceed through
the sequence of placements. Students are
also expected to maintain high standards
throughout the course.
More information: www.psych.unimelb.edu.
au/courses/postgraduate/pt.html
Creating a world of career
opportunities with the Master of
Psychology
Graduates from the Master of Psychology
continue to be in high demand. The
rigourous training provided by the University
means our graduates are well-regarded
within the profession. Many have found
employment opportunities overseas.
More information: www.psych.unimelb.edu.
au/courses/postgraduate/pt.html
Professional and international
degree recognition
The Master of Psychology is accredited by
the Australian Psychology Accreditation
Council (APAC), the accrediting authority
for psychology courses taught in Australia.
These qualifications are well-regarded
overseas. All Masters programs serve
as approved fifth and sixth year for
membership of the relevant college of the
Australian Psychological Society.
Master of Public Health
Duration and campus
1.5 - 2 years full-time
Parkville - some electives may be offered
in distance or block mode
Entry requirements
A non-health related degree (or
equivalent) and a minimum of two years
relevant work experience; or a healthrelated
degree with no health-related
experience.
Extra requirements
No.
More information
Melbourne School of Population
Health
t +61 3 8344 9339 or +61 3 8344 9338
f +61 3 8344 0824
e sph-gradinfo@unimelb.edu.au
w www.sph.unimelb.edu.au
Course description
The Master of Public Health course is
designed to build sound skills and expertise
in Australian and international public health.
It aims to provide graduates with the
knowledge and skills necessary to develop,
analyse and implement policy; to plan and
evaluate health services and programs;
and understand how research and project
work are conducted, all within the public
health context. The Master of Public Health
also provides the practical skills needed
to design, conduct, analyse and report on
research.
The Master of Public Health is flexible by
design and allows students to modify
their specialisation during their course
as they progressively learn more about
public health research and practice. This
ability to self-tailor also permits students
to create a highly specialised program
providing focused training in specific health
disciplines and research methods.
Specialisations are available in
Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Health
Economics, Economic Evaluation, Health
Program Evaluation, International Health,
Primary Care, Sexual Health, Social Health,
and Womens’ Health.
Creating a world of career
opportunities
The Master of Public Health is a core
requirement for public health professional
work in many areas of government and
within public health systems. The Master
of Public Health is the preferred pathway
into a suite of professional roles with the
public health profession including health
protection and health promotion.
Professional and international
degree recognition
The Master of Public Health is recognised
nationally and globally as the entry degree
for public health professional practice.
Master of Science
Duration and campus
2 years full-time
Parkville
More information
Melbourne Graduate School of Science
t +61 3 8344 6404
f +61 3 8344 5803
e www.science.unimelb.edu.au/ask/
w http://graduate.science.unimelb.edu.au
Entry requirements
Master of Science – An undergraduate
degree in an appropriate discipline with at
least a H3 (65%) in the major or equivalent.
Entry is also subject to the availability
of appropriate research topics and
supervisors.
Master of Science (Biotechnology) – A
Bachelor degree with a major in a Life
Science or Chemistry and at least a H3
(65%) in the major, or equivalent.
Master of Science (Environmental
Science) – A Bachelor degree in an
appropriate discipline with at least 65% in
the major, or equivalent.
Master of Science (Management
Science) – A Bachelor degree in
an appropriate discipline including
mathematics, statistics and operations
research, engineering, information
technology, computing, commerce or
business, with at least H3 (65%) in the major
or equivalent.
Master of Science (Nanotechnology) –
Science entry: Bachelor degree with first
year Mathematics and a major in Chemistry
or Physics with a final score of at least 65%,
or equivalent.
Engineering entry: An appropriate four-year
engineering degree with a final score of at
least 65% or equivalent, or an appropriate
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BSc/BTech with an engineering systems
major with an average of at least 65% or
equivalent over the final two years.
Course description
Master of Science – The Master of Science
has been created with unique programs
designed for those looking for a higher level
of scientific learning. A key feature of the
new Master of Science is the Professional
Tools study option. You are able to
undertake a substantial research project in
one discipline, ranging from Biomedical and
Health Sciences, Botany, Chemistry, Earth
Science, Genetics, Geography, Information
Systems, Mathematics and Statistics,
Physics or Zoology. Course structures vary
across disciplines, although every student
will incorporate a range of core and elective
coursework subjects, a research project,
and professionally orientated studies in
business, communications and science
applications, including offerings by the
internationally recognised Melbourne
Business School.
Master of Science (Biotechnology) –
Biotechnology is the use and manipulation
of living organisms, or substances obtained
from these organisms, to make production
of value to humanity. Biotechnology
has become a fundamental area of
applied science and covers a diversity of
specialised fields. This core discipline will
focus on advances in key technologies, and
will give the student the necessary skills
base to go from ‘molecules to medicine’,
together with developing an understanding
of the actual scientific technologies involved
in modern biotechnology.
Master of Science (Environmental
Science) – Environmental Science applies
scientific principles to understanding and
managing the natural and built environment.
Students of the Environmental Science
program learn about the global changes
that are occurring in the environment, the
science underpinning that understanding,
how continuing and novel changes can be
detected, and how these changes can be
managed.
Master of Science (Management
Science) – This program offers a unique
opportunity for students to undertake
studies in analytical methods in a business
context. It combines general concepts
from management, business practice, and
business communication with the analytical
skills required in Operations Research,
Stochastic Modelling, Data Analysis and
Information Systems.
Master of Science (Nanotechnology)
– Nanotechnology deals with matter on
a molecular size scale of nanometres (1
billionth of a metre). As a discipline it draws
from physics, chemistry and engineering,
and has potential for significant overlap
with biotechnology. Innovative application
outcomes and commercialisation
opportunities are achieved by exploiting new
levels of control of the fabrication, integration
and properties of nanoscale objects.
Creating a world of career
opportunities
Master of Science – Career opportunities
exist in research and development,
environmental management, government
agencies, conservation and marine
ecology, mining and natural resources,
finance and banking, pharmaceutical
companies, health sectors and IT and
telecommunications industries.
Master of Science (Biotechnology)
– Employment options include the
biotechnology and pharmaceutical
industries, medical device and agricultural
production, health and finance groups
and government organisations. This is the
first program of its type to be launched
in Australia. It is endorsed by industry as
a welcome addition to meet the needs
of employers, by providing high quality
education ready for the challenges in your
chosen career.
Master of Science (Environmental
Science) – Employment options include
environmental scientist and management
in government agencies, companies
involved in environmental management (i.e.
mining, waste management, water), notfor-profit
conservations and environmental
organisations and large and small
environmental consulting organisations.
Master of Science (Management
Science) – Management Science uses
mathematical models and analytical
methods to help make better business
management decisions at all levels –
strategic, tactical and operations. The
management scientist’s mandate is to
use rational, systematic and scientific
techniques to inform and improve decisions
in a range of sectors. This is the first
program of its type to be launched in
Australia.
Master of Science (Nanotechnology)
– Employment options include technical
and management positions in startup
companies/initiatives, science
communication and marketing,
technology consultants and IP sector,
education, government agencies, defence
organisations.
Professional and international
degree recognition
The Master of Science (all streams) is
endorsed by industry as a welcome
addition to meet the needs of employers,
by providing high quality education ready
for the challenges in your chosen career.
The Biotechnology, Management Science
and Nanotechnology streams are the first
programs of this type to be launched in
Australia.
Master of Social Work
Duration and campus
2 years full-time coursework
2.5 years full-time coursework and
thesis option Q
Parkville
Entry requirements
An undergraduate degree including at
least 50 points of study in the social,
behavioural or health sciences, or
equivalent; and at least 40 hours of
documented, part-time relevant work
experience over three months (work
experience may be paid or unpaid and
should normally be substantiated by an
appropriate professional reference).
Extra requirements
A personal statement of up to 500 words.
Q Students can be considered for the coursework
and thesis pathway after one full year of study in
the coursework pathway, subject to academic
performance.
More information
Social Work at Melbourne
t +61 3 8344 9401
f +61 3 9347 4375
e socialwork-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au
w www.socialwork.unimelb.edu.au
Course description
The Master of Social Work offers you an
outstanding postgraduate course of study,
preparing you for professional practice in
a diverse range of social work contexts.
It provides you with a nationally and
internationally benchmarked course of
study in the theory and practice of social
work. On completion you will be eligible
to apply for membership of the Australian
Association of Social Workers (AASW).
Over two years you will enrol in 175 points
of coursework subjects and 50 points
of fieldwork subjects. You will undertake
four theory subjects per semester in your
first year. At mid-year you will undertake a
75-day supervised field placement. In the
second year you will undertake three theory

subjects per semester with a mid-year
75-day supervised field placement. You
will enrol in an elective subject in the final
semester. After one year of study you can
apply to transfer to a research pathway.
This would increase your enrolment by one
semester and includes a thesis.
Creating a world of career
opportunities
Social work graduates have excellent
employment prospects in a wide range of
government and community service settings.
You can work with people in a variety of
ways including group work, community
work, individual and family counselling
and casework, program planning, policy
development and advocacy.
Professional and international
degree recognition
Social work is a portable qualification for
those who want to work locally, nationally
or internationally. To practise in Australia
you must be eligible for membership of the
Australian Association of Social Workers
(AASW) by completing an accredited social
work degree.
More information: www.aasw.asn.au
If you are interested in working overseas you
should enquire with the relevant governing
body about their registration requirements.
Some links to international social work
bodies are available on our website.
Master of Teaching
Duration and campus
2 years full-time Q
Parkville
Entry requirements
An undergraduate degree from an
approved institution W
Extra requirements
No
More information
Melbourne Graduate School of
Education
t +61 3 83448285
f +61 3 83448529
e via http://edfac-unimelb.custhelp.com
w www.education.unimelb.edu.au
Q For the Secondary and Early Childhood/Early
Years streams, two full-time delivery modes are
available, with the option to exit after one year with the
Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching.
W For Master of Teaching (Secondary) program,
applicants are also required to meet the learning
area studies requirements within their undergraduate
degree.
Course description
The Master of Teaching program is for
graduates from any discipline who wish
to become teachers. You will work with
dynamic and interactive teachers, giving
you a deeper understanding of why
students do what they do, which means
your students will be more engaged and
motivated. You will also teach as you learn,
with exposure to real-life classroom settings
from the beginning of your study through to
your graduation. You can specialise in one
of three streams: Secondary; Primary; or
Early Childhood/Early Years.
The Master of Teaching (Secondary)
program prepares graduates for teaching
in a wide range of curriculum areas. The
course includes a number of electives
that are designed to provide candidates
with options to expand their professional
knowledge in areas that are significant to
schools today.
The Master of Teaching (Primary) program
prepares graduates to teach across the
primary years in all curriculum areas with
additional specialist knowledge in literacy
and numeracy education.
Stacy Burnett
First Year, Master of Teaching
(Secondary)
Graduate Bachelor of Kinesiology
(Honours) McMaster University
Canada
My dream job:
To be a dance teacher! Also to be a
teacher who can create memorable
experiences for students.
My favourite subjects at uni:
Physical Education and Language in
Teaching.
I enjoy these subjects because:
Physical Education has a small class
size, which has enhanced the learning
environment and allowed me to
establish very good relationships with
the academics. Language in Teaching
– I had a great tutorial leader who was
enthusiastic and made it fun to go to
class.
To me, studying at Melbourne means:
Getting a lot of support for international
students. Being given the opportunity to
develop skills in education by balancing
the practical with classroom learning.
The highlight of my experience at
Melbourne is:
Living in Melbourne. It has exposed me
to such a diverse cultural experience
and I have met so many people! I have
embraced the opportunity to experience
the food, festivals, nightlife and other
activities that are on offer.
Countries I would like to visit:
New Zealand, South-east Asia and
more of Australia, particularly Western
Australia.
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The Master of Teaching (Early Childhood/
Early Years) is designed with a new kind
of early childhood professional in mind –
one who operates in a multidisciplinary
field involving care, education and health.
The program prepares graduates to work
with children aged 0 – 8 years. The Early
Years option prepares graduates to work
In a typical week as a Master of
Teaching (Secondary) student:
I have uni classes mixed in with lesson
planning and practical teaching
experience.
After graduation, I see myself:
As a highly educated and qualified
teacher.

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in the early years of primary school (Prep
to Grade 2), while the Early Childhood
option of the Master of Teaching will create
practitioners who specialise in working with
very young children.
Creating a world of career
opportunities
The Master of Teaching program has been
developed in collaboration with prospective
employers, government departments
and industry groups to ensure it delivers
graduates with highly sought after skills,
suited to a range of settings (both in
Australia and overseas), including: primary
and secondary classrooms; early-childhood
centres; adult education; community
education; the public service; industry
training; work relating to children or young
people.
Professional and international
recognition
Completion of the Master of Teaching
(Secondary), the Postgraduate Diploma
in Teaching (Secondary) and the Master
of Teaching (Primary) qualifies you for
provisional registration with the Victorian
Institute of Teaching.
Graduates of the Master of Teaching
(Early Childhood/Early Years) and the
Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (Early
Childhood) are recognised by Early
Childhood Australia (Victoria) as qualified to
work in children’s services.
While Australian teaching qualifications are
recognised in many countries, applicants
are recommended to check with teacher
registration bodies in the particular country/
state/province for individual requirements.
Master of Urban Horticulture
Duration and campus
2 years full-time
Burnley
Entry requirements
An undergraduate degree with a GPA of
65% or greater in their final year of study;
or
An Honours degree or equivalent
qualification; or
A Graduate/Postgraduate Diploma with a
GPA of 65% or greater
Extra requirements
No
More information
Melbourne School of Land and
Environment
t +61 3 9250 6800
f +61 3 9250 6885
e via http://landfood-unimelb.custhelp.com
w www.horticulture.unimelb.edu.au
Course description
The Master of Urban Horticulture
(Coursework) was developed specifically
for those seeking professional employment
or developing research careers in urban
horticulture.
There is a focus on the design,
implementation and management of urban
landscapes.
Core studies are completed in the areas
of ecology and environments, landscape
management, plant production and
establishment, horticultural science, urban
flora, and either project management,
social research or experimental design and
statistics. Some subjects may be offered
online or using intensive, residential or
mixed-mode delivery.
A number of research project studies can
also be completed as elective studies.
Creating a world of career
opportunities
A career in horticulture is one that offers
a diverse range of opportunities, from
design and planning to business and
scientific research. Many positions combine
working outdoors with the application of
technical, design, planning, scientific and
management skills. Career opportunities
include arboriculture, garden design,
landscape management, sports turf
management and horticultural media.
Professional and international
degree recognition
The Master of Urban Horticulture has
excellent linkages and contacts to the urban
horticulture industry, adding to the currency
and relevancy of the study experience and
building employment opportunities for the
future.
Master of Urban Planning
Duration and campus
2 years full-time
Parkville
Entry requirements
Three-year bachelors degree or
equivalent with a GPA of 65% in the final
two years.
Extra requirements
A personal statement
More information
Environments and Design Student
Centre
t 61 3 8344 6417
e abp-graduateschool@unimelb.edu.au
w www.msd.unimelb.edu.au
Course description
The Master of Urban Planning’s strength lies
in its focus on sustainability, levels of equity
and participatory democracy in the way the
planning system shapes the evolution and
growth of the built environment.
The course aims to:
>>introduce students to the operation and
debate about the planning system
>>provide opportunities, through specialised
units, to explore the implications of
different perspectives on urban planning
and practice
>>provide opportunities, through subjects
with an applied focus, to learn the way
planning decisions impact on real world
situations
>>provide a research opportunity so
students can follow a supervised and
self-directed learning path on a planning
issue.
Creating a world of career
opportunities
Many Master of Urban Planning graduates
enter the public sector and work in
government departments and agencies, or
for local councils in cities and regions. The
private sector offers an increasing range of
employment opportunities, including urban
planning and design consultancies, major
development and investment companies,
large corporations, and utility companies.
There are also international opportunities in
tertiary education and research.

Urban planners work with teams of related
professionals such as architects, landscape
architects, engineers, environmental
scientists, economists, property valuers, real
estate developers, lawyers and sociologists.
Professional and international
degree recognition
The Master of Urban Planning is accredited
by the Planning Institute of Australia.
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
(from 2011) Q
Q Pending Academic Board approval.
Duration and campus
3 years full-time
Parkville and Werribee
Entry requirements
Students wishing to commence their
studies in 2010 at the University of
Melbourne will need to enter the
three-year New Generation Bachelor of
Science degree and complete an Animal
Health and Disease major W (Veterinary
Bioscience specialisation).
Entry to the Animal Health and
Disease major (Veterinary Bioscience
specialisation) at third year level will be
quota-limited, and it is expected that
students will need to excel in their studies
at first and second year level to be
selected.
Selection into the Veterinary Bioscience
specialisation is made at the end
of second year of the University of
Melbourne’s Bachelor of Science.
Once selected though, students who
successfully complete all third year
subjects will have guaranteed entry into
the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Q
degree.
W Biological Science graduates from other institutions
wishing to enter the program will be required to
complete a one year graduate accelerated pre-Doctor
of Veterinary Medicine program available from 2011.
The specific prerequisites for biological science
graduates are yet to be determined, but are likely
to include at least one semester of study in each of
cell biology, and biochemistry together with some
foundation physics and chemistry.
Extra requirements
No
More information
Veterinary Science Graduate School
t 61 3 8344 7357
f 61 3 8344 7374
e via http://vet.unimelb.custhelp.com
w www.vet.unimelb.edu.au
Course description
From 2011, the veterinary program will
offer veterinary students the best possible
preparation for 21st century careers in a
rapidly changing and increasingly global
workforce. The new Doctor of Veterinary
Medicine brings together technological
change, clinical and scientific progress, and
stimulating teaching and learning methods.
You can expect to learn the latest theory
and practice, with plenty of practical handson
experience, taught by a team of leading
veterinarians.
By studying Veterinary Science via the
Melbourne Model, students will benefit from
graduating with two degrees: a Bachelor
of Science and a Doctor of Veterinary
Medicine Q.
Through the Bachelor of Science, Animal
Health and Disease (Veterinary Bioscience
specialisation) and the Doctor of Veterinary
Medicine Q, students will undertake
integrated studies that encourage and
facilitate learning. The final year of the
program will be used for workplace and
experiential learning in our busy Veterinary
Clinic and Hospital, in private practices and
industry. There will also be the opportunity
to undertake research during the final year.
Please note that full details of the veterinary
program are still being determined.
Creating a world of career
opportunities
Employment opportunities for new
graduates are excellent with 98 per cent
of our graduates obtaining full-time
employment within six months of completing
the course.
As well as preparing you for entry to
veterinary practice, veterinary training
opens up an enormous number of
additional career opportunities both
nationally and internationally. You could go
on to specialise in small animal medicine,
equine or farm animal practice, or focus on
exotic animals, wildlife, laboratory animals
or poultry. There are also opportunities in
other walks of life, including universities,
research establishments, pharmaceutical
companies and government service across
the globe.
More information: www.muvs.unimelb.edu.
au/grad_stories
Professional and international
degree recognition
Our veterinary program is accredited by the
American Veterinary Medical Association
(AVMA), the Royal College of Veterinary
Surgeons (UK), and by the Australasian
Veterinary Boards Council Inc. These
accreditations reflect the high quality and
international standing of the course and
permits graduates of the course to work as
veterinarians in a wide range of countries
including the US and UK. Accreditation is
important as graduation from an accredited
veterinary school is required by registration
bodies before new graduates can be issued
a licence to practise veterinary medicine.
As a graduate, you will be qualified to
register and practise as a veterinarian
throughout Australia and several other
countries including Great Britain and New
Zealand. For registration in Singapore and
Hong Kong you must hold a recognised
degree in veterinary medicine. As a guide,
degrees recognised by the Royal College
of Veterinary Surgeons, United Kingdom,
are generally acceptable. Graduates from
the University of Melbourne may register
with the Royal College of Veterinary
Surgeons. Further information on specific
requirements for licensure should be
obtained from the respective bodies in each
country and state or province.
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Your Melbourne Experience
99 Concurrent Diplomas
101 Exchange and Study Abroad Programs
103 Opportunities for Engaging with the Community
104 Fees and Study Costs
106 Pathways to University
108 Your Student Experience
110 Living in Melbourne
113 University Services and Support
114 Student Services and Facilities Directory
www.
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unimelb.edu.au

Enrich Your Degree
Concurrent Diplomas
99
Concurrent diplomas offer University of
Melbourne students an additional means
to follow a passion. Available in the
areas of mathematics, languages, music
and informatics, most diplomas allow
students to structure their study to suit their
schedules and interests.
Diplomas allow students many flexible
options – from studying the diploma totally
alongside their bachelors degree (adding
a further year of study) to cross-crediting
some of the study in their bachelors degree
to their diploma and taking a “fast track”
to completion (potentially completing the
diploma in the same time that it takes to
complete the bachelors degree). Students
can also work with course advisers to create
any combination of these two options that
suits their needs. The mode of undertaking
the diploma will depend on each student’s
particular circumstances.
Applications for most diplomas
can be made at any time – from the
commencement of the bachelors degree
right up to the second semester of third
year. Entry is competitive.
Students graduating with a diploma will
have completed a major in that area of
study which may allow them to continue to
graduate study in the field without holding a
related bachelors degree.
Diploma in Informatics
Students enrolled in the following
undergraduate degrees may apply: Arts,
Biomedicine, Commerce, Engineering,
Environments, Music and Science (unless
majoring in any of Computer Science,
Science Informatics or Software Systems).
Description: The Diploma in Informatics is
designed to provide students with a range
of data manipulation and presentation
techniques that will complement their major
studies.
Upon completion of the Diploma in
Informatics graduates will be able to:
>>Demonstrate their understanding of the
way information and communication
technologies support integration of data
from diverse sources
>>Apply modern concepts and techniques
to problems involving the acquisition,
storage, manipulation and presentation
of data
>>Critically analyse the information flows
occurring in real-world data-sharing
situations and design supporting online or
web-based solutions
>>Provide informed advice to people in
other disciplines about how best to
implement online or web-based solutions
to problems involving the acquisition,
storage, manipulation or presentation of
domain-specific data.
Why choose the Diploma in
Informatics at Melbourne?
The Diploma will complement your core
studies and broaden career prospects. As
well as developing skills in the information
technology and communication fields,
students will be encouraged to bring
problems and challenges from their
main study areas to Diploma subjects for
discussion and resolution.
Applications open: Students may
commence the Diploma at the same time as
they commence their bachelors degree or
at any time up to the commencement of the
final semester. Students are recommended
to discuss their options with a course
adviser when commencing the bachelors
degree.
Fast-track mode available: Yes. You can
enter the Diploma with advanced standing,
based on preparatory subjects studied
within the first two years of your course,
either within core subjects or in your breadth
component, depending on the degree.
Prerequisites: There are no additional entry
requirements once a student is enrolled in
their bachelors degree.
Diploma in Languages
(DipLang)
Students enrolled in the following
undergraduate degrees may apply: Arts,
Biomedicine, Commerce, Engineering,
Environments, Music and Science.
The Diploma in Languages is not available
to students in the Bachelor of Arts (Media
and Communication). Students in this
degree can apply for the Diploma of
Modern Languages (DipML).
Description: The Diploma in Languages
is flexibly designed to cater for students
without previous training in the language
or for those seeking to further develop their
existing language skills.
The Diploma is available in:
> >Arabic (beginners and post-VCE)
> >Chinese (beginners, non-dialect speakers
with VCE Chinese, and background
speakers)
> >French (beginners, intermediate and
post-VCE)
> >German (beginners, intermediate and
post-VCE)
> >Hebrew (beginners and post-VCE)
> >Indonesian (beginners, post-VCE and
advanced)
> >Italian (beginners, intermediate and post-
VCE)
> >Japanese (beginners and post-VCE)
> >Russian (beginners and post-VCE)
> >Spanish (beginners, intermediate and
post-VCE)
> >Swedish (beginners and intermediate).

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Why choose the Diploma in
Languages at Melbourne?
The Diploma in Languages enables
students to gain a language qualification
while completing an undergraduate degree.
Applications open: The majority of
students may commence the Diploma
at the same time as they commence
their bachelors degree. Students are
recommended to discuss their options with
a course adviser when commencing the
bachelors degree.
Fast-track mode available: Yes.
Prerequisites: There are no additional entry
requirements once a student is enrolled in
their bachelors degree.
Diploma in Mathematical
Sciences
Students enrolled in the following
undergraduate degrees may apply: Arts,
Biomedicine, Commerce, Engineering,
Environments, Music and Science.
The Diploma in Mathematical Sciences
enables students to gain a mathematics
qualification while completing an
undergraduate degree. You will study firstyear
calculus and linear algebra, followed
by a choice of later-year subjects from
applied mathematics, pure mathematics,
probability, statistics, discrete mathematics
and operations research.
Why choose the Diploma
in Mathematical Sciences
at Melbourne?
Mathematics and statistics provide
important insights into nature, technology
and business. They are ‘enabling’
disciplines which are directly relevant to
many other disciplines and complement
most majors in all New Generation degrees.
Biologist and Australian of the Year, Sir
Gustav Nossal, recommends, “Do as much
mathematics and statistics as you can in
your degrees – these skills will empower
your professional lives.”
Applications open: Students may
commence the Diploma at the same time as
they commence their bachelors degree or
at any time up to the commencement of the
final semester. Students are recommended
to discuss their options with a course
adviser when commencing the bachelors
degree.
Fast-track mode available: Yes. You can
enter the Diploma with advanced standing,
based on preparatory subjects studied
within the first two years of your course,
either within core subjects or in your breadth
component, depending on the degree.
Prerequisites: Students with a study score
of at least 35 in VCE Mathematical Methods
or Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent)
are likely to be selected.
Diploma in Music (Practical)
Students enrolled in the following
undergraduate degrees may apply: Arts,
Biomedicine, Commerce, Engineering,
Environments, and Science.
Description: The Diploma in Music
(Practical) comprises a three-year sequence
of practical, ensemble and elective subjects,
studied alongside Bachelor of Music
students, giving you the opportunity to
build valuable friendships and networks in a
challenging musical environment.
Study areas cover music performance and
ensemble studies and, via elective subjects,
you should also have a basic understanding
of the historical and theoretical knowledge
that forms part of advanced musical training.
Why choose the Diploma in
Music (Practical) at Melbourne?
The Diploma provides you with the
opportunity to engage in one-to-one
instrumental or vocal tuition and is
particularly designed for students interested
in musical study but not wishing to commit
themselves to professional training in a
Bachelor of Music degree.
Applications open: Applications for entry
should be made immediately once you have
been accepted into your bachelors degree.
Fast-track mode available: No.
Prerequisites: Admission is by audition,
and you are asked to prepare a 15-minute
program of two or three contrasting works
chosen from the classical repertoire.
Auditions are usually held in early February.
U21 Diploma in Global
Issues Q
Students enrolled in the following
undergraduate degrees may apply: Arts,
Biomedicine, Commerce, Engineering,
Environments, Music and Science.
Description: The Diploma in Global Issues
is designed to meet the needs of students
who are considering careers that require an
international perspective. Students will gain
knowledge of the current principles relating
to globalisation and an understanding of the
interconnectedness between individuals,
societies and countries.
Six Universitas 21 (U21) universities
collaborate in the teaching of the Diploma,
which offers collaborative learning in
an international setting, drawing on the
capacity of the participating institutions.
Why choose the U21 Diploma
in Global Issues at Melbourne?
The Diploma’s unique format and delivery
distinguish it from other courses. It is a
multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional
program with mixed delivery, including
online and on-campus subjects. It allows
students to enrich their degree with
components taken from other research-led
universities with international reputations,
guaranteeing benchmarking against
national and international best practice.
Applications open: Students may
commence the Diploma following
successful completion of one year (100
points) of their bachelors degree. Students
are recommended to discuss their options
with a course adviser when commencing
the bachelors degree.
Fast-track mode available: Yes.
Prerequisites: Students must have
completed at least 100 points of study in
the concurrent degree course at the time of
applying, and obtained a weighted grade
point average (GPA) of at least H2B (70%)
across all subjects so far completed in the
concurrent degree course.
Q Pending CRICOS registration.

Study Abroad and
Exchange Programs
101
Student mobility internationally is an integral
component of the Melbourne Model as
the University seeks to broaden learning
experiences, not only across academic
disciplines, but also around the world. By
taking part in an exchange, or another
student mobility program, you will have
an opportunity to immerse yourself in a
different social, cultural and intellectual
milieu, thereby adding to your international
experience.
Beyond our list of formal exchange
partners, the University of Melbourne has
an increasing number of study abroad
short-term opportunities available, including
intensive subjects, international internship
subjects, and opportunities to undertake
research and participate in international
conferences abroad.
The University of Melbourne offers a range
of scholarships, bursaries, and other
funding options to help you complete part
of your course at one of over 133 exchange
partner institutions, in 32 different countries
or at another approved study destination.
From 2009 onwards, a minimum of 800
Melbourne Global scholarships will be
awarded each year. The scholarships, with
a value of up to $2,500 will be awarded
to eligible students to support their
participation in study abroad or exchange
programs in their second or third year of
undergraduate study. The University also
has a number of additional scholarships
available including travel grants for students
electing to study at Universitas 21 (U21)
partner institutions.
Give yourself a competitive edge in the
workplace by studying at some of the
world’s most prestigious institutions, and
create a legacy that lasts beyond your
tertiary experience.
To read about student exchange experiences
as they take place across the globe, see:
blogs.unimelb.edu.au/mobility
For more information about how to
make this experience your own, see:
www.mobility.unimelb.edu.au
Please refer to the next page for a list of
Exchange Partner Institutions.
King's College, University of London, United Kingdom photo by Paul Grundy

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www.mobility.unimelb.edu.au
udenotes a Universitas 21 partner.
adenotes an Association of Pacific Rim Universities partner.
Note: As this list is regularly updated you should check the partner list on
the Melbourne Global Mobility website for the most current information.
Austria
University of Music and Dramatic
Arts, Graz
University of Vienna
Belgium
Catholic University of Leuven
Canada
Emily Carr University of Art and
Design
McGill University u
Queen’s University
University of British Columbia ua
University of New Brunswick
University of Toronto
Chile
Adolfo Ibañez University
Pontifical Catholic University
University of Chile a
China
Beijing Film Academy
Fudan University ua
Nankai University
Nanjing University a
Peking University a
Shantou University
Tianjin Fine Arts Academy
Tsinghua University a
University of Hong Kong ua
University of Science and
Technology of China a
Czech Republic
Charles University
Denmark
Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts
Aalborg University
University of Copenhagen
Estonia
University of Tartu
Finland
School of Motion Picture, Television
and Production Design, University
of Art and Design, Helsinki
Sibelius Academy
University of Helsinki
University of Oulu
France
Grenoble Institute of Technology
(Grenoble INP Group)
Institute of Political Studies, Paris
(Sciences Po)
Jean Moulin University – Lyon III
Lumière University – Lyon II
National Veterinary College of
Toulouse (ENVT)
Panthéon-Assas University – Paris II
Paris Diderot University – Paris VII
School of Architecture and
Landscape Architecture of
Bordeaux
Universities of Bordeaux:
– Bordeaux I
– Bordeaux II Victor Segalen
– Bordeaux III Michel de Montaigne
– Bordeaux IV Montesquieu
Germany
Academy of Fine Arts Mainz
Albert Ludwigs University of Freiburg
Free University of Berlin
Humboldt University
Rupert Charles University of
Heidelberg
Technical University of Berlin
Technical University of Dresden
Technical University of Munich
University of Münster
University of Stuttgart
Indonesia
Australian Consortium for ‘In-Country’
Indonesian Studies (ACICIS)
– Gadjah Mada University
– Muhammadiyah Malang
University
Ireland
Trinity College Dublin
University College, Dublin u
Israel
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Sam Spiegel Film and Television
School
Technion – Israel Institute of
Technology
Italy
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
‘Luigi Bocconi’ University of
Commerce
University of Bari
University of Bologna
University of Siena
University of Trento
University of Trieste
Japan
Doshisha University
Gakushuin Women’s College
Hitotsubashi University
Japan Women’s University
Keio University a
Kyoto University a
Ritsumeikan University
Sophia University
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Waseda University ua
Korea (South)
Korea Advanced Institute of Science
and Technology (KAIST)
Korea University ua
Pohang University of Science and
Technology (POSTECH)
Seoul National University a
Latvia
University of Latvia
Lithuania
Vilnius University
Malaysia
University of Malaya a
Mexico
Institute of Technology and Higher
Education of Monterrey – Tec de
Monterrey ua
– Cuidad de México
– Cuernavaca
– Estado de México
– Guadalajara
– Mazatlán
– Monterrey
– Querétaro
– San Luis Potosi
– Toluca
The Netherlands
Erasmus University of Rotterdam
(School of Management)
Leiden University
Technical University of Delft
University of Amsterdam
New Zealand
University of Auckland ua
Norway
NHH – Norwegian School of
Economics and Business
Administration
University of Oslo
Singapore
Nanyang Technological University
National University of Singapore ua
South Africa
University of Cape Town
Spain
University of Granada
University of Salamanca
Sweden
KTH – Royal Institute of Technology
Lund University u
Malmö University
SLU – Swedish University of
Agricultural Science
Uppsala University
Taiwan
National University of Taiwan a
Thailand
Chulalongkorn University a
Kasetsart University
Thammasat University
United Kingdom
Edinburgh College of Art
Glasgow School of Art
Heriot-Watt University
Imperial College London
King’s College, University of London
Queen Mary, University of London
Royal Holloway, University of London
Bartlett School of Planning,
University College, London
University College, London
University of Birmingham u
University of Bristol
University of East Anglia
University of Edinburgh u
University of Glasgow u
University of Manchester
University of Nottingham u
USA
Boston College
California Polytechnic State University
Carnegie Mellon University
Chicago College of Performing Arts
Cornell University (College of
Agriculture and Life Sciences)
Duke University
Georgetown University
Haverford College
Massachusetts College of Art and
Design
New York University (Stern School of
Business)
Pacific Northwest College of Art
Pennsylvania State University
University of California a
– Berkeley
– Davis
– Irvine
– Los Angeles
– Merced
– Riverside
– San Diego
– Santa Barbara
– Santa Cruz
University of Illinois at Urbana-
Champaign
University of Maine
University of Michigan
University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill
University of Pennsylvania
University of Southern California
(Marshall School of Business) a
University of Texas at Austin
University of Virginia u
University of Washington a
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Washington University in St Louis
(Olin School of Business)

Opportunities for Engaging
with the Community
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LIVE stands for Leadership, Involvement,
Volunteer Experience. The LIVE Unit
provides students with unique opportunities
to engage with the community, both within
and outside the University. It also facilitates
students’ involvement in leadership,
community engagement and volunteering
activities, locally and globally.
Programs offered through LIVE:
>>The Student Ambassador Leadership
Program is a 14-months program
consisting of two components:
Training: seminars, workshops and
weekend camps
Contributing: University Service
(assisting with programs and events on
campus) and Community Engagement
(volunteering with an organisation of your
choice, either alone or with other student
partners).
For more information see:
www.services.unimelb.edu.au/live/salp
>>The Student Volunteer Resource Service
provides a range of services to support
students to volunteer on campus and in
the community, locally and internationally.
This support includes seminars,
workshops and our database of volunteer
opportunities, Volunteers Online.
For more information see:
www.services.unimelb.edu.au/live/svrs
>>Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, a selfpaced
and self-driven ‘leadership in
action’ program, focuses on personal
development. Anyone and everyone
can achieve the Award by setting and
attaining goals in the activities they
choose. Participants must complete one
activity in each of the following award
sections: physical recreation, community
service, development of a new skill, take
an adventurous journey and take part in a
residential project
>>The DreamLarge Award scheme
allows students to apply for funding to
undertake projects in the local, national or
international community.
Leadership and volunteering experience
provides you with rewarding community
connections, the chance to develop new
skills and knowledge, and opportunities
to form friendships with a wide range of
your fellow students. It also looks great
on your résumé as employers really value
students who have a breadth of experience,
additional to their University study.
We look forward to your involvement
with LIVE! For more information see:
www.services.unimelb.edu.au/live/

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Fees and Study Costs
Please note that examples of course and subject fees shown in this Prospectus are for 2009, and should therefore be used
only as a guide to 2010 fees. Visit www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/int/apply/fees/index.html
Undergraduate Scholarships
Our ambition at the University of Melbourne is to attract the best
and brightest students, regardless of their financial circumstances,
and to offer them an education equal to any in the world. The
University offers a generous range of scholarships at both facultyand
University-wide level.
The Melbourne Scholarships Office is also available as a resource
for international students wishing to find out about externally funded
scholarships. For the most up-to-date information please visit the
university scholarship website at www.services.unimelb.edu.au/
scholarships
International Undergraduate Scholarships
The University provides up to 10 50 per cent fee remission
scholarships and up to 10 100 per cent fee remission scholarships
for international students who are offered a course place at the
University. No application is required. All students are automatically
considered for a scholarship. The scholarships offer either a 50
per cent or 100 per cent remission from tuition fees for the normal
duration of an undergraduate course.
To be considered, students must be a citizen of a country other than
Australia. Australian permanent residents and New Zealand citizens
are not eligible. Students cannot be receiving any other tuition
scholarship and must receive an unconditional offer of a place in a
New Generation undergraduate course:
>>Bachelor of Arts
>>Bachelor of Biomedicine
>>Bachelor of Commerce
>>Bachelor of Environments
>>Bachelor of Music
>>Bachelor of Science
>>Bachelor of Engineering.
Selection is based on academic merit. If you are undertaking an
Australian Year 12 program or the International Baccalaureate you
will be considered on the basis of your VTAC course application.
Further information is available from www.services.unimelb.edu.au/
scholarships/ugrad/international/
Travelling scholarships
A range of travelling scholarships is available to assist students who
wish to undertake part of their study outside of Australia including
participation in study abroad and exchange programs. Further
informational is available from www.services.unimelb.edu.au/
scholarships/ugrad/current/travelling.html
As we update our program regularly, please access our website for
up-to-date information on changes to the scholarships we offer.
For more information contact
Melbourne Scholarships Office
Level 3 John Smyth Building
Swanston Street
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010 Australia
t +61 3 8344 8467
f +61 3 8344 1740
e via http://www.undergradschols.unimelb.edu.au/query
w www.services.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships
2009 Tuition Fees
Discipline fee band
Arts, education, foreign languages,
humanities, nursing, social studies, visual
and performing arts, Victorian College of
the Arts (except audio visual studies)
Behavioural science, built environment,
computing, mathematics, other health (except
physiotherapy), statistics, associate degrees,
Bachelor of Agriculture (Dookie campus)
Accounting, administration,
commerce, economics
International fee per
100 credit points
(1 EFTSL) Q
$20,800
$27,400
$28,000
Law $28,800
Engineering, other agriculture, physiotherapy,
science (except optometry), surveying
$29,100
Optometry $33,850
Victorian College of the Arts
(audio visual studies)
$43,600
Veterinary science $43,850
Dentistry $44,500
Medicine (except clinical subjects) $56,700
Medicine (clinical subjects) $60,000
Q 100 credit points (1 EFTSL) represents a standard annual full-time course load.
2010 Tuition Fees
There are often many questions about tuition fees. The information
below answers some of these questions. You will receive detailed
fee information and the fee policy when you are offered a place at
the University of Melbourne. More information is available online,
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What fees do I pay?
In 2010, you pay tuition fees based on the particular subjects you
choose to study. The amount you are charged is the sum of the fees
for all subjects in which you enrol.
Subject fees are set within a fixed number of bands based on the
Australian Government Department of Education, Employment
and Workplace Relations discipline classification of the subject,
with different prices charged for undergraduate, graduate and
Community Access Program study. The graduate rates also apply
to any fee-paying research higher degree student.
Other fees
There are other costs associated with your studies that you need
to consider, including compulsory Overseas Student Health Cover
(OSHC; see below).
The Amenities and Services fee funds essential non-academic
student services, such as housing, employment, counselling,
health, financial aid, child care, and academic support services.
Contact the University’s Student Administration for more information
about this fee see: www.studentadmin.unimelb.edu.au/
Will my tuition fees ever differ from the published
fee?
The subject fees detailed in this publication relate to 2009 only.
These fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted to
take into account price and demand factors for each discipline
band.
The University provides a guarantee to international students that
the fee will not increase by more than 7 per cent a year in any
discipline for undergraduate subjects and not by more than 10 per
cent a year in any discipline for graduate subjects.
Example of calculating fees:
Chen is an international student who enrols in a Bachelor of
Science in 2009. She enrols in a total of 100 credit points (1 EFTSL),
comprising 8 subjects: 4 science subjects (12.5 credit points each);
2 commerce subjects (12.5 credit subjects each); and 2 maths
subjects (12.5 credit points each).
Chen’s tuition fees for 2009 are calculated as:
(4 x 0.125 x $29,100) + (2 x 0.125 x $28,000) + (2 x 0.125 x $27,400)
= $28,400.
Overseas Student Health Cover
It is compulsory for international students to take out Overseas
Student Health Cover (OSHC) while studying in Australia Q.
International students may choose from four OSHC providers.
Check the Department of Health and Ageing website for details and
conditions:
www.health.gov.au/internet/wcms/publishing.nsf/content/healthprivatehealth-consumers-oshc.htm
The University’s preferred OSHC provider is OSHC Worldcare:
www.oshcworldcare.com.au
The University requires all students to purchase visa-length cover at
the time of accepting their offer. This ensures that you are compliant
with the conditions of your student visa and you have up-to-date
health insurance for the entire duration of your study program.
Q Some Norwegian and Swedish students have been exempted from OSHC in favour of a
scheme sourced by their governments.
Costs of Living
We strongly recommend that you investigate the costs of living in
Australia, such as accommodation, food and transport costs, so
that you can plan your stay successfully. Please refer to page 112
for more information about Australian living costs.
Work while studying
If you or members of your family wish to work while you are
studying, you must hold a visa with permission to work. Student
visas that were granted on or after 26 April 2008 automatically
include permission to work. If your student visa was granted before
26 April 2008 and you have not applied for permission to work, you
and your family members can lodge an application as soon as you
have commenced your studies. The Department of Immigration and
Citizenship (DIAC) prefers on-line applications. Visit www.services.
unimelb.edu.au/international/visas/workpermits.html for more
information.
Once permission to work has been granted, you are allowed to
work for a maximum of 20 hours per week while your course is in
session and unlimited hours during periods of vacation. Usually
courses are in session from the first day of semester until the last
day of the examination period.
Work restrictions may vary for family members of international
students. Please visit the following web page for more detailed
information on conditions and how to apply.
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Pathways to University
Secondary Schooling in Australia
Studying in an Australian secondary school
provides a sound foundation for tertiary
studies. The focus is on the development
of lifelong learning skills, acquired through
independent, team and project work.
As a secondary school student, you are
encouraged to expand your social skills and
develop independent learning styles to help
prepare you for university life.
Melbourne Schools Partnership
International (MSPI)
Established in 1999, the Melbourne Schools
Partnership International (MSPI) is a
unique relationship between the University
of Melbourne, the Victorian Department
of Education and Early Childhood
Development and leading independent
secondary schools in Melbourne for the
benefit of international school students.
Features of the program
Students attending partnership schools
have the advantage of participating in a
number of on-campus programs organised
by the University. These activities are
designed to inspire Year 11 and Year 12
students about future study opportunities,
and motivate them to maximise their talents
and abilities.
The University of Melbourne is proud of its
affiliation with MSPI schools and greatly
values the opportunity to support the
personal and academic development of
the high-achieving international students in
partner schools.
For further information, please visit:
www.mspi.unimelb.edu.au
Trinity College Foundation
Studies (TCFS)
Trinity College Foundation Studies (TCFS)
is a University preparatory program that
qualifies overseas students for Australian
University entrance. For nearly 20 years,
TCFS has helped students make a
successful transition from school in
their home country to the University of
Melbourne and other Australian universities,
by introducing students to the intellectual
and cultural skills necessary for success at
a tertiary level.
Benefits of Trinity College Foundation
Studies include:
>>Guaranteed places at the University of
Melbourne for students who obtain the
required scores
>>Accelerated and extended program to
meet each student’s individual needs
>>An extensive student support and welfare
program
>>Located on the campus of the University
of Melbourne.
For further information, please contact:
Trinity College Foundation Studies
Admissions Office
Royal Parade
Parkville Victoria 3052
t +61 3 9348 7130
f +61 3 9348 7556
e foundationstudies@trinity.unimelb.edu.au
w www.trinity.unimelb.edu.au/tcfs
“Throughout my undergraduate study, I was
constantly encouraged and motivated by the
academic staff and the peers to grow and develop
myself in many areas, both academically and
socially. Not only have I gained critical thinking
and analytical skills, but I have also gained
perseverance and self-confidence. There is
no doubt that the University of Melbourne has
equipped me with all the prerequisite skills and
qualities to lead a successful life.”
Min (Angela) Jung Kim, Korea
Completed VCE at Oxley College in 2002
Completed a Bachelor of Arts (Honours in Psychology) in 2006
Commenced a Master of Educational Psychology in 2007

“Trinity College Foundation Studies (TCFS)
was an amazing experience and a fulfilling
educational journey. It is an amazing place
to be where every individual is approachable
and diversity is a prevalent fact. Trinity College
provides a great source of knowledge for
any mind that craves to grow and learn.”
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Tan Min-On, Malaysia, TCFS February Main Intake 2007
Commenced MBBS at the University of Melbourne 2008,
Trinity International Scholarship winner
Hawthorn-Melbourne
Hawthorn-Melbourne offers a range of
high-quality English language programs for
international students preparing for further
study at university level.
The University of Melbourne English
Language Bridging Program (UMELBP)
The University of Melbourne English
Language Bridging Program (UMELBP)
provides a direct English language pathway
from Hawthorn-Melbourne to specific
courses at the University of Melbourne.
Students who have achieved an overall
IELTS band 0.5 lower than their University
of Melbourne course entry requirement
may be eligible to join the UMELBP and
directly enter the University upon successful
completion of the 10‐weeks program.
Please note that the UMELBP
is not accepted by every faculty
or graduate school. Refer to the
following website for full details:
www.hawthornenglish.com/UMELBP
Hawthorn-Melbourne is endorsed by the
University of Melbourne as the sole external
provider of the University of Melbourne
English Language Bridging Program.
Academic English programs
In addition to the UMELBP, Hawthorn
English Language Centre offers a range
of academic English language programs
designed to prepare students for further
study in Australia. These include:
>>IELTS Preparation Program
>>English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
>>Intensive Academic Preparation (IAP).
Students are trained in research and study
techniques, assignment preparation,
computer literacy, listening to lectures and
note-taking, presentations and construction
of essays and reports. Upper-intermediate
to advanced levels of English are required
for these courses. Students are given a
placement test on arrival at Hawthorn
to ensure they are placed in a class
appropriate to their level of English.
Each of these programs follows the Centre’s
main goals of:
>>preparing international students for
successful entry into degree-level
programs at the University of Melbourne
>>ensuring that once accepted, they will be
able to participate on equal terms with
other students.
Hawthorn-Melbourne is also an awardwinning
IELTS testing centre.
Further information
Hawthorn English Language Centre
442 Auburn Road
Hawthorn Victoria 3122
t +61 3 9810 3218
f +61 3 9810 3242
e enquiries@hawthornenglish.vic.edu.au
w www.hawthornenglish.com
CRICOS Provider Number 02931G
ABN 50 124 208 171
HAWTHORN Package offers:
English language study + a
University of Melbourne course
Package offers are a great way to reduce
both the time and associated costs
involved in applying for visas. They are
available for applicants who have an offer
that is conditional on meeting the English
language requirements of the University.
A packaged offer enables you to obtain
a single visa if you are undertaking an
English language course at the Hawthorn-
Melbourne followed by a University of
Melbourne course.
Am I eligible?
You are eligible to apply for a packaged
offer if you:
>>apply through an authorised University
overseas representative (see pages
126–133)
>>have an offer for a place at the University
of Melbourne that is conditional only
on satisfying the University’s English
language requirements
>>have achieved an overall IELTS score of
6.0 and you are applying for a course
where the English language requirement
is a score of 6.5; or you have achieved
an overall IELTS score of 6.5 and you are
applying for a course where the English
language requirement is a score of 7.0.
How do I apply?
You must apply for a University course
and a place in an English language course
offered by the Hawthorn English Language
Centre (HELC). The University’s overseas
representative will be able to assist you in
applying for the package. Please refer to the
information above regarding the range of
English courses offered by HELC.
Pathways to University
outside of Australia
The University offers pathways into our
courses in addition to the Australian options
listed above. Some of these pathways allow
you to commence one of our courses with
advanced standing. Check which faculty or
student centre administers the course you
are considering, and contact them for more
information.
Entry requirements
When considering the different pathways
options, please remember to check the
entry requirements for each course.
See page 119–127 for more information.

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Your Student Experience
Welcome to Melbourne
Studying abroad is an exciting and inspiring
experience. We understand that it can also
be a bit daunting. Naturally, you can expect
a period of adjustment as you settle into
your new course and lifestyle. Our students
come from a diverse range of social and
cultural backgrounds. All of them need to
anticipate changes as they commence
living and studying somewhere different,
even those students who are familiar with
Melbourne.
Arrival Services
We can arrange to collect you at Melbourne
Airport (Tullamarine) when you arrive
in Melbourne. This service is available
from the airport to the CBD, Parkville and
surrounding areas. You must apply at least
72 hours before you leave your country or
other Australian states and territories.
Temporary Accommodation
If needed, we can also book temporary
accommodation for you in a budget hotel
located near the Parkville campus. You are
responsible for all hotel costs and must
apply at least 72 hours before you leave
your country or other Australian states and
territories.
www.services.unimelb.edu.au/international/
planning/arrival.html
Transition to university
Academic and student culture
Studying abroad is an exciting and inspiring
experience. It can also be a bit daunting.
Naturally, you can expect a period of
adjustment as you settle into your new
course and lifestyle. Our students come
from a diverse range of social and cultural
backgrounds. All of them need to anticipate
changes as they commence living and
studying somewhere different, even those
students who are familiar with Melbourne.
At the University of Melbourne we have an
award-winning Transition and Orientation
Programs unit to welcome students and
provide support as they enter this new
environment.
The first event you are expected to attend
is Academic Advice Day (AAD), which
includes your international student briefing.
At AAD you will receive detailed course
and subject information, which will enable
you to finalise your enrolment early, so that
you can start getting ready for university.
Following AAD is Week O: Orientation
for all new students, which will give you
opportunities to prepare for your studies,
settle into your new lifestyle in Melbourne,
become acquainted with the campus,
services and facilities and meet other new
students. Orientation begins with the Host
Program in which you will be welcomed to
the University community by a later-year
student host who will introduce you and a
small group of other new students from your
course to the campus.
Throughout the week you will have the
opportunity to attend a series of transition
workshops on a variety of academic,
cultural and practical topics. We also
encourage you to visit the Welcome Centre
for assistance after you arrive.
Your transition support continues beyond
the important week of Orientation activities.
Each faculty has specific transition
strategies designed to meet the needs of
its students and its fields of study. Some of
this will be directly available to you in your
subjects. There may also be additional
resources to look out for such as first-year
learning centres, study groups and mentor
schemes. In addition, there are excellent
central services to access including
academic skills and developmental
sessions for students with English as a
second language.
Your Melbourne Experience is not limited to
academic pursuits. We encourage you to
become involved in the life of the University
community. You might start by joining one
or more of the 150 student-run clubs and
societies on campus.
There are plenty of opportunities to meet
people outside class, learn new skills,
explore new areas, maintain health and
fitness, develop your leadership and
communication skills or simply relax and
have some fun.
From school to university
Perhaps you don’t know many people
in Melbourne, you’re not sure how the
University works or you are wondering what
your average day will be like. You may be
used to a different teaching and learning
style. As an international student, you have
the added challenge of adapting to a new
country. All students starting university for
the first time need to make adjustments.
Sometimes simply expecting things to be
different can make it easier to deal with
change. Give yourself a chance to settle
in. Some things will be better than you
expected, and some might not be so easy.
There are sure to be challenges, laughs and
many enriching and rewarding experiences.
You can assist in your own transition by
finding out as much as you can before
arriving. The Transition and Orientation
website has great advice for you as you
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Some other suggestions include:
>>Read Australian newspapers online; talk
with others who’ve been here; look at
Australian travel websites
>>Get information about your course
and the University, including facilities
such as libraries and information and
communication technology resources
>>Take advantage of transition programs on
offer in your faculty and departments. Get
involved in study groups, mentor schemes
or first-year learning centres
>>Explore the range of services available
such as International Student Services,
Financial Aid, Student Housing Services,
Counselling, and the Academic Skills Unit.
They all have specialist staff to help you
adjust to the various aspects of university
life. Don’t be afraid to ask for assistance.
Consider becoming a member of the
Student Union to access a range of other
services
>>Coping with change is easier when
you have people with whom to share
experiences or swap stories. Make the
effort to meet new people in your course
and on campus, and also remember to
keep in touch with people at home.
www.services.unimelb.edu.au/transition
Enrolment and orientation
Enrolment and Orientation are designed
to help you prepare for student life in
Melbourne. The program provides tips for
finalising your enrolment, being successful
with your studies, settling into Melbourne,
becoming acquainted with the Parkville
campus, services and facilities and meeting
other new students. The program begins on
Academic Advice Day with an international
student briefing and enrolment information,
and continues into Orientation with a series
of transition workshops on a variety of
academic, cultural and practical topics.
The Host Program is a unique introduction
to the University community and an
essential part of your orientation. Host
groups are made up of small numbers of
new local and international students from
the same program of study and are led by a
later-year student host. Further information
about this program will be provided during
the international student briefing.
You are also encouraged to visit the
Orientation Welcome Centre for assistance
after your arrival. The location and opening
dates for this centre are available at:
www.services.unimelb.edu.au/international/
orientation

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Living in Melbourne
Housing options
If you are applying
to start a university
course in 2010, it’s
important to start
thinking about your
housing in mid-2009.
Student Housing Services (SHS)
Student Housing Services provides
information on the range of housing options
available to students. We also provide
related resources such as suburb and
temporary accommodation guides and
general information on independent living.
Student housing advisers are available to
provide information about your rights and
duties as a tenant under the Residential
Tenancies Act 1997.
There are many styles of housing available
in Melbourne. To choose the best option for
you, ensure that you consider where and
with whom you want to live.
Don’t forget to calculate an itemised
budget, as this will determine what you
can afford to spend on rent. The Student
Financial Aid website provides useful tips
on calculating your budget and information
on bursaries such as the housing
bursary, loans and other entitlements see:
www.services.unimelb.edu.au/finaid
AccomNet
After you are offered a place at the
University of Melbourne, you can access
the University’s AccomNet housing
advertisement service. AccomNet is
managed by Student Housing Services
and provides numerous listings of available
housing options, such as share houses,
rooming houses, homestay and vacant
properties. AccomNet is available online and
printed advertisements are also pinned on
noticeboards at Student Housing Services:
www.services.unimelb.edu.au/housing/
accomnet
More detailed information about the
housing options below and how to arrange
them is available from the Student Housing
Services website. The website provides
downloadable publications covering each
of these housing options. Further queries
can be sent by email or you can phone us
during business hours.
Student Housing Services
Ground floor,
Baldwin Spencer Building
Parkville campus
t +61 3 8344 6550
f +61 3 8344 5624
e housing-info@unimelb.edu.au
w www.services.unimelb.edu.au/housing
What is it?
Homestay (private board)
Private board or homestay means living with a family,
couple or single person in their own home. Different
options are available: part-board (accommodation
only), full-board (accommodation plus meals) and
board in exchange (accommodation in exchange
for household duties, eg. cleaning, child minding).
Residential Halls and Colleges
There are eleven Colleges for undergraduates,
located either on the Parkville campus or within
short walking distance. Students who are successful
in their application to a College are provided with
academic and pastoral support. Colleges also
offer study-related facilities such as libraries,
computer rooms and music practice rooms.
Approx. rent per week $220 – $260 $414 – $547
Meals provided? Yes (full-board) No (part-board) Yes
Furnished? Yes Yes
Gas, electricity, water included in overall cost? Most homes – confirm with homeowner Yes
Shared bathroom Most homes – confirm with homeowner Yes
Cooking facilities Yes Generally not
More information
www.services.unimelb.edu.au/
housing/options/homestay
Intercollegiate Office
t +61 3 9347 9320
e enquiries@colleges.unimelb.edu.au
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Share housing (with 2 others) Student Apartment (1 bedroom) Student Hostels
Properties can be leased from a landlord or
real estate agent. You can move into an already
established share house, or you can set one up with
friends or acquaintances. Remember to consider
your compatibility with each other. Living with
co-tenants is usually the most affordable housing
option as many of the costs can be shared.
$120 – $145 (within 6km of Parkville campus)
$160 – $195 (within 2km of Parkville campus)
Student apartments are generally quite modern
and designed specifically for students. They are
self-contained, but communal space is usually also
available. Apartment providers will often organise social
activities for residents. Different apartment styles are
available, eg. studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom etc.
$300 – $350 $165 – $205
Student hostels provide single (or shared rooms) with
communal living spaces. Student hostels are different
from backpacker hostels, as they offer longer-term
housing specifically for students. Hostel providers
may also organise social activities for residents.
No Sometimes – meal plans are occasionally offered Sometimes – meal plans are occasionally offered
Some homes – check with the landlord /
real estate agent / share household
Yes
Yes
No
Most homes – check with the landlord /
real estate agent / share household
Sometimes – check with the apartment administration
which utilities are included in your rent.
No
Yes Yes Yes
Most hostels – check with the hostel which
utilities are included in your rent.
Most hostels – confirm with the hostel administration
www.services.unimelb.edu.au/housing/options/share
www.services.unimelb.edu.au/
housing/options/apartments
www.services.unimelb.edu.au/housing/options/hostels

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Cost of Living in Melbourne
Type of Accommodation
Sharing rented house
(with 2 others)
Weeks in
Accommodation
Weekly
Rent/Board
Range
Close to Parkville campus 52 $160–195 $18 700–26 200
Within 6 kilometres of Uni 52 $120–145 $16 200–23 300
Regional area 52 $65–100 $13 300–20 100
Student apartments – furnished Twin share 52 $155–190 $18 400–25 800
Hostel
Residential colleges
(near or on campus)
Estimated Total Annual Living
Costs (Rent or board and
other expenses)
One bedroom 52 $300–350 $26 500–34 800
One bedroom – shared
bathroom/kitchen
52 $165–205 $18 900–26 700
32 week stay 32 $414–547* $16 600–23 300
40 week stay 40 $414–547* $20 100–28 900
Homestay Living with a local family 40 $220–260* $12 900–17 500
The above estimated total annual living costs include the following expenses:
Weekly Costs (other than rent)
Annual Costs
Food and groceries $60–100 General course costs ‡ $500–700
Bills (electricity, gas etc) $25–35 Establishment Costs (these may be deducted if you
are already settled in your accommodation)
Telephone (not mobile) $10–15 Bond (usually 1 month’s rent) 4.333 × weekly rent
Public transport fares † $28 Telephone/utilities connection $150–200
Spending money $40–80 General furniture items $450–800
Please note that the above estimates are a general
guide only. Estimates are in Australian dollars (AUD$).
The following cost estimates should be
added to weekly expenses, if necessary:
Computer costs ($5–10), car expenses – fuel/
insurance/registration ($50–70), mobile telephone
($10–20), takeaway meals ($6–$10 per meal).
The annual inflation rate in Australia is 4.5%.
We recommend that students add this to the
above estimates when budgeting for future
years. Please note also that the housing market
in Melbourne has surged in recent years.
* Usually includes most meals. Some colleges
also charge additional fees. Estimates for
College costs and Homestay assume that the
student returns home during vacations.
†
Estimates assume residence in Zone 1 of transport
system. International students are not eligible
for the public transport concession card.
‡
Some courses may incur higher costs for course
work materials, projects, travel or equipment.
Students are advised to contact their faculties for
advice regarding associated costs during semester.
Please note Tuition fees are not included in estimates.
Health Insurance should also be added to the above.
Visit www.oshcworldcare.com.au for a quote.
Rental property prices vary from suburb to suburb,
and according to the rental market. Check realestate.
com.au to check the cost of renting in Melbourne.
For up-to date information regarding the cost of living
in Melbourne, we strongly advise that students visit
the Victorian government site: www.liveinvictoria.
vic.gov.au. For a better idea about the cost of your
personal grocery expenses, we advise visiting an
online supermarket site, such as the popular Coles
online site (go to www.colesmyer.com.au and
follow the links) and compare your current weekly
shopping list with prices quoted on the site.
Student Financial Aid strongly encourages students
moving to Melbourne to plan their own budgets
beforehand. Further information can be found
on the: www.services.unimelb.edu.au/finaid

University Services and Support
113
Every student needs the right environment
to truly reach their academic and personal
potential. At the University of Melbourne, we
take pride in the comprehensive range of
support we provide to our students. At each
stage of your experience here we have a
support service that can assist you and your
family, from pre-arrival to returning home.
We can help you adjust to life in Melbourne
and life on campus and help you with any
specific needs you have, no matter how
personal. Our academic and recreational
facilities are designed to make university life
well-supported and enjoyable.
International Student Services (ISS)
ISS is dedicated to the support of all
international students and their families at
the University of Melbourne. We provide a
cycle of support from pre-departure through
to returning home.
Experienced staff are available at the
International Centre to provide ongoing
advice, support, assistance and referrals
in all matters including visa, academic,
personal, family and emergency issues.
ISS programs and services include
pre-departure briefings, arrival services,
orientation sessions, the Language Support
and Professional Development program for
spouses of international students, cultural
tours of campus (Parkville) for parents of
commencing students, an emergency point
of contact for parents and family overseas,
Compatriot Lunches, and the Final Year,
What’s Next? Program.
t +61 3 8344 4505
f +61 3 9349 3204
e iss-info@unimelb.edu.au
w www.services.unimelb.edu.au/
international
International Centre
John Smyth Building
Swanston Street (near Gate 6)
Parkville Campus
Opening hours: 8:30am–5:30pm,
Monday to Friday
Melbourne University Overseas
Students’ Service (MUOSS)
MUOSS is the official representative body
for international students at the University of
Melbourne and is a service of the Student
Union. MUOSS aims to promote and
encourage the integration of international
students in University life.
All international students enrolled at the
University are free to use the services
MUOSS provides, including peer support,
representation and cultural events. All office
bearers of MUOSS are elected.
t +61 3 8344 4801
e muoss@union.unimelb.edu.au
w
www.union.unimelb.edu.au/
overseas-students
Academic Skills Unit (ASU)
The Academic Skills Unit provides a wide
range of services to assist all students at
the University to develop their independent
academic and English language skills. We
offer workshops and short courses, including
online; one-to-one appointments; and selfaccess
print and electronic resources on:
>>academic writing, including research
theses
>>study and time management
>>exam preparation
>>critical analysis
>>oral presentations
>>tutorial participation
>>academic English for non-native speakers.
t +61 3 8344 0930
e asu-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au
w www.services.unimelb.edu.au/asu
Students with families
The University’s policy Children on
Campus aims to create a work and study
environment that is family-friendly and free
from direct or indirect discrimination.
Before bringing your spouse or children
to Australia you will have to prove that you
can support them financially. Rather than
bringing their family to Australia with them,
some students may find it useful to arrive
first, settle into studies, find appropriate
accommodation, adjust to living in Australia,
and then arrange for their family to join them.
Visit the ISS web site for more information:
www.services.unimelb.edu.au/international/
planning/family
Student Centres
Student Centres are your first point of
contact for advice regarding:
>>Administrative and transactional services
such as enrolment, fees, results, assessment,
transcripts and student ID cards
>>Course planning and graduate study.
Student Advisers can provide you with
individual advice on course selection and
pathways to future employment, graduate
professional degrees, or research higher
degrees. Advisers can also assist you with
queries and concerns about academic
progress, your ability to engage with your
studies, and life on campus.
>>Study abroad, exchange, volunteering
and community engagement activities
>>Referral to specialist services, such as
careers advice, counselling, financial aid,
housing and academic skills or language
support.
There are 12 Student Centres at the University:
>>Arts and Music
>>Commerce
>>Melbourne Graduate School of
Management
>>Melbourne Gradaute School of Education
>>Engineering
>>Environments/Melbourne School of Design
>>Melbourne School of Land and
Environment
>>Melbourne Law School
>>Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences/
Biomedicine
>>Science
>>Veterinary Science
>>Victorian College of the Arts

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Student Services
and Facilities Directory
Service Types of support How to find out more Contact details
Careers and
Employment
Chaplaincy
Children’s Services
Expert, up-to-date careers advice
and information for students.
Chaplains are appointed to the
University to offer pastoral and
spiritual care, confidential support
and encouragement to all students
and staff, whatever their faith.
The University operates two day care
centres for children of students and staff.
A range of seminars, programs and events
provide students with skills to assist career choice
and maximise the employment opportunities
available. For information about companies
actively recruiting Melbourne graduates and more
see: www.services.unimelb.edu.au/careers
Visit the Chaplaincy website or contact a Chaplain
directly – a list can be found at www.services.
unimelb.edu.au/chaplains/about/chaplains.html
Waiting list applications can be submitted
to the Children’s Services Office – see
the website for further information.
Careers and Employment
Level 1, Baldwin Spencer
Building, Parkville Campus
t +61 3 8344 0100
e enquiries-careers@unimelb.edu.au
w www.services.unimelb.edu.au/careers
University of Melbourne Chaplaincy
Level 1, 138 Cardigan Street, Carlton 3053
t +61 3 8344 4825
w www.services.unimelb.edu.au/chaplains
Children’s Services
228 Queensberry Street, Carlton 3053
t +61 3 8344 9621
e childcare-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au
w www.services.unimelb.edu.au/childcare/
Counselling
Service
The Counselling Service provides
free, confidential counselling for all
students, as well as a wide range
of workshops and seminars.
The University Counselling Service website provides
some online advice and tips sheets for dealing with
common issues such as adjusting to University.
More information: www.services.unimelb.edu.
au/counsel/Information_resources/index.html
Dental Service Low-cost dental care service. Student Union members have access to
a 25% discount on dental services.
Disability Liaison Unit
Disability is experienced when students
encounter limitations to participation due
to a combination of health, environmental
and personal factors. Hundreds of
students, including many international
students, successfully manage their
studies while living with a range of
health conditions or impairments that
influence their participation at University.
The DLU provides advice, information and services
(e.g. alterations to assessment, accessible formats,
liaison with academic staff) to reduce the extent of
disability and enable opportunities for successful
participation. Students are encouraged to inform
the DLU about the impact of their health condition
or impairment to assist in identifying services
appropriate to their individual needs. Visit the DLU
webpage to learn more of the services provided.
University of Melbourne
Counselling Service
Level 2, 138 Cardigan Street, Carlton 3053
t +61 3 8344 6927
Parkville Counselling can also be
contacted during working hours on free
call (within Australia) 1800 671 559.
w www.services.unimelb.edu.au/counsel
Metro Dental
First Floor, 393 Swanston Street
Melbourne 3000
t +61 3 9662 2466
w www.union.unimelb.edu.au/dental
Disability Liaison Unit
t +61 3 8344 7068
TTY +61 3 8344 4369
f +61 3 8344 5323
SMS 0408 556 897
e dlu-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au
w www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/
Financial Aid
Library
Melbourne University
Overseas Students'
Service (MUOSS)
Security Service
Information on financial issues relevant
to students, including interest-free
loans, grants and budgeting advice.
The University Library is one of the
nation’s oldest and largest academic
libraries. Library Collections and services
are available from branch libraries
located at all University campuses.
MUOSS is the official representative body
for international students at the University
of Melbourne and is a service provided
by the Student Union. All international
students enrolled at the University are free
to use the services MUOSS provides.
Promotes personal safety and theft
prevention. A security escort service
from campus buildings to the nearest
local public transport point is available.
The Financial Aid website provides online
advice regarding University loans and grants,
planning and budgeting, finding income, and
details about the cost of living in Australia.
The University Library collection holdings are
estimated at 3.6 million and over 20 languages
are represented. The branch libraries support
the learning, teaching and research programs
of the Melbourne Model. The libraries
welcome students to make use of the services,
facilities and collections. Access to the large
electronic journal and ebook collections are
accessible via the SuperSearch gateway.
In addition to the MUOSS website, the Service also
provides guidebooks for international students and
their families. Contact the office for more information.
University of Melbourne Financial Aid
Ground Floor, Baldwin Spencer Building
Parkville Campus
t +61 3 8344 6550
e finaid-info@unimelb.edu.au
w www.services.unimelb.edu.au/finaid
University Library
t +61 3 8344 0444
w www.lib.unimelb.edu.au
Melbourne University Overseas
Students’ Service
Second Floor, Union House,
Parkville Campus
t +61 3 8344 4801
e muoss@union.unimelb.edu.au
w www.union.unimelb.edu.au/overseasstudents
University of Melbourne Security Services
213 Grattan Street, Carlton 3053
t +61 3 8344 4674
e securitymain-pb@unimelb.edu.au
w www.pb.unimelb.edu.au/security/
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Service Types of support How to find out more Contact details
Sport
Melbourne University Sport’s services
and facilities are state-of-the-art.
A ski lodge at Mt Buller and a boatshed on
the Yarra River compliement the vast array of
on-campus facilities which include a 25-metre
heated indoor six-lane lap pool, gymnasium,
squash and tennis courts, indoor stadiums,
athletics track, hockey field and more than 40
sports clubs. The Sports Centre also provides
massage, physiotherapy and personal training.
Melbourne University Sport
t +61 3 8344 5404/5
w www.sports.unimelb.edu.au
Student Housing
Services
See pages 110–111 for information
about Student Housing Services.
Brochures about finding accommodation in
Melbourne can be downloaded from the Student
Housing Services website – see: www.services.
unimelb.edu.au/housing/publications/
Student Housing Services
Ground Floor, Baldwin Spencer Building
Parkville Campus
t +61 3 8344 6550
e housing-info@unimelb.edu.au
w www.services.unimelb.edu.au/housing
You will be able to access the
Student Portal once enrolled.
Student Portal
Provides online access to the
information, functions and services
you’ll need as a current student.
Current students can log in to check their email,
weather and national news reports, read official
notices from the University, re-enrol, view their library
borrowing record, timetables, access frequently
asked questions about all aspects of the University
– these are just a few of the functions available.
Student Union
Student Union
Advocacy Service
(SUAS)
Student Union Legal
Service
Transition and
Orientation Programs
In addition to the array of support
services offered, the Student Union also
provides a wide range of cultural and
extra-curricular activities for students.
Providing advice and advocacy to
students for problems big and small.
Providing confidential legal advice
for students and information
about legal issues.
Welcomes students and provides
support for students as they enter
and settle into the University.
To find out more about joining the Student
Union and its services and facilities –
see: www.union.unimelb.edu.au
The SUAS website also contains a blog – see:
www.union.unimelb.edu.au/advocacy/blog
The Legal Service web site provides online advice
about issues such as court summons, public
transport fines, penalty notice, and more. You can
download publications containing more information.
See pages 108–109 for information on transition and
orientation programs and services at Melbourne.
Student Union
Union House
Parkville Campus
t +61 3 8344 3870
e information@union.unimelb.edu.au
Student Union Advocacy Service
Third Floor, Union House
Parkville Campus
t +61 3 8344 6546
e suashelp@union.unimelb.edu.au
w www.union.unimelb.edu.au/advocacy
Student Union Legal Service
Third Floor, Union House
Parkville Campus
t +61 3 8344 8687
e legal@union.unimelb.edu.au
w www.union.unimelb.edu.au/legal
Transition and Orientation Programs
t +61 3 8344 3897
w www.services.unimelb.edu.au/transition
University of
Melbourne Alumni –
A Lifelong
Relationship
One of the strengths of the University of
Melbourne is a vibrant alumni community
of over 230 000 people in more than 120
countries. Graduates do not need to join
the alumni relations program, or pay any
fees. When you finish studying at the
University you automatically become a
valued member of the alumni community.
To find out more see: www.unimelb.edu.au/alumni/
University of Melbourne
Advancement Office
Level 3, 45 Barry Street, Carton 3053
t +61 3 8344 1751
e info@alumni.unimelb.edu.au
w www.unimelb.edu.au/alumni
University of
Melbourne
EyeCare Clinic
University Health
Service
Spectacles and contact lenses available
at significantly reduced costs for students.
The Health Service bulk-bills students
and their dependants and is a 10-
minute walk from the main campus.
A number of public hospitals in the inner-city
area provide care 24 hours a day. The closest
is the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Grattan Street,
Parkville, telephone +61 3 9342 7000.
University of Melbourne EyeCare Clinic
2/100 Swanston Street, Carlton 3053
t +61 3 9347 1714
e uni-eyecare@unimelb.edu.au
w www.university-eyecare.org.au/
University Health Service
Ground Floor, 138-146 Cardigan Street
Carlton 3053
t +61 3 8344 6904/6905
w www.services.unimelb.edu.au/health

How to Apply
118 Admission and Selection
119 Guaranteed Academic Entry Standards
120 A Guide to the 2009 Undergraduate Academic entry standards
128 Your Application
137 Accepting Your Offer
137 Enrolment
www.
futurestudents.
unimelb.edu.au

118
Admission and Selection
Entry requirements
Before applying for a course,
you need to meet the entry
requirements for the course(s)
for which you are applying.
International students studying
outside Australia
Guaranteed entry scores for applicants
completing an Australian Year 12 program
outside Australia, GCE A levels and the
International Baccalaureate can be found
in the table on page 117. Estimated entry
scores for a selection of other school
programs such as the STPM, ISC and UEC
are listed on pages 120–121.
Prerequisite subject requirements for
a selected number of final-year school
programs are detailed in the table on pages
122–127.
International students undertaking a
final year of schooling outside Australia
should refer to the ‘Course Search’ web
site at: http://coursesearch.unimelb.edu.
au for further information regarding entry
requirements and course information.
International students studying
in Australia
International students studying an
Australian Year 12 program, the International
Baccalaureate or an approved foundation
studies program, such as the Trinity
College Foundation Studies Program, are
eligible for direct entry to the University’s
undergraduate programs.
Guaranteed entry scores for applicants
from these programs can be found on page
119. Estimated entry scores for a selection
of other Australian foundation studies
programs are listed on pages 120–121.
Prerequisite subject requirements for
students completing one of the programs
named above are detailed on pages
122–127.
For further information regarding
prerequisite subjects and course outlines,
refer to the Course Search website at: http://
coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au
English language requirements
The University requires a specific level of
understanding of the English language
to enable students to succeed in their
studies. The University’s English language
requirements are most commonly satisfied
in one of the following ways:
>>satisfactorily completing secondary
studies in a country where English is
the official language and gaining a
satisfactory pass in a final-year English
subject approved by the University of
Melbourne. Approved English subjects
include Australian Year 12 English, and
foundation English subjects offered by
universities such as Monash, Sydney,
RMIT and UNSW. (Applicants from
countries with more than one official
language may be required to meet Test of
English as a Foreign Language [TOEFL]
or International English Testing System
[IELTS] academic requirements)
Note: From 2009 all undergraduate
students satisfying the English language
requirement with the equivalent of a VCE
English, English Language or English
Literature study score in the 25–29 range
(or a VCE ESL study score in the 30–34
range) will be required to take a Diagnostic
English Language Assessment (DELA) on
enrolment at the University and to follow
recommendations for language support.
For further information please refer to:
www.services.unimelb.edu.au/asu/staff/dela/
>>obtaining a grade of at least C in the
General Paper, English Language,
English Literature, English Language
and Literature or General Studies in the
General Certificate of Education AS Level
>>satisfactorily completing the final two
years of secondary studies in a secondary
school approved by the University of
Melbourne, where English is the medium
of instruction and assessment, and
gaining a satisfactory pass in English in
the final year or
>>meeting the University’s TOEFL or IELTS
requirements in a test taken no more
than 24 months prior to application (an
original TOEFL or IELTS test score must
be included with your application).
TOEFL: Paper-based test – 577 or more
with TWE score of at least 4.5; Computerbased
test – 233 or more with an Essay
Rating score of at least 4.5; Internet-based
test – 90 or more with no band score less
than 21 or
IELTS (Academic): an overall band score
of 6.5 or more (with no band less than 6.0).
Note: From 2009 students with an IELTS
overall score of less than 7 or a TOEFL
(IBT) score of less than 100 will be
required to take a Diagnostic English
Language Assessment (DELA) on
enrolment at the University and to follow
recommendations for language support.
For further information please refer to:
www.services.unimelb.edu.au/asu/staff/dela/
Applicants who have undertaken their
final year of study in less than the usual
amount of time, for example a ‘fast track’,
‘accelerated’ or ‘intensive’ program, will be
required to meet the University’s TOEFL or
IELTS requirements.
For further information on how to satisfy
the English language requirements see:
www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/
courses/ugenglishreq
Please note: While both the TOEFL and
IELTS tests are acceptable for meeting
the University’s English language
requirements, the requirements of the
Australian Department of Immigration and
Citizenship (DIAC) may differ. You should
contact your nearest Australian Embassy or
High Commission to ascertain the English
requirements for obtaining a student visa.
See: www.immi.gov.au/contacts

2009 Guaranteed Academic
Entry standards Q
119
Please use these entry standards as a guide only, until 2010 standards are released.
Please visit www.furturestudents.unimelb.edu.au/int/apply/entry-req.html for updates.
COURSE
Australian
Year 12 ENTER
IB Diploma GCE A Levels Trinity Foundation
Bachelor of Agriculture 70 25 CDD(7) R
Bachelor of Arts 85 31 BBC(11) 82
Bachelor of Arts (Media and Communications) 90 33 BBC(11) 84
Bachelor of Biomedicine 95 36 ABB(13) 87
Bachelor of Commerce 91 33 ABC(12) 84
Bachelor of Dance NA W NA W NA W NA W
Bachelor of Dramatic Art (Acting) NA W NA W NA W NA W
Bachelor of Engineering 85 31 BCC(10) 80
Bachelor of Environments 85 31 BCC(10) 80
Associate Degree in Environmental Horticulture 54 24 CDD(7) R
Bachelor of Film and Television NA W NA W NA W NA W
Bachelor of Fine Art NA W NA W NA W NA W
Bachelor of Music NA W NA W NA W 67 W
Bachelor of Music Performance NA W NA W NA W NA W
Bachelor of Oral Health 70 E T 25 E T CCD(8) E T 72 E T
Bachelor of Production NA W NA W NA W NA W
Bachelor of Science 85 31 BCC(10) 80
Bachelor of Veterinary Science 96 37 AAB(14) 87
NOTES:
Q Guaranteed entry: The University of Melbourne
guarantees admission to a course when an
international student achieves the required score
as listed above, has met the course prerequisites,
has achieved the required grades in specified
prerequisite subjects and has satisfied the
English language requirements and there are
still places available in the course at the time of
acceptance.
If the guaranteed score is not achieved then the
application cannot be considered for entry. The
guaranteed scores apply only if no further study
has been undertaken after completion of one of
these programs.
W Applicants must be qualified for University
entry and have satisfied the audition or folio or
interview requirements for the Faculty of Music or
the Victorian College of the Arts.
E Indicative entry score only. Entry is not guaranteed.
R Offers made on a case-by-case basis.
T For Australian and New Zealand citizens and
Australian permanent resident visa holders:
Selection is based on ENTER (or equivalent),
UMAT and performance in prerequisite studies
and cannot be guaranteed. Minimum ENTER of
70 is required for consideration.

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A Guide to the 2009
Undergraduate Academic
entry standards QW
Please use these entry standards as a guide only, until 2010 standards are released.
Please visit www.furturestudents.unimelb.edu.au/int/apply/entry-req.html for updates.
FACULTY/COURSE
AUSTRALIAN
UNIVERSITY
FOUNDATION
PROGRAMS E
CANADIAN
(ONTARIO)
SCHOOL
CERTIFICATE/
CANADIAN PRE-
UNIVERSITY
PROGRAM R
HONG KONG
ADVANCED LEVEL
CERTIFICATE T
INDIAN
CISCE AND
CBSE ALL INDIA
SENIOR SCHOOL
CERTIFICATE,
INDIAN SCHOOL
CERTIFICATE
INDIAN
STATE BOARD
EXAMINATIONS
eg. TAMIL NADU,
MAHARASHTRA
Bachelor of Agriculture 76 70 7 65 75
Associate Degree in Agriculture
Considered on a case-by-case basis.
Bachelor of Arts 83 80 11 75 85
Bachelor of Arts
(Media and Communications)
85 85 11 80 90
Bachelor of Biomedicine 90 90 13 90 90
Bachelor of Commerce 85 85 12 80 90
Bachelor of Dance
A pass in the equivalent of the Australian Year 12 certificate is required and a satisfactory audition.
Bachelor of Dramatic Art
A pass in the equivalent of the Australian Year 12 certificate is required and a satisfactory audition.
Bachelor of Engineering 83 80 10 75 80
Bachelor of Environments 83 80 10 75 80
Associate Degree in Environmental
Horticulture
Considered on a case-by-case basis.
Bachelor of Film and Television
A pass in the equivalent of the Australian Year 12 certificate is required and a satisfactory completion of a selection test.
Bachelor of Fine Art
A pass in the equivalent of the Australian Year 12 certificate is required and a satisfactory folio.
Bachelor of Music
A pass in the equivalent of the Australian Year 12 certificate is required and a satisfactory audition.
Bachelor of Music Performance
A pass in the equivalent of the Australian Year 12 certificate is required and a satisfactory audition.
Bachelor of Oral Health 76 76 8 75 80
Bachelor of Production
A pass in the equivalent of the Australian Year 12 certificate is required and a satisfactory performance at interview.
Bachelor of Science 83 80 10 75 80
Bachelor of Veterinary Science 91 91 14 85 90

NOTES:
Q This information should be used only as a guide
to entry to the University of Melbourne.
W Course prerequisites must be met to meet the
entry requirements.
E Australian University Foundation programs: To
calculate a final average determine the average
of all the final year subjects, however, the subject
with the lowest score should not be included in
the calculation. Should a student have completed
four subjects or less all subjects are included in
the calculations.
R Canadian (Ontario) School Certificate: To
calculate a final average determine the average
of the five best final year subjects. The subject
with the lowest score should not be included in
the calculation unless it is a prerequisite subject
and must be included in the calculation.
T Hong Kong A Levels: Add scores for no more
than three Advanced level subjects. A=5, B=4,
C=3, D=2, E=1.
Y STPM: The grade achieved for each subject
is awarded points; the total number of points
for best four subjects (inc prereq if required)
is divided by the number of subjects to obtain
a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA).
A=4.00; A-=3.67; B=3.00; B-=2.67.
U UEC: To calculate a final average determine the
average of all the final year subjects, however,
the subject with the lowest score should not be
included in the calculation. Should a student
have completed four subjects or less all subjects
are included in the calculations.
Grade Conversions for UEC: A1=9; A2=8; B3=7;
B4=6; B5=5; B6=4; C7=3; C8=2; P9=1.
I Sri Lankan A Levels: Add scores for no more than
three Advanced level subjects and at least a pass
in the fourth subject. A=5, B=4, C=3, S=2.
O Advanced Placements (APs) must be completed
with a grade of at least three to meet entry
requirements. Refer to http://coursesearch.
unimelb.edu.au for more information.
P Preference will be given to applicants with a high
score in the Verbal and Written components of
the SAT.
{ Preference will be given to applicants with a high
score in the Maths component of the SAT.
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MALAYSIAN
STPM CUMULATIVE
GRADE POINT
AVERAGE Y
MALAYSIAN
UNIFIED
EXAMINATION OF
THE CHINESE HIGH
SCHOOLS (UEC) U
MALAYSIA
TAYLORS
UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE SCIENCE
FOUNDATION
NORWEGIAN
UPPER SECONDARY
CERTIFICATE
(SCORE OUT OF 6)
SRI LANKAN
A LEVELS I
SWEDISH
SECONDARY
CERTIFICATE
(SCORE OUT
OF 20 POINTS)
USA
SAT 1, ACT &
HIGH SCHOOL
DIPLOMA GPA O
2.7 B4 75 3.9 7 13 SAT 1656/
ACT 22 & GPA 3.5
3.3 A2 85 4.3 11 15.5 SAT 1920-1970 P/
ACT 28-32 & GPA 3.5
3.5 A2 87 4.5 11 17 SAT 1970-2020 P/
ACT 328-3280
& GPA 3.7
3.8 A1 90 5 13 18 SAT 1990-2040/
ACT 28-32 & GPA 3.5
3.5 A1 87 4.5 12 17 SAT 1970-2020/
ACT 28-32 & GPA 3.5
3.3 A2 82 4.3 10 15.5 SAT 1920-1970 {/
ACT 28-32 & GPA 3.5
3.3 A2 82 4.3 10 15.5 SAT 1920-1970 P/
ACT 28-32 & GPA 3.5
2.7 B3 85 3.9 8 14 SAT 1800-1850/
ACT 26 & GPA 3.5
3.3 A2 82 4.3 10 15.5 SAT 1920-1970 P/
ACT 28-32 & GPA 3.5
3.8 A1 90 5 14 18.5 SAT 2250-2300/
ACT 31-35 & GPA 3.7

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2009 Prerequisite Subjects
These entry standards should be used as a guide only.
Please visit www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/int/apply/entry-req.html#ug for updates.
Course
VCE OR AUSTRALIAN
YEAR 12 EQUIVALENT
INTERNATIONAL
BACCALAUREATE
R T
TRINITY FOUNDATION
STUDIES
GCE CAMBRIDGE
A LEVELS
CANADIAN YEAR
SCHOOL CERTIFICATE/
CANADIAN
PRE UNIVERSITY
PROGRAM
Bachelor of
Agriculture
A study score of at least
25 in each of English
(any, except English as a
Second Language where
a study score of at least
30 is required Q) and
completion of units 1 and
2 General Mathematics or
Mathematical Methods.
A study score of at least
25 in English (any, except
English as a Second
Language where a
study score of at least
30 is required Q).
English.
Year 11 Mathematics.
EAP (a score of at least
50%), English and evidence
of success in Mathematics
in final year of school.
AS Level Mathematics
and at least Grade C in
an accepted AS Level
English subject. E
English (ENG 4U or
3U or 3C) and Grade
11 Mathematics.
Bachelor of Arts
English.
EAP (a score of at least
50%) and a score of at
least 70% for both English
and History of Ideas (Adv.)
(both subjects must be
included in the calculation
of the ‘Best 4’ result).
EAP (a score of at least
50%). A score of at least
75% for both English and
History of Ideas (Adv.)
(both subjects must be
included in the calculation
of the ‘Best 4’ result).
EAP (a score of at least
50%), English and
Chemistry (a score of 85%)
and one of Maths 1A or 1B,
Biology, Maths 2 or Physics.
At least Grade C in
an accepted AS Level
English subject. E
English with a score
of at least 70%.
Bachelor of
Arts (Media and
Communications)
A study score of at least
25 in English (any, except
English as a Second
Language where a
study score of at least
30 is required Q).
English.
At least Grade C in
an accepted AS Level
English subject. E
English with a Grade
average of at least 75%.
Bachelor of
Biomedicine
A study score of at least
25 in English (any, except
English as a Second
Language where a
study score of at least
30 is required Q), at
least 35 in Chemistry,
and at least 25 in one of
Mathematical Methods,
Specialist Mathematics,
Biology or Physics.
English, Chemistry and one
of Mathematics, Biology or
Physics. Chemistry must
be passed to at least Grade
6 at Standard Level and
at least Grade 5 at Higher
Level. All other prerequisites
must be passed to at
least Grade 5 at Standard
Level and to at least
Grade 4 at Higher Level.
An A in Chemistry and at
least one of Mathematics,
Biology or Physics and
at least Grade C in an
accepted AS Level
English subject. E
English, Chemistry (SCH4U)
(a score of 85%) and one of
Calculus & Vectors (MV4U)
and Advanced Functions
(MHF4U), Biology (SBI4U)
or Physics (SPH4U).
Bachelor of
Commerce
A study score of at least
25 in each of English
(any, except English as a
Second Language where
a study score of at least
30 is required Q) and
Mathematical Methods.
Note: for students intending
to progress to the Master
of Engineering knowledge
equivalent to Units 3 &
4 VCE Specialist Maths
is recommended.
English and Standard
Mathematics.
EAP (a score of 50%),
English, Mathematics
1A or 1B and History
of Ideas. Mathematics
1A or Mathematics 1B
must be included in the
‘Best 4’ calculation. For
specialisation in actuarial
studies Mathematics
2 is also required.
Mathematics and at least
Grade C in an accepted AS
Level English subject. E
English and Calculus
& Vectors (MCV4U)
and Advanced
Functions (MHF4U).
Q For entry in 2009, a study score of
at least 30 in English as a Second
Language is required.
W Applicants must be qualified for
University entry and have satisfied
the supplementary entrance
requirements e.g. audition, folio.
GCE A Levels
E Accepted GCE AS Level English
subjects are: General Paper,
General Studies, English Language
and Literature, English Literature,
English Language.
International Baccalaureate
R Unless otherwise indicated, all
prerequisite IB subjects require
achievement of at least Grade 5
at Standard Level or Grade 4 at
Higher Level.

NOTE: All prerequisites must be passed at a level deemed equivalent to
the study score stipulated for the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE).
123
FRENCH
BACCALAUREATE
MUFY
Y U I
RMIT FOUNDATION
PROGRAM
YU
TAYLORS
UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE SCIENCE
FOUNDATION
PROGRAM
(MALAYSIA)
UNIVERSITY
OF SYDNEY
FOUNDATION
YU
UNSW FOUNDATION
YEAR
YU
WAUFP
YU
English, Year 11
Mathematics, and an
IELTS overall score
of 6.5 (with no band
less than 6.0) or
TOEFL equivalent.
English and evidence
of success in
Mathematics in final
year of school.
English Composition
and Critical Analysis
A and B and evidence
of success in
Mathematics in final
year of school.
English 1 and English
2 and one of Statistics
& Calculus or Algebra
& Geometry.
English and evidence
of success in
Mathematics in final
year of school.
Academic English and
evidence of success
in Mathematics in
final year of school.
English Language &
Australian Cultural
Studies and evidence
of success in
Mathematics in final
year of school.
English and an
IELTS overall score
of 6.5 (with no band
less than 6.0) or
TOEFL equivalent.
English (a score
of at least 70%).
English Composition
and Critical Analysis
A and B (a score
of at least 70%).
A score of at least
70 in each of English
1 and English 2.
English (a score
of at least 70%).
Academic English (a
score of at least 70%).
English Language &
Australian Cultural
Studies (a score
of at least 70%).
English and an
IELTS overall score
of 6.5 (with no band
less than 6.0) or
TOEFL equivalent.
English (a score
of at least 75%).
English Composition
and Critical Analysis
A and B (a score
of at least 75%).
A score of at least
75 in each of English
1 and English 2.
English (a score
of at least 75%).
Academic English (a
score of at least 75%).
English Language &
Australian Cultural
Studies (a score
of at least 75%).
English, Chemistry
(at least 85%) and
one of Mathematics,
Biology or Physics,
and an IELTS overall
score of 6.5 (with no
band less than 6.0) or
TOEFL equivalent.
English, Chemistry
(a score of 85%) and
one of Mathematics,
Biology or Physics.
English Composition
and Critical Analysis
A and B, Chemistry
A and B (a score of
85%), one of Pure
Maths A and B,
Biology A and B or
Physics A and B.
English 1 and English
2; a score of at least
85 in both of Organic
Chemistry and
Physical & Inorganic
Chemistry; and
one of the following
pairs: Statistics &
Calculus and Algebra
& Geometry; or
Cell Biology and
Human Biology; or
Fundamental Physics
and Modern Physics;
or Advanced Calculus
and Mechanics.
English 1, English 2,
Statistics & Calculus,
Algebra & Geometry
Note: Students
intending to pursue
actuarial studies will
require in addition
completion of
Advanced Calculus
and Mechanics.
English, Chemistry
(a score of 85%) and
one of Mathematics,
Biology or Physics.
Academic English,
Chemistry (score
of 85%), and one of
Maths C, Biology
or Physics.
English Language &
Australian Cultural
Studies, Chemistry
(a score of 85%),
and one of Biology,
Mathematics
or Physics.
English and
Mathematics, and an
IELTS overall score
of 6.5 (with no band
less than 6.0) or
TOEFL equivalent.
English and
Mathematics.
English Composition
and Critical Analysis
A and B and Pure
Mathematics A and B.
English and
Mathematics.
Academic English
and Mathematics C.
English Language &
Australian Cultural
Studies, Applicable
Mathematics.
T For students with English as
their second language, a pass at
Grade 5 Standard Level or Grade
4 Higher Level in English B will be
accepted as satisfying the English
prerequisite.
Foundation programs
Y Students who complete the fast
track or accelerated foundation
program must also achieve the
required score in an Academic
IELTS or TOEFL test.
U Prerequisites must be included in
the ‘Best 4’ subjects.
I Students must complete both Part
A and Part B of specified subjects
in order to meet prerequisites.

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2009 Prerequisite Subjects
These entry standards should be used as a guide only.
Please visit www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/int/apply/entry-req.html#ug for updates.
Course
VCE OR AUSTRALIAN
YEAR 12 EQUIVALENT
INTERNATIONAL
BACCALAUREATE
R T
TRINITY FOUNDATION
STUDIES
GCE CAMBRIDGE
A LEVELS
CANADIAN YEAR
SCHOOL CERTIFICATE/
CANADIAN
PRE UNIVERSITY
PROGRAM
Bachelor of Dance W
Bachelor of
Dramatic Art
Bachelor of
Engineering
Bachelor of
Environments
Associate Degree
in Environmental
Horticulture
Bachelor of Film
and Television W
Bachelor of
Fine Art W
A study score of at least
25 in English (any, except
English as a Second
Language where a
study score of at least
30 is required Q).
A study score of at least
25 in English (any, except
English as a Second
Language where a
study score of at least
30 is required Q).
A study score of at
least 25 in English
(any, except English as
a Second Language
where a study score of
at least 30 is required Q)
and of at least 32 in
Mathematical Methods.
A study score of at least
25 in English (any, except
English as a Second
Language where a
study score of at least
30 is required Q).
Note: For students intending
to major in Architecture,
Property and Construction
or an Engineering discipline,
knowledge equivalent
to Units 3 & 4 VCE
Mathematical Methods
(either) will be assumed.
Students without this
knowledge will have to
undertake bridging studies.
A study score of at least
25 in English (any, except
English as a Second
Language where a
study score of at least
30 is required Q).
A study score of at least
25 in English (any, except
English as a Second
Language where a
study score of at least
30 is required Q).
A study score of at least
25 in English (any, except
English as a Second
Language where a
study score of at least
30 is required Q).
English.
English.
English and Standard
Mathematics. Mathematics
must be passed to at
least Grade 6 at Standard
Level and to at least
Grade 5 at Higher Level.
English.
Note: For students intending
to major in Architecture,
Property and Construction
or an Engineering discipline,
knowledge equivalent to
Mathematics Standard
will be assumed. Students
without this knowledge
will have to undertake
bridging studies.
English.
English.
English.
EAP (a score of at least
50%) and English.
EAP (a score of at least
50%) and English.
EAP (a score of at least
50%), English and one of
Mathematics 1A or 1B (a
score of 80%). Prerequisite
must be included in
the ‘Best 4’ score.
EAP (a score of at least
50%) and English.
Note: For students intending
to major in Architecture,
Property and Construction
or an Engineering discipline,
knowledge equivalent to
Mathematics 1A or 1B will be
assumed. Students without
this knowledge will have to
undertake bridging studies.
EAP (a score of at least
50%) and English.
EAP (a score of at
least 50%), English.
EAP (a score of at
least 50%), English.
At least Grade C in
an accepted AS Level
English subject. E
At least Grade C in
an accepted AS Level
English subject. E
Mathematics (at least Grade
B) and at least Grade C in
an accepted
AS Level English subject. E
At least Grade C in
an accepted AS Level
English subject.E
Note: For students intending
to major in Architecture,
Property and Construction
or an Engineering discipline,
knowledge equivalent to
GCE A Level Mathematics
will be assumed. Students
without this knowledge
will have to undertake
bridging studies.
At least Grade C in
an accepted AS Level
English subject. E
At least Grade C in
an accepted AS Level
English subject. E
At least Grade C in
an accepted AS Level
English subject. E
English.
English.
English and Calculus
& Vectors (MV4U) and
Advanced Functions
(MHF4U) (a score of 80%
across both subjects).
English.
Note: For students intending
to major in Architecture,
Property and Construction
or an Engineering discipline,
knowledge equivalent to
Advanced Functions &
Calculus (MCB4U) and
Mathematics of Data
Management (MDM4U)
will be assumed. Students
without this knowledge
will have to undertake
bridging studies.
English.
English.
English.
Q For entry in 2009, a study score of
at least 30 in English as a Second
Language is required.
W Applicants must be qualified for
University entry and have satisfied
the supplementary entrance
requirements e.g. audition, folio.
GCE A Levels
E Accepted GCE AS Level English
subjects are: General Paper,
General Studies, English Language
and Literature, English Literature,
English Language.
International Baccalaureate
R Unless otherwise indicated, all
prerequisite IB subjects require
achievement of at least Grade 5
at Standard Level or Grade 4 at
Higher Level.

NOTE: All prerequisites must be passed at a level deemed equivalent to
the study score stipulated for the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE).
125
FRENCH
BACCALAUREATE
MUFY
Y U I
RMIT FOUNDATION
PROGRAM
YU
TAYLORS
UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE SCIENCE
FOUNDATION
PROGRAM
(MALAYSIA)
UNIVERSITY
OF SYDNEY
FOUNDATION
YU
UNSW FOUNDATION
YEAR
YU
WAUFP
YU
English and an
IELTS overall score
of 6.5 (with no band
less than 6.0) or
TOEFL equivalent.
English.
English Composition
and Critical
Analysis A and B.
English 1 and
English 2.
English. Academic English. English Language
& Australian
Cultural Studies.
English and an
IELTS overall score
of 6.5 (with no band
less than 6.0) or
TOEFL equivalent.
English.
English Composition
and Critical
Analysis A and B.
English 1 and
English 2.
English. Academic English. English Language
& Australian
Cultural Studies.
English and
Mathematics (at
least 80%), and an
IELTS overall score
of 6.5 (with no band
less than 6.0) or
TOEFL equivalent.
English and
Mathematics
(a score of 80%).
English Composition
and Critical Analysis
A and B and Pure
Mathematics A and
B (a score of 80%).
English 1 and English
2; and a score of 80%
in each of Statistics
& Calculus and
Algebra & Geometry.
English and
Mathematics.
(a score of 80%).
Academic English
and Mathematics C
(a score of 80%).
English Language &
Australian Cultural
Studies, Applicable
Mathematics.
(a score of 80%).
English and an
IELTS overall score
of 6.5 (with no band
less than 6.0) or
TOEFL equivalent.
Note: For students
intending to major in
Architecture, Property
and Construction or an
Engineering discipline,
knowledge equivalent
to Mathematics will be
assumed. Students
without this knowledge
will have to undertake
bridging studies.
English.
Note: For students
intending to major in
Architecture, Property
and Construction or an
Engineering discipline,
knowledge equivalent
to Mathematics A and
B will be assumed.
Students without
this knowledge will
have to undertake
bridging studies.
English Composition
and Critical
Analysis A and B.
Note: For students
intending to major in
Architecture, Property
and Construction or an
Engineering discipline,
knowledge equivalent
to Pure Mathematics
A and B will be
assumed. Students
without this knowledge
will have to undertake
bridging studies.
English 1 and
English 2.
Note: For students
intending to major in
Architecture, Property
and Construction or an
Engineering discipline,
knowledge equivalent
to Statistics &
Calculus and Algebra
& Geometry will be
assumed. Students
without this knowledge
will have to undertake
bridging studies.
English.
Note: For students
intending to major in
Architecture, Property
and Construction or an
Engineering discipline,
knowledge equivalent
to Mathematics will be
assumed. Students
without this knowledge
will have to undertake
bridging studies.
Academic English.
Note: For students
intending to major in
Architecture, Property
and Construction or an
Engineering discipline,
knowledge equivalent
to Mathematics C will
be assumed. Students
without this knowledge
will have to undertake
bridging studies.
English Language
& Australian
Cultural Studies.
Note: For students
intending to major in
Architecture, Property
and Construction or an
Engineering discipline,
knowledge equivalent
to Applicable
Mathematics will be
assumed. Students
without this knowledge
will have to undertake
bridging studies.
English and an
IELTS overall score
of 6.5 (with no band
less than 6.0) or
TOEFL equivalent.
English.
English Composition
and Critical
Analysis A and B.
English 1 and
English 2.
English. Academic English. English Language
& Australian
Cultural Studies.
English and an
IELTS overall score
of 6.5 (with no band
less than 6.0) or
TOEFL equivalent.
English.
English Composition
and Critical
Analysis A and B.
English 1 and
English 2.
English. Academic English. English Language
& Australian
Cultural Studies.
English and an
IELTS overall score
of 6.5 (with no band
less than 6.0) or
TOEFL equivalent.
English.
English Composition
and Critical
Analysis A and B.
English 1 and
English 2.
English. Academic English. English Language
& Australian
Cultural Studies.
T For students with English as
their second language, a pass at
Grade 5 Standard Level or Grade
4 Higher Level in English B will be
accepted as satisfying the English
prerequisite.
Foundation programs
Y Students who complete the fast
track or accelerated foundation
program must also achieve the
required score in an Academic
IELTS or TOEFL test.
U Prerequisites must be included in
the ‘Best 4’ subjects.
I Students must complete both Part
A and Part B of specified subjects
in order to meet prerequisites.

126
2009 Prerequisite Subjects
These entry standards should be used as a guide only.
Please visit www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/int/apply/entry-req.html#ug for updates.
Course
VCE OR AUSTRALIAN
YEAR 12 EQUIVALENT
INTERNATIONAL
BACCALAUREATE
R T
TRINITY FOUNDATION
STUDIES
GCE CAMBRIDGE
A LEVELS
CANADIAN YEAR
SCHOOL CERTIFICATE/
CANADIAN
PRE UNIVERSITY
PROGRAM
Bachelor of Music W
A study score of at least
25 in English (any, except
English as a Second
Language where a
study score of at least
30 is required Q).
English.
EAP (a score of at least
50%), English, History
of Ideas (Adv.), Music,
knowledge of music
theory and harmony of
at least AMEB Grade 5
level or equivalent.
EAP (a score of at
least 50%), English
At least Grade C in
an accepted AS Level
English subject. E
English.
Bachelor of Music
Performance W
A study score of at least
25 in English (any, except
English as a Second
Language where a
study score of at least
30 is required Q).
A study score of at least
25 in English (any, except
English as a Second
Language where a study
score of at least 30 is
required Q) and in one of
Biology or Chemistry.
English.
At least Grade C in
an accepted AS Level
English subject. E
English.
Bachelor of Oral
Health
English and one of
Biology or Chemistry.
EAP (a score of at least
50%), English and either one
of Biology or Chemistry.
Biology or Chemistry.
At least Grade B in an
accepted AS Level
English subject. E
English and one of
Biology (SBI4U) or
Chemistry (SCH4U).
Bachelor of
Production
A study score of at least
25 in English (any, except
English as a Second
Language where a
study score of at least
30 is required Q).
A study score of at
least 25 in English
(any, except English as
a Second Language
where a study score of at
least 30 is required Q),
Mathematical Methods
and in one of Biology,
Chemistry or Physics.
English.
EAP (a score of at
least 50%), English.
At least Grade C in
an accepted AS Level
English subject. E
English.
Bachelor of Science
English, Standard
Mathematics and one
of Biology, Chemistry
or Physics.
EAP (a score of at least
50%), English and either
one of Mathematics 1A or
1B, and one of Biology,
Chemistry or Physics.
Mathematics and one
of Biology, Chemistry,
Physics and at least Grade
C in an accepted AS Level
English subject. E
English, Calculus & Vectors
(MV4U) and Advanced
Functions (MHF4U) and
one of Biology (SBI4U),
Chemistry (SCH4U) or
Physics (SPH4U).
Bachelor of
Veterinary Science
(‘Pre-Veterinary’
stream)
A study score of at least
35 in each of English
(any), Chemistry and
in one of Mathematical
Methods or Physics.
English, Chemistry and one
of Standard Mathematics,
Higher Level Mathematics,
Physics. Standard Level
prerequisites must be
passed to at least Grade
6 and Higher Level
prerequisites must be
passed to at least Grade 5.
EAP (a score of at least
80%), English, Chemistry,
and one of Physics,
Mathematics 1A or 1B.
Chemistry and one of
Mathematics or Physics
and at least Grade B in
an accepted AS Level
English subject. E
English, Chemistry
(SCH4U) and one of
Calculus & Vectors
(MV4U) and Advanced
Functions (MHF4U) or
Physics (SPH4U).
.
Q For entry in 2009, a study score of
at least 30 in English as a Second
Language is required.
W Applicants must be qualified for
University entry and have satisfied
the supplementary entrance
requirements e.g. audition, folio.
GCE A Levels
E Accepted GCE AS Level English
subjects are: General Paper,
General Studies, English Language
and Literature, English Literature,
English Language.
International Baccalaureate
R Unless otherwise indicated, all
prerequisite IB subjects require
achievement of at least Grade 5
at Standard Level or Grade 4 at
Higher Level.

NOTE: All prerequisites must be passed at a level deemed equivalent to
the study score stipulated for the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE).
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English and an
IELTS overall score
of 6.5 (with no band
less than 6.0) or
TOEFL equivalent.
English.
English Composition
and Critical
Analysis A and B.
English 1 and
English 2.
English. Academic English. English Language
& Australian
Cultural Studies.
English and an
IELTS overall score
of 6.5 (with no band
less than 6.0) or
TOEFL equivalent.
English.
English Composition
and Critical
Analysis A and B.
English 1 and
English 2.
English. Academic English. English Language
& Australian
Cultural Studies.
English and one of
Biology or Chemistry
and an IELTS overall
score of 6.5 (with no
band less than 6.0) or
TOEFL equivalent.
English and one of
Biology or Chemistry.
English Composition
and Critical Analysis
A and B and one of
Biology A and B or
Chemistry A and B.
English 1 and English
2; and either the pair
Cell Biology and
Human Biology;
or the pair Organic
Chemistry and
Physical & Inorganic
Chemistry.
English 1 and
English 2.
English and one of
Biology or Chemistry.
Academic English
and one of Biology
or Chemistry.
English Language &
Australian Cultural
Studies and one of
Biology or Chemistry.
English and an
IELTS overall score
of 6.5 (with no band
less than 6.0) or
TOEFL equivalent.
English.
English Composition
and Critical
Analysis A and B.
English. Academic English. English Language
& Australian
Cultural Studies.
English, Mathematics
and one of Biology,
Chemistry or Physics
and an IELTS overall
score of 6.5 (with no
band less than 6.0) or
TOEFL equivalent.
English, Mathematics
and one of Biology,
Chemistry or Physics.
English Composition
and Critical Analysis
A and B, Pure
Mathematics A
and B and one of
Biology A and B,
Physics A and B or
Chemistry A and B.
English 1, English 2,
Statistics & Calculus
and Algebra &
Geometry, and one
of the pairs Organic
Chemistry and
Physical & Inorganic
Chemistry; or
Fundamental Physics
and Modern Physics;
or Cell Biology and
Human Biology.
An average of 90% in
each of the following
pairs of subjects:
English 1 and English
2; Organic Chemistry
and Physical &
Inorganic Chemistry;
and one of the
pairs Statistics &
Calculus and Algebra
& Geometry; or
Fundamental Physics
and Modern Physics.
English, Mathematics
and one of Biology,
Chemistry or Physics.
Academic English,
Mathematics C
and one of Biology,
Chemistry or Physics.
English Language &
Australian Cultural
Studies, Applicable
Mathematics and
one of Biology,
Chemistry or Physics.
A score of at least
90% in each of English
and Chemistry and in
one of Mathematics
or Physics and an
IELTS overall score
of 6.5 (with no band
less than 6.0) or
TOEFL equivalent.
A score of at least 90%
in each of English,
Chemistry and in
one of Mathematics
(any), or Physics.
English Composition
and Critical Analysis
A and B (a score
of at least 90%),
Chemistry A and
B, and one of Pure
Mathematics A and B
or Physics A and B.
A score of at least
90% in each of English
and Chemistry and in
one of Mathematics
or Physics.
A score of at least
90% in each of
Academic English,
Chemistry and one
of Mathematics
C or Physics.
A score of at least
90% in each of English
Language & Australian
Cultural Studies and
Chemistry, and in
one of Applicable
Mathematics
or Physics.
T For students with English as
their second language, a pass at
Grade 5 Standard Level or Grade
4 Higher Level in English B will be
accepted as satisfying the English
prerequisite.
Foundation programs
Y Students who complete the fast
track or accelerated foundation
program must also achieve the
required score in an Academic
IELTS or TOEFL test.
U Prerequisites must be included in
the ‘Best 4’ subjects.
I Students must complete both Part
A and Part B of specified subjects
in order to meet prerequisites.

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Your Application
Apply through an Overseas
Representative
You may apply to the University directly (see
page 136), or through one of our official
representatives in your country that are
listed below. Should you choose to apply
through one of these representatives,
they will be able to provide counselling
and advice to assist you through all
aspects of the application process, as
well as assistance with your student visa
application should you be accepted into the
University.
Please note that the University of
Melbourne does not accept international
student applications from non-registered
representatives.
Please note that while overseas
representatives can assist you with your
application, they may not accept it on behalf
of the University. Please check with your
local representative.
The following list is also available online at:
http://offshore.unimelb.edu.au/
OverseasReps.aspx

Country City/Suburb Organisation/Contact Name Telephone 1 Telephone 2 Email Web Address
ARGENTINA BUENOS AIRES Australia New Zealand Education (54 11) 4311 9828 (54 11) 4314 7265 info@anzgroup.com.ar www.australianzeducation.com
AUSTRIA VIENNA IDP Education Pty Ltd./Institut Ranke-Heinemann (43 1) 406 0224 info.vienna@idp.com www.ranke-heinemann.de/australien/
BAHRAIN ISA TOWN IDP Education Pty Ltd (973 1) 768 9960 info.bahrain@idp.com www.bahrain.idp.com
BANGLADESH DHAKA IDP Education Pty Ltd (880 2) 988 3545 (880 2) 882 1067 info.bangladesh@idp.com www.bangladesh.idp.com
BELGIUM BRUSSELS IDP Education Pty Ltd (32 2) 646 9770 info.brussels@idp.com www.france.idp.com
BRAZIL RIO DE JANEIRO CP-4 Cultural Projects (21) 2247 9787 cp4@cp4.com.br www.cp4.com.br
BRAZIL SÃO PAULO Kangaroo Education (55 11) 3066 0266 cursos@kangarootours.com.br www.kangaroo.com.br
BRAZIL SÃO PAULO Latino Australia Education (55 11) 5542 8787 pmarchi@latinoaustralia.com, www.latinoaustralia.com
saopaulo@latinoaustralia.com
BRAZIL PORTO ALEGRE Latino Australia Education (55 51) 3029 9288 (55 51) 8406 3467 mobile portoalegre@latinoaustralia.com www.latinoaustralia.com
BRAZIL SÃO PAULO Melbourne Assessoria em Idiomas (55 11) 3254 7544 study@melbourne.com.br www.melbourne.com.br
BRUNEI BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN HRD Services (673) 223 2811 hrd_1@brunet.bn
BRUNEI GADONG B LAU Education Services (673) 245 1038 blau@brunet.bn
CAMBODIA PHNOM PENH IDP Education Pty Ltd (855 23) 212 113 (855 23) 215 227 info.phnompenh@idp.com www.cambodia.idp.com
CANADA Austra Learn, Canada 1 800 980 0033
(Toll Free in Canada)
CANADA@australearn.org www.australearn.org
(613) 267 4004 info@oztrekk.com www.oztrekk.com
CANADA PERTH OzTREKK Educational Services 1 866 698 7355
(Toll Free in Canada )
CHILE SANTIAGO Kangaroo Education (56 2) 203 4154 info@kangarootours.cl www.kangarootours.cl
CHILE SANTIAGO Latino Australia Education (56 2) 228 4843 santiago@latinoaustralia.com www.latinoaustralia.com
CHILE CONCEPCIÓN Latino Australia Education (56 41) 221 7051 concepcion@latinoaustralia.com www.latinoaustralia.com
CHINA SHANGHAI A & A International Education, Head Office (86 21) 6327 8066 marketing@aa-intl.com www.aa-intl.com
CHINA SHANGHAI A & A International Education, Shanghai Counselling Office (86 21) 6248 6459 (86 21) 6248 0589 marketing@aa-intl.com www.aa-intl.com
CHINA BEIJING ACIC Beijing (86 10) 5869 8155 info@acic.com.au www.acic.com.au
CHINA SHANGHAI ACIC Shanghai (86 21) 5306 3700 info@acic.com.au www.acic.com.au
CHINA WUHAN CITY ACIC Wuhan (86 27) 8571 2915 info@acic.com.au www.acic.com.au
CHINA BEIJING Aoji Enrolment Centre of International Education Ltd (86 10) 5169 7800 marketingintl@globeedu.com www.globeedu.com
CHINA CHANGSHA Aoji Enrolment Centre of International Education Ltd (86 731) 224 1260 marketingintl@globeedu.com www.globeedu.com
CHINA DALIAN Aoji Enrolment Centre of International Education Ltd (86 411) 3986 5666 marketingintl@globeedu.com www.globeedu.com
CHINA NANJING Aoji Enrolment Centre of International Education Ltd (86 25) 5186 0034 marketingintl@globeedu.com www.globaledu.com
CHINA GUANGZHOU Aoji Enrolment Centre of International Education Ltd (86 20) 2203 1766 marketingintl@globeedu.com www.globeedu.com
CHINA QINGDAO Aoji Enrolment Centre of International Education Ltd (86 832) 8591 7700 marketingintl@globeedu.com www.globeedu.com
CHINA SHANGHAI Aoji Enrolment Centre of International Education Ltd (86 21) 5228 1636 marketingintl@globeedu.com www.globeedu.com
CHINA SHENZHEN Aoji Enrolment Centre of International Education Ltd (86 755) 2398 2287 marketingintl@globeedu.com www.globeedu.com
CHINA XIAMEN Aoji Enrolment Centre of International Education Ltd (86 592) 531 9011 marketingintl@globeedu.com www.globeedu.com
CHINA BEIJING Beijing JJL Overseas Education Consulting and Service Co. Ltd. (86 10) 6568 5656 serviceau@overseas-edu.com (for admission)
marketingau@jjl.cn (for marketing)
www.jjl.cn
CHINA JINAN Beijing JJL Overseas Education Consulting and Service (86 531) 8185 1155 serviceau@overseas-edu.com www.jjl.cn
CHINA DALIAN Beijing JJL Overseas Education Consulting and Service (86 411) 3986 5959 serviceau@overseas-edu.com www.jjl.cn
CHINA QINGDAO Beijing JJL Overseas Education Consulting and Service (86 532) 8666 7776 serviceau@overseas-edu.com www.jjl.cn
CHINA SHENYANG Beijing JJL Overseas Education Consulting and Service (86 24) 2281 2866 serviceau@overseas-edu.com www.jjl.cn
CHINA SHIJIAZHUANG Beijing JJL Overseas Education Consulting and Service (86 311) 8536 8866 serviceau@overseas-edu.com www.jjl.cn
CHINA TIANJIN Beijing JJL Overseas Education Consulting and Service (86 22) 2326 3399 serviceau@overseas-edu.com www.jjl.cn
CHINA ZHENGZHOU CITY Beijing JJL Overseas Education Consulting and Service (86 371) 6022 8686 serviceau@overseas-edu.com www.jjl.cn
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CHINA HARBIN D & LT Consultants 86 451 8230 7080 86 451 8230 7103 info@edubridge.com.cn www.edubridge.com.cn
CHINA BEIJING D & LT Consultants 86 10 8521 9000 86 10 8521 9899 beijing@edubridge.com.cn www.edubridge.com.cn
CHINA BEIJING EduGlobal China (86 10) 6708 0808 (86 10) 6708 2541 tessa.mao@eduglobal.com www.eduglobal.com
CHINA SHANGHAI EduGlobal China (86 21) 6267 1133 (86 21) 5234 1282 Shirley.pan@eduglobal.com www.shanghai.eduglobal.com
CHINA GUANGZHOU EduGlobal China (86 20) 8831 2983 (86 20) 8831 2983 william.xie@eduglobal.com www.guangzhou.eduglobal.com
CHINA NANJING EduGlobal China (86 25) 8470 5170 (86 25) 8470 5172 nanjing@eduglobal.com www.nanjing.eduglobal.com
CHINA TIANJIN EduGlobal China (86 22) 8386 5545 (86 22) 2326 4613 tianjin@eduglobal.com www.tianjin.eduglobal.com
CHINA CHONGQING EduGlobal China (86 23) 8659 6162 (86 23) 8659 6163 chongqing@eduglobal.com www.chongqing.eduglobal.com
CHINA GUANGZHOU EIC Group Ltd. Headquarters (86 20) 2833 9966 australia@eic.org.cn www.eic.org.cn
CHINA GUANGZHOU EIC Group Ltd. GITIC Office (86 20) 8331 1996 au.gitic@eic.org.cn www.eic.org.cn
CHINA SHENZHEN EIC Group Ltd. Shenzhen Office (86 755) 8336 3391 au.shenzhen@eic.org.cn www.eic.org.cn
CHINA JINAN EIC Group Ltd. Jinan Office (86 531) 8296 0666 au.jinan@eic.org.cn www.eic.org.cn
CHINA WUHAN EIC Group Ltd. Wuhan Office (86 27) 8280 6941 (86 27) 8277 4425 wuhan@eic.org.cn www.eic.org.cn
CHINA BEIJING EIC Group Ltd. Beijing Office (86 10) 5878 1616 (86 10) 5869 6611 au.beijing@eic.org.cn www.eic.org.cn
CHINA SHANGHAI EIC Group Ltd. Shanghai Office (86 21) 6137 0611 au.shanghai@eic.org.cn www.eic.org.cn
CHINA CHANGSHA EIC Group Ltd. Changsha Office (86 731) 448 8495 (86 731) 448 3835 au.changsha@eic.org.cn www.eic.org.cn
CHINA NANJING EIC Group Ltd. Nanjing Office (86 25) 8699 3388 au.nanjing@eic.org.cn www.eic.org.cn
CHINA XIAMEN EIC Group Ltd. Xiamen Office (86 592) 812 6799 xiamen@eic.org.cn www.eic.org.cn
CHINA QINGDAO EIC Group Ltd. Qingdao Office (86 532) 6677 6088 qingdao@eic.org.cn www.eic.org.cn
CHINA CHENGDU IDP Education Pty Ltd (86 28) 8614 6899 (86 28) 8614 3551 info.chengdu@idp.com www.china.idp.com
CHINA BEIJING IDP Education Pty Ltd (86 10) 8515 0798 info.beijing@idp.com www.china.idp.com
CHINA GUANGZHOU IDP Education Pty Ltd (86 20) 3893 2797 info.guangzhou@idp.com www.china.idp.com
CHINA SHANGHAI IDP Education Pty Ltd (86 21) 6279 7008 info.shanghai@idp.com www.china.idp.com
CHINA TIANJIN IDP Education Pty Ltd (86 22) 2711 2831 (86 22) 2711 2832 info.tianjin@idp.com www.china.idp.com
CHINA ZHENGZHOU IDP Education Pty Ltd (86 37 1) 6661 9999 (86 37 1) 6335 5999 info.zhengzhou@idp.com www.china.idp.com
CHINA SHANGHAI Shanghai CIIC International Education Consulting (86 21) 6486 8282 info@shciic.com www.shciic.com
CHINA SHANGHAI Shanghai Tongji Study Abroad Agency (STSAA) (86 21) 6288 5850 (86 21) 3229 0099 beiqiang@yahoo.com www.stsaa.com
COLOMBIA BOGOTÁ AES International Education (57 1) 317 2836 (57 1) 317 2896 info@aescolombia.org www.aescolombia.org
COLOMBIA MEDELLIN AES International Education (57 4) 334 6418 (57 300) 453 5280 info_medellin@aescolombia.org www.aescolombia.org
COLOMBIA CALI Latino Australia Education (57 2) 551 3167 educacion@latinoaustralia.com www.latinoaustralia.com
COLOMBIA BOGOTÁ Latino Australia Education (57 1) 640 1537 (57 1) 640 2587 bogota@latinoaustralia.com www.latinoaustralia.com
COLOMBIA MEDELLÍN Latino Australia Education (57 4) 266 1981 (57 4) 266 2426 medellin@latinoaustralia.com www.latinoaustralia.com
COLOMBIA BUCARAMANGA Latino Australia Education (57 7) 643 2217 bucaramanga@latinoaustralia.com www.latinoaustralia.com
COLOMBIA BOGOTÁ OZI International (571) 637 5227 (571) 629 7187 info@estudieenaustralia.com www.estudieenaustralia.com
COLOMBIA CALI OZI International (572) 330 4965 (572) 339 9384 infocali@estudieenaustralia.com www.estudieenaustralia.com
COLOMBIA MEDELLIN OZI International (574) 312 4591 infomedellin@estudieenaustralia.com www.estudieenaustralia.com
ECUADOR GUAYAQUIL Latino Australia Education (59 3) 4229 2379 (59 3) 4229 2393 guayaquil@latinoaustralia.com www.latinoaustralia.com
FRANCE PARIS Australie Mag (33 1) 40 46 84 76 education@australiemag.com www.australiemag.com
FRANCE VERSAILLES IDP Education Pty Ltd (33 1) 39 02 50 50 info.paris@idp.com www.france.idp.com
FRANCE LYON IDP Education Pty Ltd (33 4) 37 37 80 00 info.lyon@idp.com www.france.idp.com
GERMANY STUTTGART GOstralia! (49 711) 284 8886 info@gostralia.de www.gostralia.de
GERMANY DORTMUND GOstralia! (49 23) 1586 2482 meinert@gostralia.de www.gostralia.de
GERMANY HAMBURG GOstralia! (49 71) 1284 8886 krug-von-vacano@gostralia.de www.gostralia.de
GERMANY CHEMNITZ GOstralia! (49 176) 2130 0323 mobile altmann@gostralia.de www.gostralia.de
GERMANY ESSEN IDP Education Pty Ltd./Institut Ranke-Heinemann (49 201) 25 2552 info@essen@idp.com www.ranke-heinemann.de/australien/

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GERMANY BERLIN IDP Education Pty Ltd./Institut Ranke-Heinemann (49 302) 0962 9593 info.berlin@idp.com www.ranke-heinemann.de/australien/
GERMANY MUNICH IDP Education Pty Ltd./Institut Ranke-Heinemann (49 89) 2180 5731 muenchen@ranke-heinemann.de www.ranke-heinemann.de/australien/
HONG KONG KOWLOON Academic and Continuing Education Ltd (852) 2311 2689 info@ace-hk.org www.ace-hk.org
HONG KONG WAN CHAI Australian Education Consultancy (852) 2598 6166 enquiry@aecl.com.hk www.aecl.com.hk
HONG KONG KOWLOON Hong Kong Overseas Studies Centre (852) 2730 2068 education@hkosc.com.hk www.hkosc.hkst.com
HONG KONG WAN CHAI IDP Education Pty Ltd (852) 2827 6362 info.hongkong@idp.com www.hongkong.idp.com
INDIA KOLKATA Global Reach (91 33) 2283 5537 (91 33) 3053 2020 global.reach@vsnl.com www.globalreach.in
INDIA AHMEDABAD Global Reach (91 79) 6545 6595 (91 79) 6521 6595 ahmedabad@globalreachonline.com www.globalreach.in
INDIA PATNA Global Reach (91 612) 230 1536 (91 612) 230 1758 patna@globalreachonline.com www.globalreach.in
INDIA BHUBANESWAR Global Reach (91 67) 4329 5477 (91 67) 4254 3797 bbsr@globalreachonline.com www.globalreach.in
INDIA KOLKATA Global Reach (91 33) 2358 4093 (91 33) 4006 3166 slk@globalreachonline.com www.globalreach.in
INDIA GUWAHATI Global Reach (91 361) 273 4677 (91 361) 213 4627 guwahati@globalreachonline.com www.globalreach.in
INDIA HYDERABAD Global Reach (91 40) 6662 7755 (91 40) 6662 8822 hyd@globalreachonline.com www.globalreach.in
INDIA JAIPUR Global Reach (91 141) 237 8982 (91 141) 237 8991 jaipur@globalreach.in www.globalreach.in
INDIA DIMAPUR Global Reach (91 38) 6223 2426 (91 38) 6222 4508 dimapur@globalreachonline.com www.globalreach.in
INDIA NEW DELHI Global Reach (91 11) 2618 6415 (91 11) 2618 6416 delhi@globalreachonline.com www.globalreach.in
INDIA RAIPUR Global Reach (91 771) 404 4610 raipur@globalreachonline.com www.globalreach.in
INDIA CHANDIGARH Global Reach (91 172) 394 0940 chandigarh@globalreachonline.com www.globalreach.in
INDIA BARODA Global Reach (91 26) 5664 3444 (91 26) 5664 1555 baroda@globalreachonline.com www.globalreach.in
INDIA CHENNAI Global Reach (91 44) 2822 5581 (91 44) 2822 6317 chennai@globalreachonline.com www.globalreach.in
INDIA KOCHI IDP Education Pty Ltd (91 48) 4405 1101 (91 48) 4405 1103 info.kochi@idp.com www.india.idp.com
INDIA AMRITSAR IDP Education Pty Ltd (91 18) 3506 3041 (91 18) 3506 3044 info.amritsar@idp.com www.india.idp.com
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INDIA NEW DELHI IDP Education Pty Ltd (91 11) 2621 3504 (91 11) 2646 7535 info.newdelhi@idp.com www.india.idp.com
INDIA PUNE IDP Education Pty Ltd (91 20) 2566 6138 (91 20) 2566 6139 info.pune@idp.com www.india.idp.com
INDIA VADODARA IDP Education Pty Ltd (91 26) 5232 4606 (91 26) 5232 4607 info.vadodra@idp.com www.india.idp.com
INDIA NEW DELHI Kaaiser International Education (91 11) 4135 4778 info@kaaiser.com www.kaaiser.com
INDIA MUMBAI Kaaiser International Education (91 22) 2660 3733 (91 22) 6702 3282 info@kaaiser.com www.kaaiser.com
INDIA PUNE Kaaiser International Education (91 20) 3290 0356 (91 20) 6602 5724 info@kaaiser.com www.kaaiser.com
INDIA BHOPAL Kaaiser International Education (91 75) 5523 6394 info@kaaiser.com www.kaaiser.com
INDIA JAIPUR Kaaiser International Education (91 141) 261 2633 (91 141) 260 1675 info@kaaiser.com www.kaaiser.com
INDIA VADODRA Kaaiser International Education (91 26) 5277 2515 (91 26) 5277 2811 info@kaaiser.com www.kaaiser.com
INDIA VALLABH VIDYANAGAR Kaaiser International Education (91 26) 9222 9602 (91 26) 9222 9604 info@kaaiser.com www.kaaiser.com
INDIA AGRA Kaaiser International Education (91 562) 242 0227 info@kaaiser.com www.kaaiser.com
INDIA AHMEDABAD Sonya International Education Centre (SIEC) (91 79) 6525 9594 (91 79) 3007 6010 ahmedabad@siecindia.com www.siecindia.com
INDIA AMRITSAR Sonya International Education Centre (SIEC) (91 183) 654 7511 (91 183) 654 7512 amritsar@siecindia.com www.siecindia.com
INDIA BANGALORE Sonya International Education Centre (SIEC) (91 80) 4123 6995 bangalore@siecindia.com www.siecindia.com
INDIA CHANDIGARH Sonya International Education Centre (SIEC) (91 172) 464 2382 (91 172) 325 7382 chandigarh@siecindia.com www.siecindia.com
INDIA HYDERABAD Sonya International Education Centre (SIEC) (91 40) 6631 8358 (91 40) 2753 8895 hyd@siecindia.com www.siecindia.com
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Country City/Suburb Organisation/Contact Name Telephone 1 Telephone 2 Email Web Address
INDIA LUDHIANA Sonya International Education Centre (SIEC) (91 161) 501 9588 (91 161) 501 9580 ldh@siecindia.com www.siecindia.com
INDIA MUMBAI Sonya International Education Centre (SIEC) (91 22) 2673 3212 (91 22) 2673 3209 mumbai@siecindia.com www.siecindia.com
INDIA NEW DELHI Sonya International Education Centre (SIEC), Head Office (91 11) 2557 2009 (91 11) 2557 2010 contactus@siecindia.com www.siecindia.com
INDIA NEW DELHI Sonya International Education Centre (SIEC) (91 11) 2618 6580 (91 11) 2618 6581 southdelhi@siecindia.com www.siecindia.com
INDIA PUNE Sonya International Education Centre (SIEC) (91 20) 6603 1022 (91 20) 2553 5104 pune@siecindia.com www.siecindia.com
INDIA VISAKHAPATNAM Sonya International Education Centre (SIEC) (91 891) 664 9292 (91 891) 664 9913 vizag@siecindia.com www.siecindia.com
INDIA JALANDHAR Sonya International Education Centre (SIEC) (91 181) 463 8143 (91 181) 463 5143 jalandhar@siecindia.com www.siecindia.com
INDIA GREATER NOIDA Sonya International Education Centre (SIEC) (91 120) 421 6133 noida@siecindia.com www.siecindia.com
INDIA KOLHAPUR Sonya International Education Centre (SIEC) (91 231) 265 4326 kolhapur@siecindia.com www.siecindia.com
INDIA MEHSANA Sonya International Education Centre (SIEC) (91 27) 6222 2678 ahmedabad@siecindia.com www.siecindia.com
INDIA NADIAD Sonya International Education Centre (SIEC) (91 268) 256 0622 ahmedabad@siecindia.com www.siecindia.com
INDIA PATIALA Sonya International Education Centre (SIEC) (91 175) 501 7000 (91 175) 501 7001 patiala@siecindia.com www.siecindia.com
INDIA SURAT Sonya International Education Centre (SIEC) (91 261) 323 5484 (91 261) 225 4824 surat@siecindia.com www.siecindia.com
INDIA SIRSA Sonya International Education Centre (SIEC) (91 989) 625 9147 contactsirsa@siecindia.com www.siecindia.com
INDIA NEW DELHI The Chopras, Head Office (91 11) 2641 4164 (91 11) 4160 8466 theteam@thechopras.com www.chopraconsultants.com
INDIA NEW DELHI The Chopras (91 11) 2875 9640 (91 11) 2875 9641 theteam@thechopras.com www.chopraconsultants.com
INDIA GURGOAN The Chopras (95 124) 408 0080 (95 124) 408 0084 gurgaon@thechopras.com www.chopraconsultants.com
INDIA BANGALORE The Chopras (91 80) 2532 5446 (91 80) 4113 3153 bangalore@thechopras.com www.chopraconsultants.com
INDIA HYDERABAD The Chopras (91 40) 6649 6551 (91 40) 6649 1000 hyderabad@thechopras.com www.chopraconsultants.com
INDIA KOLKATA The Chopras (91 33) 2282 0897 (91 33) 2282 1554 kolkata@thechopras.com www.chopraconsultants.com
INDIA CHENNAI The Chopras (91 44) 4214 8123 (91 44) 4214 8130 chennai@thechopras.com www.chopraconsultants.com
INDIA CHANDIGARH The Chopras (91 172) 507 6494 (91 172) 506 2662 chandigarh@thechopras.com www.chopraconsultants.com
INDIA PUNE The Chopras (91 20) 6400 6534 (91 20) 6400 6538 pune@thechopras.com www.chopraconsultants.com
INDIA TRIVANDRUM The Chopras (91 0471) 326 3399 (91 0471) 326 2233 theteam@thechopras.com www.chopraconsultants.com
INDIA AHMEDABAD The Chopras (91 79) 4003 2126 (91 79) 4003 2127 ahmedabad@thechopras.com www.chopraconsultants.com
INDIA COCHIN The Chopras (91 484) 238 5230 (91 484) 238 5231 cochin@thechopras.com www.chopraconsultants.com
INDIA COIMBATORE The Chopras (91 422) 450 4313 (91 422) 450 4315 theteam@thechopras.com www.chopraconsultants.com
INDONESIA SURABAYA ALFALINK (62 31) 593 4299 info@alfalink.net www.alfalink.net
INDONESIA JAKARTA ALFALINK (62 21) 522 7812 info@alfalink.net www.alfalink.net
INDONESIA SURABAYA ALFALINK, Head Office (62 31) 566 1188 info@alfalink.net www.alfalink.net
INDONESIA MALANG ALFALINK (62 341) 336 228 info@alfalink.net www.alfalink.net
INDONESIA SEMARANG ALFALINK (62 24) 356 7889 info@alfalink.net www.alfalink.net
INDONESIA MAKASSAR ALFALINK (62 411) 831 1992 info@alfalink.net www.alfalink.net
INDONESIA JAKARTA Edlink+ConneX International Education Consultancy Group (62 21) 252 4568 (62 811) 928 434 mobile info@edlink.or.id www.edlinkeducation.com
INDONESIA CIREBON Edlink+ConneX International Education Consultancy Group (62 231) 203 333 (62 811) 241 688 mobile cirebon@edlink.or.id www.edlinkeducation.com
INDONESIA PADANG Edlink+ConneX International Education Consultancy Group (62) 812 661 2730 (62 751) 7883 5003 mobile padang@edlink.or.id www.edlinkeducation.com
INDONESIA SEMARANG Edlink+ConneX International Education Consultancy Group (62 24) 7018 1005 (62 812) 2520 1777 mobile semarang@edlink.or.id www.edlinkeducation.com
INDONESIA JAMBI Edlink+ConneX International Education Consultancy Group (62 741) 755 4706 (62) 852 6658 9854 mobile jambi@edlink.or.id www.edlinkeducation.com
INDONESIA BALI Edlink+ConneX International Education Consultancy Group (62 361) 412 981 (62) 812 381 3994 denpasar@edlink.or.id www.edlinkeducation.com
INDONESIA YOGYAKARTA Edlink+ConneX International Education Consultancy Group (62 274) 681 2408 (62) 818 285 533 mobile yogyakarta@edlink.or.id www.edlinkeducation.com
INDONESIA SURABAYA Edlink+ConneX International Education Consultancy Group (62 31) 567 8619 (62 31) 568 0045 surabaya@edlink.or.id www.edlinkeducation.com
INDONESIA BOGOR Edlink+ConneX International Education Consultancy Group (62 251) 839 0211 (62 251) 839 0212 bogor@edlink.or.id www.edlinkeducation.com
INDONESIA BANDUNG Edlink+ConneX International Education Consultancy Group (62 22) 8606 2212 (62) 811 222 5008 mobile bandung@edlink.or.id www.edlinkeducation.com
INDONESIA PEKANBARU Edlink+ConneX International Education Consultancy Group (62 761) 32227 (62 761) 32348 riau@edlink.or.id www.edlinkeducation.com
INDONESIA SURABAYA Edlink+ConneX International Education Consultancy Group (62 31) 738 2068 (62) 811 341 5638 mobile surabayawest@edlink.or.id www.edlinkeducation.com

Country City/Suburb Organisation/Contact Name Telephone 1 Telephone 2 Email Web Address
INDONESIA PALEMBANG Edlink+ConneX International Education Consultancy Group (62 711) 365 025 (62 711) 707 8135 palembang@edlink.or.id www.edlinkeducation.com
INDONESIA SOLO Edlink+ConneX International Education Consultancy Group (62 271) 702 5074 (62) 816 671 119 mobile solo@edlink.or.id www.edlinkeducation.com
INDONESIA SURABAYA - SOUTH Edlink+ConneX International Education Consultancy Group (62 31) 841 8278 (62 31) 7188 4547 surabayasouth@edlink.or.id www.edlinkeducation.com
INDONESIA MALANG Edlink+ConneX International Education Consultancy Group (62 341) 325 171 (62) 819 3185 3193 mobile malang@edlink.or.id www.edlinkeducation.com
INDONESIA PONTIANAK Edlink+ConneX International Education Consultancy Group (62 561) 738 239 (62) 812 5622 8778 mobile pontianak@edlink.or.id www.edlinkeducation.com
INDONESIA BANDUNG IDP Education Pty Ltd (62 22) 421 1636 (62 22) 426 1054 info.bandung@idp.com www.indonesia.idp.com
INDONESIA JAKARTA IDP Education Pty Ltd (62 21) 252 3291 info.jakarta@idp.com www.indonesia.idp.com
INDONESIA MEDAN IDP Education Pty Ltd (62 61) 415 7810 (62 61) 455 4504 info.medan@idp.com www.indonesia.idp.com
INDONESIA SEMARANG IDP Education Pty Ltd (62 24) 831 7961 info.semarang@idp.com www.indonesia.idp.com
INDONESIA MAKASSAR IDP Education Pty Ltd (62 411) 835 166 lili.kusuma@idp.com www.indonesia.idp.com
INDONESIA SOUTH JAKARTA IDP Education Pty Ltd (62 21) 750 3552 (62 21) 750 2660 info.southjakarta@idp.com www.indonesia.idp.com
INDONESIA SURABAYA IDP Education Pty Ltd (62 31) 546 6946 (62 31) 546 1280 info.surabaya@idp.com www.indonesia.idp.com
INDONESIA DENPASAR IDP Education Pty Ltd (62 361) 225 243 info.bali@idp.com www.indonesia.idp.com
INDONESIA MALANG IDP Education Pty Ltd. (62 341) 568 133 (62 341) 571 782 loekito.soehono@idp.com www.indonesia.idp.com
INDONESIA BALIKPAPAN IDP Education Pty Ltd. (62 542) 878 585 lili.kusuma@idp.com www.indonesia.idp.com
INDONESIA SOLO IDP Education Pty Ltd. (62 271) 634 746 greg.setiawan@idp.com www.indonesia.idp.com
INDONESIA JAKARTA The University of Melbourne Office (62 21) 520 0407 (62 21) 527 9414 denok.s@unimelb.edu.au www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/int/
IRAN TEHRAN International Group for Education Consultancy (98 21) 8888 6556 (98 21) 8888 6557 iran@igec.com.au www.igec.com.au
IRAN IRAN Australian Agency for Education and Training Kylie@aaet.com.au
ISRAEL RAMAT EFAL Campus Studies (972 3) 535 4449 info@campus-studies.co.il www.campus-studies.co.il
JAPAN TOKYO ICC (International Cross-cultural Committee)-Tokyo (81 3) 5421 3880 info@iccworld.co.jp www.iccworld.co.jp
JAPAN YOKOHAMA ICC (International Cross-cultural Committee) -Yokohama (81 45) 640 6111 info@tvk.co.jp www.iccworld.co.jp
JAPAN NAGOYA ICC (International Cross-cultural Committee)-Nagoya (81 52) 971 3585 info@iccworld.co.jp www.iccworld.co.jp
JAPAN OSAKA ICC (International Cross-cultural Committee)-Osaka (81 6) 6577 1306 info@iccworld.co.jp www.iccworld.co.jp
JAPAN KYOTO ICC (International Cross-cultural Committee)-Kyoto (81 75) 441 4161 icc@kbs-c.co.jp www.iccworld.co.jp
JAPAN FUKUOKA ICC (International Cross-cultural Committee)-Fukuoka (81 92) 712 3916 icc@nnpryoko.co.jp www.iccworld.co.jp
JAPAN TOKYO JASA (JA Study Abroad Center) (81 3) 5321 6671 info@jasac.com www.jasac.com
JAPAN TOKYO Melbourne Education Centre (81 3) 5775 2557 info@mec-ryugaku.jp www.mec-ryugaku.jp
JORDAN AMMAN International Group for Education Consultancy (962 6) 565 3115 jordon@igec.com.au www.igec.com.au
KENYA NAIROBI Charles Kendall Kenya (Education Services) (254 20) 444 9586 (254 20) 444 3646 ckkeducation@charleskendall.com www.ckeducation.com
KOREA, SOUTH BUSAN IDP Education Pty Ltd (Busan) (82 51) 625 5171 info.busan@idp.com www.ielts114.com
KOREA, SOUTH SEOUL IDP Education Pty Ltd (Jongno) (82 2) 739 7246 info.seoul@idp.com www.idp.co.kr
KOREA, SOUTH SEOUL IDP Education Pty Ltd (Gangnam) (82 2) 533 7246 info.gangnam@idp.com www.idp.co.kr
KOREA, SOUTH SEOUL KOKOS International (82 2) 3210 1178 seoul@ikokos.com www.ikokos.com
KOREA, SOUTH SEOUL KOKOS International (Gangnam) (82 2) 593 1178 gangnam@ikokos.com www.ikokos.com
KOREA, SOUTH BUSAN KOKOS International (Busan) (82 51) 816 1178 busan@ikokos.com www.ikokos.com
KOREA, SOUTH SEOUL BADA Education (82 2)34773305 seoul@badaedu.com www.badaedu.com
KOREA, SOUTH BUSAN BADA Education (82 5)18062206 Busan@badaedu.com www.badaedu.com
KUWAIT SALMIYA IDP Education Pty Ltd (96 5) 574 3843 info.kuwait@idp.com www.kuwait.idp.com
LEBANON ZGHARTA Australian Agency for Education and Training (96 1) 151 0780 aaet.lebanon@gmail.com www.aaet.com.au
MALAYSIA KOTA KINABALU AC Services Enterprise (60 88) 230 779 (60 88) 230 780 anthony@acs-enterprise.com www.acs-enterprise.com
MALAYSIA KOTA KINABALU IDP Education Pty Ltd (60 88) 242 336 info.kotakinabalu@idp.com www.malaysia.idp.com
MALAYSIA JOHOR BAHRU IDP Education Pty Ltd (60 7) 333 0668 info.johorbahru@idp.com www.malaysia.idp.com
MALAYSIA KUALA LUMPUR IDP Education Pty Ltd (60 3) 2162 3755 info.kualalumpur@idp.com www.malaysia.idp.com
MALAYSIA PENANG IDP Education Pty Ltd (60 4) 226 1811 info.penang@idp.com www.malaysia.idp.com
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MALAYSIA SUBANG JAYA IDP Education Pty Ltd (60 3) 5636 5548 info.subangjaya@idp.com www.malaysia.idp.com
MALAYSIA KUCHING IDP Education Pty Ltd (60 82) 233 645 info.kuching@idp.com www.malaysia.idp.com
MALAYSIA KOTA KINABALU IEC (International Education Consultancy) (60 88) 212 939 (60 88) 222 939 iec@iec.com.my www.iec.com.my
MALAYSIA SUBANG JAYA JM Education Counselling Centre (60 3) 5633 4732 (60 3) 5633 3765 inquirydata@jmecc.com.my www.jmecc.com.my
MALAYSIA PENANG JM Education Counselling Centre (60 4) 228 8376 jmpenang@jmecc.com.my www.jmecc.com.my
MALAYSIA IPOH JM Education Counselling Centre (60 5) 210 0342 jmipoh@jmecc.com.my www.jmecc.com.my
MALAYSIA KOTA KINABALU JM Education Counselling Centre (60 88) 261 228 jmsabah@jmecc.com.my www.jmecc.com.my
MALAYSIA KUCHING Marketing Management Services (60 82) 246 795 market@mms.com.my www.mms.com.my
MALAYSIA SIBU Marketing Management Services (60 84) 324 178 cslteo@yahoo.com www.mms.com.my
MALAYSIA KOTA KINABALU Marketing Management Services (60 88) 252 044 ivy@mms.com.my www.mms.com.my
MAURITIUS PORT LOUIS IDP Education Pty Ltd (230) 210 1971 info.mauritius@idp.com www.mauritius.idp.com
MEXICO MEXICO CITY ANZ Education (Australia New Zealand Education S.C.) (52 55) 5545 3131 (52 55) 5545 9555 info@anzeducation.com.mx www.anzeducation.com.mx
MEXICO MONTERREY Latino Australia Education (52 81) 8387 8201 monterrey@latinoaustralia.com www.latinoaustralia.com
MEXICO MEXICO CITY Latino Australia Education (52 55) 5250 0179 (52 55) 5250 5170 mexicocity@latinoaustralia.com www.latinoaustralia.com
MEXICO GUADALAJARA Latino Australia Education (52 33) 3629 3097 (52 33) 3560 8706 guadalajara@latinoaustralia.com www.latinoaustralia.com
MEXICO PUEBLA Latino Australia Education (52 222) 887 2681 puebla@latinoaustralia.com www.latinoaustralia.com
NEPAL KATHMANDU Global Reach (97 71) 443 9968 (97 71) 444 4081 ktm@globalreachonline.com www.globalreach.net.au
NEPAL KATHMANDU IDP Education Pty Ltd (97 71) 444 3341 (97 71) 444 3342 info.kathmandu@idp.com www.idp.com
NETHERLANDS ‘S-HERTOGENBOSCH IDP Education Pty Ltd (31 73) 627 3600 info.utrecht@idp.com www.netherlands.idp.com
NEW CALEDONIA NOUMEA IDP Education Pty Ltd (687) 280 132 info.noumea@idp.com www.newcaledonia.idp.com
NORWAY OSLO Bjorknes World Wide Education (47) 2323 3820 www@bjorknes.no www.bjorknes.no
OMAN MUSCAT Australian Agency for Education and Training (968 ) 2457 1210 aaetoman@omantel.net.om www.aaet.com.au
OMAN MUSCAT IDP Education Pty Ltd (968) 2469 6452 (968) 2469 6453 info.oman@idp.com www.oman.idp.com
PAKISTAN ISLAMABAD AEO (Australian Education Office) (92 51) 265 4157 (92 51) 265 4327 isb@aeo.com.pk www.aeo.com.pk
PAKISTAN KARACHI AEO (Australian Education Office) (92 21) 587 9645 (92 21) 587 9646 khi@aeo.com.pk www.aeo.com.pk
PAKISTAN LAHORE AEO (Australian Education Office) (92 42) 627 8936 (92 42) 628 6220 lhr@aeo.com.pk www.aeo.com.pk
PAKISTAN LAHORE Auspak International (92 42) 583 9326 (92 42) 583 9143 info@auspakaustralia.com www.auspakaustralia.com
PAKISTAN KARACHI Auspak International (92 21) 537 8440 (92 21) 583 3166 karachi@auspak.edu.pk www.auspak.edu.pk
PAKISTAN QUETTA Auspak International (92 81) 266 6180 (92 81) 266 6181 quetta@auspak.edu.pk www.auspak.edu.pk
PAKISTAN ISLAMABAD Auspak International (92 51) 228 4128 islamabad@auspak.edu.pk www.auspak.edu.pk
PAKISTAN SIALKOT Auspak International (92 52) 458 7575 sialkot@auspak.edu.pk www.auspak.edu.pk
PAKISTAN MULTAN Auspak International (92 61) 622 1353 (92 61) 400 6695 multan@auspak.edu.pk www.auspak.edu.pk
PAKISTAN FAISALABAD Auspak International (92 41) 873 3153 (92 41) 855 5611 faisalabad@auspak.edu.pk www.auspak.edu.pk
PAKISTAN PESHAWAR Auspak International (92 91) 527 9816 peshawar@auspak.edu.pk www.auspak.edu.pk
PAKISTAN KARACHI RMT Enterprise (92 21) 241 3693 (92 21) 242 3453 rmt@cyber.net.pk www.rmt.edu.pk
PAKISTAN LAHORE RMT Enterprise (92 42) 575 7630 (92 42) 575 7640 rmt@cyber.net.pk www.rmt.edu.pk
PAKISTAN ISLAMABAD RMT Enterprise (051) 287 4183 rmt@cyber.net.pk www.rmt.edu.pk
PAKISTAN MULTAN RMT Enterprise (92 61) 478 4595 rmt@cyber.net.pk www.rmt.edu.pk
PERU LIMA Latino Australia Education (51 1) 372 6883 lima@latinoaustralia.com www.latinoaustralia.com
PERU AREQUIPA Latino Australia Education (51 54) 274 441 (51 54) 986 2040 arequipa@latinoaustralia.com www.latinoaustralia.com
PERU TRUJILLO Latino Australia Education (51 44) 227 431 (51) 44 9256 464 mobile trujillo@latinoaustralia.com www.latinoaustralia.com
PHILIPPINES METRO MANILA IDP Education Pty Ltd (63 2) 816 0755 amber.favis@idp.com www.philippines.idp.com
QATAR DOHA IDP Education Pty Ltd (974) 458 1745 (974) 458 1746 globaldoha@gatar.net.ga www.qatar.idp.com
RUSSIA MOSCOW Global-Link (7 495) 968 8380 (7 495) 125 0605 info@global-class.org www.global-class.org
SAUDI ARABIA RIYADH AES - KSA (966 1) 453 8983 (966 5) 0960 9865 aaet.ksa@gmail.com

Country City/Suburb Organisation/Contact Name Telephone 1 Telephone 2 Email Web Address
SAUDI ARABIA RIYADH Australian Agency for Education and Training (966 1) 210 6995 aaet_riyadh@hotmail.com www.aaet.com.au
SAUDI ARABIA JEDDAH IDP Education Pty Ltd (966 2) 614 3294 (966 2) 614 3295 info.jeddah@idp.com www.saudiarabia.idp.com
SAUDI ARABIA RIYADH IDP Education Pty Ltd (966 1) 472 0276 (966 1) 472 0492 info.riyadh@idp.com www.saudiarabia.idp.com
SAUDI ARABIA AL KHOBAR IDP Education Pty Ltd (966 3) 898 3836 (966 3) 898 3837 info.alkhobar@idp.com www.saudiarabia.idp.com
SAUDI ARABIA JEDDAH International Group for Education Consultancy (966 2) 698 4112 azhar@igec.com.au www.igec.com.au
SAUDI ARABIA RIYADH International Group for Education Consultancy (966 1) 419 9060 (966 1) 419 9061 saudi@igec.com.au www.igec.com.au
SAUDI ARABIA AL KHOBAR International Group for Education Consultancy (966 3) 865 0588 Knober@igec.com.au www.igec.com.au
SINGAPORE SINGAPORE IDP Education Pty Ltd (65) 6736 7025 (65) 6736 7041 info.singapore@idp.com www.singapore.idp.com
SINGAPORE SINGAPORE OAL (Overseas Academic Link) (65) 6224 4775 enquiry@oal.com.sg www.oal.com.sg
SOUTH AFRICA JOHANNESBURG Global Education (27 11) 615 5886 (27 11) 615 5887 liza@global-education.co.za www.globaleducation.co.za
SRI LANKA COLOMBO Edlocate Pty Ltd (94 11) 472 4735 (94 11) 474 0126 marketinge@edlocate.lk www.edlocate.lk
SRI LANKA KANDY Edlocate Pty Ltd (94 81) 222 3988 kandy1@edlocate.lk www.edlocate.lk
SRI LANKA COLOMBO IDP Education Pty Ltd (94 11) 259 1803 (94 11) 259 5005 info.srilanka@idp.com www.srilanka.idp.com
SWEDEN GÖTEBORG CIS (Centre for International Studies) (46 31) 151 090 info@cis.nu www.cis.nu
SWEDEN STOCKHOLM CIS (Centre for International Studies) (46 8) 330 720 info@cis.nu www.cis.nu
SWEDEN MALMÖ CIS (Centre for International Studies) (46 40) 661 6250 info@cis.nu www.cis.nu
TAIWAN TAIPEI Academic Asia Taiwan (886 2) 2777 4188 aat96@ms6.hinet.net www.aat96.com.tw
TAIWAN TAIPEI Frontier Planning International (886 2) 2321 2406 info@fpiedu.com, fpi@ms7.hinet.net www.fpiedu.com/fpiedu/
TAIWAN KAOHSIUNG IDP Education Pty Ltd (886 7) 282 6618 info.kaohsiung@idp.com www.idp.com.tw
TAIWAN TAIPEI IDP Education Pty Ltd (886 2) 2570 1466 info.taipei@idp.com www.idp.com.tw
TAIWAN TAICHUNG IDP Education Pty Ltd (886 4) 2316 2122 info.taichung@idp.com www.idp.com.tw
THAILAND BANGKOK EdNET (66 2) 238 4240 (66 2) 238 4241 info@ednet.co.th www.ednet.co.th
THAILAND HAT YAI IDP Education Pty Ltd (66 74) 459 321 chanon.jantawattana@idp.com www.thailand.idp.com
THAILAND BANGKOK IDP Education Pty Ltd (66 2) 638 3111 info.bangkok@idp.com www.thailand.idp.com
THAILAND KHON KAEN IDP Education Pty Ltd (66 43) 343 826 sasipim.praisri@idp.com www.thailand.idp.com
THAILAND BANGKOK The University of Melbourne Office (66 2) 653 0511 (66 2) 653 0613 gavin.brown@unimelb.edu.au www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/int/
TURKEY ISTANBUL Atlas Private Educational Services (90 212) 249 5310 sinem@atlasedu.com www.atlasedu.com
TURKEY ANKARA Atlas Private Educational Services (90 312) 466 6366 atlas.ankara@atlasedu.com www.atlasedu.com
TURKEY IZMIR Atlas Private Educational Services (90 232) 441 9755 atlas.izmir@atlasedu.com www.atlasedu.com
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES DUBAI Australian Agency for Education and Training (971 4) 343 3427 aaet@emirates.net.ae www.aaet.com.au
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES DUBAI IDP Education Pty Ltd (971 4) 359 3800 (971 4) 359 3900 info.dubai@idp.com www.uae.idp.com
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES ABU DHABI IDP Education Pty Ltd (971 2) 627 2902 (971 2) 627 2903 info.abudhabi@idp.com www.uae.idp.com
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES DUBAI Inner Universe (971 4) 393 9881 (971 4) 393 9882 inner@emirates.net.ae www.university-admission-services.com
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES SHARJAH International Group for Education Consultancy (971 6) 577 4464 uae@igec.com.au www.igec.com.au
UNITED KINGDOM LONDON Study Options (44 20) 7353 7200 info@studyoptions.com www.studyoptions.com
UNITED KINGDOM LONDON Study Overseas (44 20) 7298 2990 London@StudyOverseasGlobal.com www.StudyOverseasGlobal.com
UNITED STATES WESTMINSTER Austra Learn 1 800 980 0033 (303) 446 2214 degrees@australearn.org www.australearn.org
VENEZUELA CARACAS Latino Australia Education (58 212) 239 3960 (58 212) 234 3034 caracas@latinoaustralia.com www.latinoaustralia.com
VIETNAM HO CHI MINH CITY A E & T Company Ltd (84 83) 839 2951 (84 8) 925 5810 ngtthong@hcm.vnn.vn www.aet.com.vn
VIETNAM HANOI IDP Education Pty Ltd (84 43) 943 9739 info.hanoi@idp.com www.vietnam.idp.com
VIETNAM HO CHI MINH CITY IDP Education Pty Ltd (84 83) 910 4205 info.hcmc@idp.edu.au www.vietnam.idp.com
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Application and visas
How to submit an application
Apply Online: https://sis.unimelb.edu.au/
cgi-bin/admissions.pl
International students studying VCE
or Australian Year 12 equivalent or
IB in Australia
All international students
(except those studying VCE or Australian
Year 12 equivalent or IB in Australia)
1
Apply
through VTAC: www.vtac.edu.au
1
You
may find it helpful to approach one of our
overseas representatives for advice and assistance
when submitting your application. Their contact
details are on pages 128–135.
2
Applications
close in September 2009 for
commencement in Semester 1, 2010.
2
Submit
your application online Q at:
https://sis.unimelb.edu.au/cgi-bin/admissions.pl
Q It is possible to submit a paper-based application using the form
included in this prospectus; however, students are encouraged to
submit their application online for a faster response.
3
After
selection in January, the University will send an
offer package directly to successful students.
3
1. Print out the declaration form and sign it.
2. Provide a certified copy of your academic results.
If you are currently studying, you may be required
to submit your final results (when they become
available) before a complete assessment can be
made.
3. Include a payment of the AUD$100 assessment fee.
Please note, your application cannot be processed
if the declaration form or the assessment fee is not
included.
4
Please
ensure that you or a nominated person can
access mail at the address you include in your
VTAC application. To change your correspondence
address after January, please email International
Admissions via: http://unimelb.custhelp.com
4
Send
the signed declaration form, the assessment
fee and a certified copy of your results to
International Admissions at the address below.
5
The
offer package contains a letter of offer and an
acceptance booklet. The acceptance booklet is also
available online: www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.
au/int/iug/iugoffers.html
5
International
Admissions
John Smyth Building
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010, Australia
Note:
Obtaining a visa
For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements
consult one of our overseas representatives listed on pages
128–135 or check the website of the Australian Department of
Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC): www.immi.gov.au
You should expect to receive an outcome within 2 weeks of
receipt of your complete application. Should we require further
information or documentation from you, you will be notified and
your application will be placed on hold until the missing details
are provided.
If your application is successful, you can find information about
accepting your offer at www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/int/
apply/offer.html

Accepting Your Offer and Enrolment
International applicants who receive
an offer from The University of
Melbourne can visit our website
to download a brochure outlining
the process for accepting your
offer. This brochure includes an
acceptance form to be returned
to the International Admissions
office. You can also contact the
University's International Centre to
have a copy posted to you.
www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.
au/int/apply/offer.html
International Centre
t +61 3 8344 4505
f +61 3 9347 9062
e via http://unimelb.custhelp.com
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Glossary
of Terms
a
Assessment: tasks you are required
to complete to demonstrate your
understanding of a subject. For example, an
essay, examination or presentation.
Associate degree: A vocationally focused
course, which includes two years of study and
work experience. Some associate degrees
articulate to certain bachelors degrees.
b
Bachelors degree: The highest
undergraduate award offered, normally
resulting in detailed knowledge of a
particular area. Under the Melbourne Model
it is recommended that a bachelors degree
be followed by graduate study, such as a
Masters or PhD.
Breadth component: The breadth
component enables students to choose
25% of their subjects from disciplines that
stand outside their core studies and majors
in order to develop different approaches
to, and understandings of, constrasting
academic fields.
c
Capstone subject: A final-year
undergraduate subject incorporating
an activity or experience, including an
examination or research project, requiring
you to consider broader themes relevant to
your discipline. The capstone experience
consolidates the content and skills
acquisition components of your major
area of study, and encourages you to
apply those achievements both within the
capstone experience itself, and later when
you have graduated to further study or
professional life.
Cohort experience: New Generation
degrees will provide you with more
opportunities to interact and build working
relationships with fellow students as
you progress through your degree. The
Melbourne Model will strengthen your sense
of being part of a learning community.
Concurrent diploma: A diploma acquired
in an unrelated but complementary subject
area completed alongside a bachelors
degree. The concurrent diploma cannot be
taken alone; it must be taken in conjunction
with a bachelors degree. The diploma
may be awarded only on the successful
completion of the bachelors degree. The
diploma normally consists of a three-year
sequence in an approved area of study
and adds six to 12 months to the degree
completion time.
Cross-disciplinary experience: You
will be able to study subjects that build
on cross-disciplinary research and take
advantage of the various areas of expertise
in the University.
d
Department: A department is an academic
division within a faculty. A faculty may
contain departments that deal with a
particular subject area. For example, the
Faculty of Science contains the Department
of Chemistry.
Diploma: Diplomas and advanced
diplomas are 100 points, which is equivalent
to one year of full-time study in a particular
area. Some diplomas can be undertaken
concurrently with a bachelors degree (see
‘Concurrent diploma’ above).
e
e-Learning: Coursework delivered by
electronic means and which can be done
on demand.
EFTSL (Equivalent Full-Time Student
Load): A measure of study load. One
EFTSL is equivalent to 100 credit points and
represents a standard annual full-time load.
Eminent scholars: Professors or
researchers who are known worldwide for
their specialist knowledge or research.
English language requirements: Specific
English requirements that all students must
meet before they are able to receive an offer
to study at the University.
ENTER (Equivalent National Tertiary
Entrance Rank): A percentile ranking
showing VCE students’ comparative
placement in the VCE that year on the basis
of their VCE results.
f
Faculty: An organisational structure within
the University that co-ordinates the work of
the departments or schools, where teaching
and research take place.
Fee place: An enrolment at the University
where a student is responsible for the full
cost of the enrolment as the place is not
covered by a government subsidy.
Foundation program: a program
undertaken before beginning your higher
education program. Not regarded as part of
a higher education program. May provide
entry to university study.
g
Graduate degree/course: A further
degree or course of study available to
students after the completion of a bachelors
degree. Graduate study is designed
for those who wish to obtain specialist
knowledge in an academic or professional
discipline. At the University of Melbourne,
courses defined as graduate include:
graduate certificate, graduate diploma,
postgraduate certificate, postgraduate
diploma, Masters and Doctorates.
Graduate professional entry degree:
A graduate degree introduced under the
Melbourne Model that is professionally
accredited and leads to specific career
outcomes. Examples include the Juris
Doctor, Master of Architecture and Master
of Education. A graduate professional
entry degree is one where the content of
the course is regulated by a professional
organisation or association outside of the
University. If you complete a specified
program of study you are eligible to receive
accreditation or become a member of a
professional group (or be able to do so
once you complete graduate professional
experience requirements).
Graduate school: As distinct from schools
within faculties, graduate schools are
organisational structures which provide
graduate education in specific areas, for
example the Melbourne Law School, or the
Melbourne School of Management.
h
Honours: A one-year extension (with
a research component) of a three-year
bachelors degree, or the award given to
high-performing students following a fouryear
bachelors degree.
i
IELTS (International English Language
Testing System): An international
English language test recognised by the
University as meeting its English language
requirements.

Interdisciplinary approach: The New
Generation undergraduate degrees will
provide a sound major discipline base
while exposing students to a greater
breadth of knowledge across disciplines.
Graduates of these degrees will have
generic and interdisciplinary skills suitable
for postgraduate programs and diverse and
changing workplaces.
International alignment: The Melbourne
Model (see pages 8–9 and 78–79) aligns
with the best of European and Asian
education practice and North American
‘liberal education’ traditions.
International Baccalaureate: An
internationally recognised high school
diploma leading to university study.
International student: At the University
of Melbourne, an international student
is any student who is not an Australian
or New Zealand citizen, or who is not an
Australian permanent resident or holder of a
permanent Humanitarian Visa.
k
Knowledge transfer: In relation to the
Melbourne Model (see pages 8–9 and
78–79), the New Generation of
undergraduate degrees will have a greater
emphasis on engagement with industry and
the community and additional opportunities
for international experiences.
l
Lecture: Large formal classes in which
lecturers present course material to all
students enrolled in a given subject.
(Compare with ‘tutorial’.)
m
Major: A sequence of subjects undertaken
within an undergraduate degree that, when
put together, form a specialisation in a
certain area of study.
Melbourne Model: See pages 8–9 and
78–79.
n
New Generation undergraduate
degree: The six undergraduate degrees
introduced in 2008 under the Melbourne
Model are: Arts, Biomedicine, Commerce,
Environments, Music and Science.
These three-year undergraduate degrees
are focused broadly on the Arts and
the Sciences and offer pathways into
employment, professional graduate
programs or research higher degrees.
The New Generation undergraduate
degrees aim to produce graduates who
are academically excellent, knowledgeable
across disciplines, leaders in professions
and communities, fluent between cultures,
and active global citizens.
Nobel laureates: Winners of the Nobel
Prize, the world’s most prestigious research
award.
Non-teaching period: Period of time
during the university semester when there
are no classes.
o
Online education: Web-based or internetbased
education.
OSHC Overseas Student Health Cover:
Compulsory health insurance which
international students must hold for the
full duration of their course to meet the
requirements of their student visa.
p
Permanent residency (PR): If an
international student obtains Australian PR
status either before commencing or while
enrolled at the University, they must notify
the University immediately, as they cease to
be an international student and become an
Australian student.
Postgraduate degree/course: See
graduate degree/course.
Prerequisite: Subjects that must be
completed before commencing a particular
course.
r
Research exposure: As is currently the
case, students in the New Generation
undergraduate degrees will experience
research-led teaching, with the opportunity
to work with and be inspired by the world’s
top researchers. Opportunities will also
be developed for students to undertake
a research project in the final year of their
degrees.
s
Selection: A process by which the
University makes a decision regarding the
outcome of an application for entry to the
University.
Sequential degrees: Two undergraduate
degrees completed one after the other. You
may be able to complete two three-year
undergraduate degrees in five years (same
period as in the current double degree) if
you are eligible for cross-credit.
Specialisation: See major.
Student centre: An integrated one-stop
shop for wide-ranging student services that
provides a safe and secure setting for either
group or individual learning with access
to collaborative, social learning spaces
supported by a flexible IT environment.
t
Teaching methodologies: Varied methods
of teaching to assist you in achieving the
best learning outcomes.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign
Language): An international English
language test recognised by the
University as meeting its English language
requirements.
Transition program: The Transition
program, including Orientation programs,
assists first-year students in adjusting to
life at university and contributes to the
enhancement of academic and life skills
development through targeted programs in
association with faculties and service units.
Tutorial (‘tute’): Small classes in which
material from lectures and readings can be
discussed in detail. (Compare with ‘lecture’
above.)
Typical course fee: Typical course fees
have been calculated to give future students
an idea of likely tuition fees. These fees are
based on the current discipline fee bands
and average enrolments of past students
in that course. Actual tuition fees payable
are based on the particular subjects you
choose to study.
u
Undergraduate degree/course: A first
course at university. Courses vary in length.
At the University of Melbourne, courses
defined as undergraduate include bachelors
degrees, bachelors degrees (honours),
advanced diplomas and concurrent
diplomas.
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Study Area Index
Find the course that
matches your interests
Look beyond the name of a degree. With
the broad range of study areas available
in each of our undergraduate degrees,
there are many more options than you ever
imagined!
Our undergraduate degrees provide you
with more opportunities to build your
chosen career and more pathways to
pursue further study. Use this index to
explore your interests and find out about the
many pathways available to our wide range
of graduate professional entry programs.
The choice is yours – you can enter the work
force after completing an undergraduate
degree or after pursuing a graduate
program – with either option exciting career
opportunities await!
Legend
Types of programs
New Generation undergraduate degrees
Continuing undergraduate degrees
Concurrent diplomas
Graduate professional entry programs
Pathways to graduate professional entry
programs
A Any undergraduate degree
B Bachelor of Biomedicine
C Bachelor of Commerce
E Bachelor of Environments
M Bachelor of Music
S Bachelor of Science
R Requires study in specific subject areas.
Check course description for details
* This table includes some but not all pathways to
professional graduate entry programs. Please note
that the University offers more than 340 graduate
programs. Log on to http://coursesearch.unimelb.
edu.au for more graduate courses.
Study areas Courses Pathways R Page
Accounting
Acting
Actuarial Studies
Agribusiness
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Science
Agricultural Services
Agriculture
American Studies
Anatomy
Ancient Greek
Ancient World Studies
Animal Behaviour
and Welfare
Animal Biology
Animal Health
and Disease
Animal Science
Anthropology and
Social Theory
Applied Linguistics
Arabic Studies
Archaeology
Architecture
Art
Art History
Arts
Asian Economics
Asian Studies
Bachelor of Commerce
Master of Management (Accounting)
Master of Professional Accounting
Bachelor of Dramatic Art
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Agriculture
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Agriculture
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Master of Science
Bachelor of Agriculture
Bachelor of Agriculture
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Biomedicine
Bachelor of Science
Doctor of Medicine E
Master of Nursing Science
Doctor of Physiotherapy E
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Agriculture
Bachelor of Agriculture
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Veterinary Science Q
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine E
Bachelor of Agriculture
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Veterinary Science W
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine E
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
Diploma in Languages
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Environments
Master of Architecture
Bachelor of Fine Art
Master of Cultural Materials
Conservation
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Arts
A
R
ES
BS
R
BS
S
S
E
R
Study areas Courses Pathways R Page
Astronomy/
Astrophysics
Atmosphere and
Ocean Sciences
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Master of Science
ES
Audiology Master of Clinical Audiology R
Australian Indigenous
Bachelor of Arts
Studies
Australian Studies Bachelor of Arts
Ballet
Bachelor of Dance
Behavioural Science Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Science
Studies in Psychology
Master of Psychology
Biocellular Engineering Bachelor of Biomedicine
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Science
Master of Engineering
Biochemistry
Bachelor of Biomedicine
Bachelor of Engineering Q
Bachelor of Science
Doctor of Medicine E
Bioinformatics Bachelor of Science
Master of Engineering
Biology
Bachelor of Biomedicine
Bachelor of Science
Master of Science
Biomechanics Bachelor of Science
Master of Engineering
Biomedical
Engineering
Biomedical Science
Biomolecular
Engineering
Biosciences
Biosignals Engineering
Bachelor of Biomedicine
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Science
Master of Engineering
Bachelor of Biomedicine
Bachelor of Science
Master of Science
Bachelor of Biomedicine
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Engineering Q
Bachelor of Science
Master of Engineering
Master of Science
Bachelor of Biomedicine
Bachelor of Science
Master of Science
Bachelor of Biomedicine
Bachelor of Science
Master of Engineering
R
BCS
BS
BCS
BS
BCS
BCS
BS
BCS
BS
BS
BCS

Study areas Courses Pathways R Page
Biotechnology
Botany
Building
Building Surveying
Business
Business Information
Systems
Cell Biology
Chemical and
Biomolecular
Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Chinese Language
Bachelor of Biomedicine
Bachelor of Engineering Q
Bachelor of Science
Master of Engineering
Master of Science
Bachelor of Environments
Bachelor of Science
Master of Science
Bachelor of Environments
Master of Construction Management
Bachelor of Environments
Bachelor of Commerce
Master of Management (Accounting)
Master of Professional Accounting
Master of Information Systems
Diploma in Informatics
Master of Management (Accounting)
Master of Professional Accounting
Master of Information Systems
Bachelor of Biomedicine
Bachelor of Science
Doctor of Medicine E
Bachelor of Engineering Q
Bachelor of Science
Master of Engineering
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Engineering Q
Bachelor of Science
Master of Engineering
Bachelor of Science
Master of Science
Bachelor of Arts
Diploma in Languages
Bachelor of Arts
Chinese Studies
Cinema and
Bachelor of Arts
Cultural Studies
Cinematography Bachelor of Film and Television
Civil Engineering Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Engineering Q
Bachelor of Environments
Bachelor of Science
Master of Engineering
Classics
Bachelor of Arts
Climate Change Bachelor of Environments
Bachelor of Engineering Q
Bachelor of Science
Master of Engineering
Master of Forest Ecosystems Science
Master of Science
Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce
Master of Management (Accounting)
Master of Professional Accounting
Communications Bachelor of Arts (Media
and Communications)
Composition
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Music Performance
Computer Engineering Bachelor of Engineering Q
Bachelor of Science
Master of Engineering
Computer Science Bachelor of Science
Master of Engineering
Master of Information Systems
Conservation and Bachelor of Environments
Australian Wildlife and Bachelor of Science
Land Management
Master of Urban Horticulture
Master of Science
Conservation Biology Bachelor of Science
Master of Science
Construction
Bachelor of Environments
Master of Construction Management
Contemporary Dance Bachelor of Dance
Costume Making/
Design
Creative Writing
Criminology
Crop and Pasture
Management
Cultural Studies
Bachelor of Production
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Agriculture
Bachelor of Arts
Master of Cultural Materials
Concervation
BCS
BS
BS
E
A
R
A
A
A
A
BS
CES
CES
S
CES
ES
A
ES
A
A
S
S
A
A
ES
ES
E
R
Study areas Courses Pathways R Page
Dance
Data Management
Dental Hygiene
Bachelor of Dance
Diploma in Informatics
Master of Information Systems
Master of Science
Bachelor of Oral Health
A
CS
Dental Science Doctor of Dental Surgery E BS
Dental Therapy Bachelor of Oral Health
Development Studies Bachelor of Arts
Directing
Bachelor of Film and Television
Domestic Animal
Management
Bachelor of Science
Drama
Bachelor of Dramatic Art
Drawing
Bachelor of Fine Art
Early Music
Bachelor of Music
Earth Sciences Bachelor of Environments
Bachelor of Science
Master of Science
ES
Ecology
Bachelor of Environments
Bachelor of Science
Master of Science
ES
Econometrics Bachelor of Commerce
Economics
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Commerce
Education (Early
Childhood/Early Years/
Primary/Secondary)
Master of Teaching
A
Electrical and
Electronic Engineering
Employee Relations
Engineering
English Language
Studies
English Literary
Studies
Environmental
Engineering
Environmental Studies
Ethnomusicology
European Studies
Evolution and
Biodiversity
Farm Management
Farm Production
Film
Finance
Fine Art
Food Science
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Engineering Q
Bachelor of Science
Master of Engineering
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Engineering Q
Bachelor of Environments
Bachelor of Science
Master of Engineering
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Environments
Bachelor of Science
Master of Engineering
Bachelor of Agriculture
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Environments
Bachelor of Science
Master of Forest Ecosystems Science
Master of Science
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Agriculture
Bachelor of Agriculture
Bachelor of Film and Television
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Fine Art
Bachelor of Science
Master of Food Science
CS
CES
CES
A
ES
Forest Science Master of Forest Ecosystem Science A
French
Bachelor of Arts
Diploma in Languages
Gender Studies Bachelor of Arts
Genetics
Bachelor of Biomedicine
Bachelor of Science
Master of Science
BS
Geographic
Information Systems
Geography
Geology/Geophysics
Geomatics
Bachelor of Environments
Bachelor of Science
Master of Engineering
Master of Science
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Environments
Bachelor of Science
Master of Science
Bachelor of Science
Master of Science
Bachelor of Environments
Bachelor of Science
Master of Engineering
BS
ES
ES
ES
ES
ES
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Study areas Courses Pathways R Page
German
Health
Hebrew Studies
History
History and
Philosophy of Science
Horticulture
Human Resource
Management
Human Structure
and Biology
Humanities
Immunology
Improvisation
Indonesian Studies
Informatics
Information Systems
Information
Technology
International
Commerce
International Finance
International
Management
International Studies
International Trade
Islamic Studies
Italian
Japanese Studies
Jazz
Jewish Studies
Journalism
Kinesiology
Landscape
Architecture
Landscape
Management
Latin
Bachelor of Arts
Diploma in Languages
Bachelor of Biomedicine
Bachelor of Oral Health
Bachelor of Science
Master of Engineering
Master of Nursing Science
Master of Public Health
Doctor of Dental Surgery E
Doctor of Physiotherapy E
Doctor of Medicine E
Doctor of Optometry E
Bachelor of Arts
Diploma in Languages
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Associate Degree in
Environmental Horticulture
Bachelor of Environments
Master of Urban Horticulture
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Biomedicine
Bachelor of Science
Doctor of Physiotherapy E
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Biomedicine
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Music Performance
Bachelor of Arts
Diploma in Languages
Diploma in Informatics
Bachelor of Science
Master of Information Systems
Diploma in Informatics
Bachelor of Science
Master of Information Systems
Diploma in Informatics
Bachelor of Engineering Q
Bachelor of Science
Master of Engineering
Masters of Information Systems
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Arts
Diploma in Languages
Bachelor of Arts
Diploma in Languages
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Music Performance
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts (Media
and Communications)
Bachelor of Dance
Doctor of Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Environments
Master of Landscape Architecture
Associate Degree in
Environmental Horticulture
Bachelor of Environments
Master of Urban Horticulture
Bachelor of Arts
BS
R
R
BS
BS
BS
BS
Law Melbourne Juris Doctor A
Life Sciences
Bachelor of Biomedicine
Bachelor of Science
Master of Science (Biotechnology) BS
Lighting Design Bachelor of Production
Linguistics
Bachelor of Arts
Livestock
Management
Management
Bachelor of Agriculture
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Commerce
Master of Construction Management
Master of Information Systems
Master of Engineering
Master of Management (Accounting)
A
BS
A
A
S
A
BS
E
A
E
A
C
A
Study areas Courses Pathways R Page
Manufacturing
Marine Biology
Marketing
Mathematics
Mechanical
Engineering
Mechatronics
Media and
Communications
Medical Science
Bachelor of Engineering Q
Bachelor of Science
Master of Engineering
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Commerce
Diploma in Mathematical Sciences
Bachelor of Science
Master of Science
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Engineering Q
Bachelor of Science
Master of Engineering
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Engineering Q
Bachelor of Science
Master of Engineering
Bachelor of Arts (Media
and Communications)
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Biomedicine
Bachelor of Science
Doctor of Medicine E
BS
Medicine/Surgery Doctor of Medicine E BS
Medieval Studies Bachelor of Arts
Meteorology
Bachelor of Science
Metropolitan Planning Bachelor of Environments
Master of Urban Planning
A
Microbiology
Bachelor of Biomedicine
Bachelor of Science
Doctor of Medicine E
BS
Molecular Biology Bachelor of Biomedicine
Bachelor of Science
Master of Science
BS
Music
Diploma in Music (Practical)
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Music Performance
Music History Bachelor of Music
Music Performance Diploma in Music (Practical)
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Music Performance
Music Theatre Diploma in Music (Practical)
Bachelor of Music Theatre
Music Therapy Master of Music Therapy M
Musicology
Bachelor of Music
Nanoscience
Bachelor of Science
Master of Science
S
Nanotechnology Bachelor of Biomedicine
Bachelor of Engineering Q
Bachelor of Science
Master of Engineering
BS
Master of Science
S
Natural Resource
Management
Neuroscience
Bachelor of Environments
Master of Engineering
Master of Forest Ecosystem Science
Bachelor of Biomedicine
Bachelor of Science
Nursing Master of Nursing Science R
Operations
Management
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Science
Master of Science
Bachelor of Science
Master of Science
CS
Operations Research
CS
Optometry Doctor of Optometry E BS
Oral Health
Bachelor of Oral Health
Organisation Studies Bachelor of Commerce
Painting
Bachelor of Fine Art
Pathology
Bachelor of Biomedicine
Bachelor of Science
Performance
Pharmacology
Philosophy
Photography
Physical Geography
Bachelor of Dramatic Art
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Music Performance
Bachelor of Dance
Bachelor of Music Theatre
Bachelor of Biomedicine
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Fine Art
Bachelor of Science
Master of Science
S
CS
CS
CS
A
A
ES

Study areas Courses Pathways R Page
Physical (Civil)
Systems
Physics
Physiology
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Environments
Master of Engineering
Bachelor of Science
Master of Science
Bachelor of Biomedicine
Bachelor of Science
Doctor of Medicine E
BS
Doctor of Physiotherapy E
BS
Physiotherapy Doctor of Physiotherapy E BS
Planning
Bachelor of Environments
Master of Urban Planning
A
Planning and Design Bachelor of Environments
Master of Architecture
E
Master of Landscape Architecture
E
Master of Urban Planning
A
Plant Sciences Bachelor of Agriculture
Bachelor of Science
Master of Science
ES
Politics and
International studies
Bachelor of Arts
Printmaking
Bachelor of Fine Art
Production
Bachelor of Film and Television
Bachelor of Production
Production Horticulture Bachelor of Agriculture
Master of Urban Horticulture
Property
Bachelor of Environments
Master of Property
Property and
Construction
Property Valuation
Psychology
Public Health
Quantity Surveying
Quantum Computing
Resource
Management
Reproduction and
Development
Rural Management
Russian
Science
Screenwriting
Sculpture
Set Design
Social Sciences
Social Theory
Bachelor of Environments
Master of Construction Management
Master of Property
Bachelor of Environments
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Psychology
Master of Psychology
Master of Public Health
Bachelor of Environments
Bachelor of Science
Master of Construction Management
Master of Engineering
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Environments
Bachelor of Science
Master of Engineering
Master of Science
Bachelor of Biomedicine
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Agriculture
Diploma in Languages
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Biomedicine
Bachelor of Science
Master of Science
Bachelor of Film and Television
Bachelor of Fine Art
Bachelor of Production
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
E
S
A
E
E
E
E
ES
CES
ES
BCES
Social Work Master of Social Work R
Socio-legal Studies Bachelor of Arts
Sociology
Bachelor of Arts
Software Development Bachelor of Engineering Q
Bachelor of Science
Master of Engineering
CS
Q Pathways to the Master of Engineering, to be
introduced from 2010, include Bachelors of
Biomedicine, Commerce, Environments and
Science. Please refer to these course entries for
more information.
W The final intake for this course will be in 2010.
A graduate program will be introduced in
2011–2012.
E Pending Academic Board approval
R The pathway courses listed are the preferred
University of Melbourne options. Check pages
80–97 for details of other entry options.
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Types of programs
Study areas Courses Pathways R Page
Software Engineering Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Engineering Q
Bachelor of Science
Master of Engineering
CS
Soil Science
Bachelor of Agriculture
Bachelor of Environments
Bachelor of Science
Master of Science
ES
Sound Design Bachelor of Production
Spanish
Diploma in Languages
Bachelor of Arts
Stage Management Bachelor of Production
Statistics
Diploma in Mathematical Science
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Science
Structural Engineering Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Engineering Q
Bachelor of Environments
Bachelor of Science
Master of Engineering
CES
Surgery Doctor of Medicine E BS
Surveying
Bachelor of Environments
Bachelor of Science
Master of Engineering
ES
Swedish
Diploma in Languages
Bachelor of Arts
Teaching (Early
Childhood/Early Years/ Master of Teaching
A
Primary/Secondary)
Telecommunications Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Engineering Q
Bachelor of Science
Master of Engineering
CS
Television
Bachelor of Film and Television
Theatre Studies Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Dramatic Art
Urban Design
and Planning
Bachelor of Environments
Urban Horticulture Associate Degree in
Environmental Horticulture
Bachelor of Environments
Master of Urban Horticulture
A
Urban Planning Bachelor of Environments
Master of Urban Planning
A
Valuation
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Environments
Master of Property
E
Veterinary Science Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Veterinary Science Q
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine E
S
Video
Bachelor of Film and Television
Vision Science Bachelor of Science
Doctor of Optometry E
BS
Viticulture and
Wine Studies
Wardrobe
Management
Water
Zoology
New Generation undergraduate degrees
Continuing undergraduate degrees
Concurrent diplomas
Graduate professional entry programs
Bachelor of Agriculture
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Production
Bachelor of Engineering Q
Bachelor of Environments
Bachelor of Science
Master of Engineering
Master of Forest Ecosystem Science
Master of Science
Master of Urban Horticulture
Bachelor of Science
CES
A
ES
A
Pathways to graduate professional entry
programs
A Any undergraduate degree
B Bachelor of Biomedicine
C Bachelor of Commerce
E Bachelor of Environments
M Bachelor of Music
S Bachelor of Science
R Requires study in specific subject areas.
Check course description for details
* This table includes some but not all pathways to
professional graduate entry programs. Please note
that the University offers more than 340 graduate
programs. Log on to http://coursesearch.unimelb.
edu.au for more graduate courses.
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and key dates
Confirm course prerequisites www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au
Meeting the University’s English Language Requirements
www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/ugrad/apply/english-req.html
Find your IELTS Testing Centre – www.ielts.org
Find your TOEFL Testing Centre – www.toefl.org
The Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act was enacted by the
Australian Parliament in 2000. It establishes a National Code of Practice for, and
regulates the delivery of, education services to international students. Find out more
about the ESOS act – http://aei.gov.au/AEI/ESOS/EasyGuide_ESOS.htm
VTAC application closing date for international students living in Australia
www.vtac.edu.au
Students with families: University childcare applications
www.services.unimelb.edu.au/international/planning/family.html
Application closing date for international students not living in Australia
www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/int/apply/ugrad/how-to-apply.html
Pre-departure briefings in your country
www.services.unimelb.edu.au/international/planning/predeparture.html
On Arrival Services for Interstate and International Students (OASIIS)
www.services.unimelb.edu.au/international/planning/arrival.html
Summer Term (7 weeks)
Academic Advice Day (includes International Student Briefing and Enrolment)
Week O: Orientation for all students www.services.unimelb.edu.au/transition/orient/
Semester 1 (12 teaching weeks – February intake)
Non-Teaching Period
Application closing date for international students not living in Australia
www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/int/apply/ugrad/how-to-apply.html
Pre-departure briefings for students commencing mid-year
www.services.unimelb.edu.au/international/planning/predeparture.html
Winter Recess (8 weeks)
SWOT Vac
Examinations
On Arrival Services for Interstate and International Students (OASIIS) for students
commencing mid-year www.services.unimelb.edu.au/international/planning/arrival.html
Academic Advice Day (includes International Student Briefing and Enrolment)
Week O: Orientation for all students www.services.unimelb.edu.au/transition/orient/
Semester 2 (12 teaching weeks – July intake)
University of Melbourne Open Day (Parkville Campus)
Non-Teaching Period
SWOT Vac
Examinations
Before you apply
Before you apply
Before you apply
End of September for timely applications
1 October – end of the month
Late December
January
Apply 72 hours before you depart
Tuesday 5 January – Sunday 21 February
Thursday 18 February
Monday 22 February – Thursday 25 February
Monday 1 March – Sunday 30 May
Friday 9 April – Sunday 18 April
Late May
June
Monday 31 May – Sunday 25 July
Monday 31 May – Friday 1 June
Monday 7 June – Friday 25 June
Apply 72 hours before you depart
Monday 19 July
Wednesday 21 July – Friday 23 July
Monday 26 July – Sunday 31 October
Sunday 15 August
Monday 20 September – Sunday 3 October
Monday 1 November – Friday 5 November
Monday 8 November – Friday 26 November
For general prospective student information, visit www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au
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