2014 Bachelor of Arts - Future Students - University of Melbourne

ContentsFoundational knowledge andcritical thinking for life3Bachelor of Arts 4Apply your learning in the real world 7A career with a difference 8Arts majors 9Arts minors 14Honours 15Bachelor of Arts (Extended) 16Chancellor’s Scholars Program 17Diploma in Languages 18Other concurrent diplomas 19Graduate study 20Entry requirements 22Admissions 23Contact us#28 in the world#1in AustraliaBack coverOur inspiring graduatesChoosing to study at Melbourne is your first step towards an excitingcareer. You’ll join the ranks of thousands of inspiring leaders inthe humanities and social sciences who began their journey atMelbourne. Among them are:• Australian political leaders such as the first female Prime Ministerof Australia, Julia Gillard, and former Australian Ambassador toJapan Mr Murray McLean OAM• Journalists including Michelle Grattan, Jana Wendt, AFL reporterSamantha Lane and Malaysian TV presenter Siow Hui Mei• Entertainers such as Wouter ’Wally’ De Backer (Gotye),Myf Warhurst and Faustina ’Fuzzy’ Agolley• Celebrated authors including Alex Miller and Christos Tsiolkas• Australian cultural identities such as Germaine Greer andManning Clark• University Chancellors and Vice-Chancellors.Times Higher EducationWorld UniversityRankings 2012–20138672-OffAdm.2014CourseBrochureArts27May.indd 24/06/13 3:09 PM

Foundational knowledgeand critical thinking for lifeKick-start your inspiring and flexible career with our Bachelor of Arts –one of Australia’s most popular degrees.FLEXIBILITYOur innovative and flexible curriculumlets you tailor your degree to matchyour career goals.CHOICEChoose your areas of specialisationfrom over 30 study areas, includinglanguages, history, psychology,economics, and media andcommunications.AIM HIGHERPerform at your best among high-achievingstudents from around the world in oneof Australia’s most popular degrees.FIRST-YEAR FOUNDATIONSLearn new academic skills andexperience a range of study disciplinesin first year through our unique ArtsFoundation subjects.DIVERSE OPPORTUNITIESAccess diverse career opportunities bygaining vital skills that are transferableacross industries and professions.GLOBAL CITIZENSHIPDevelop an international perspectivethrough language study and enjoyopportunities to study overseas.The Faculty of Arts:150+ yearsof teaching andresearch excellenceYou will have access to the new Arts and Music Student Centre, where you canget course advice from staff or meet other students to collaborate on projects8672-OffAdm.2014CourseBrochureArts27May.indd 34/06/13 3:09 PM

Bachelor of ArtsThe Bachelor of Arts offers unique flexibility and anopportunity to focus on one or two majors in the fieldsof humanities, social sciences and languages.Duration3 years full timePart time available QFourth year honours availableCampusParkvilleQUICK FACTSContact hours (first year) W10–14 hours per weekExtra requirementsSome language subjects require aproficiency test prior to enrolment.Q Part-time study is not available tomost international students due tovisa restrictions.W Based on full-time study load and mayvary depending on subjects taken. Youare also expected to undertake at leastfour hours of independent or groupstudy for every contact hour.MORE INFOEntry requirementsSee page 22 for details13MELB (13 6352)13MELB@unimelb.edu.auba.unimelb.edu.autwitter.com/gshssyoutube.com/gshssmelbMelbourne Arts:the most populardegree in VictoriaVictorian Tertiary AdmissionsCentre 2013A DEGREE THAT OPENS DOORSThe Bachelor of Arts (BA) offers morethan 30 study areas, available as majorsand minors. You can build a degreethat broadens your education and helpsyou to discover your true interests andpotential, before entering the workforceor pursuing a graduate qualification.The degree builds vital skills that can beapplied to a wide range of careers andstudy pathways, while allowing you tofollow your passion. As a Melbourne Artsstudent, you will build interdisciplinaryknowledge, community leadership skillsand cultural awareness, graduating withthe skills necessary to succeed in therapidly changing global workplace.Overseas study options includestudent exchange at one of ourprestigious partner universitiesand short-term overseas intensivesubjects. You can also participate inaccredited study overseas, and obtainvocational experience in community orprofessional organisations.WHAT DO I STUDY?The Bachelor of Arts requires thesuccessful completion of 24 subjects –300 points in total, with subjectsusually worth 12.5 points each. You willcomplete eight subjects, or 100 pointsof study, in each of the three year levels.First yearIn the first year, you will complete atleast one Arts Foundation subjectfrom a choice of six. These subjectsintroduce central Arts concepts, ideasand principles to assist in your academictransition to the University, and enableyou to make informed study choices forthe remainder of your degree.Second yearBy the second year you will havea better understanding of the Artsdisciplines offered and be able tofinalise your selection of majors andminors. In the second year, you willcomplete the second-year subjects inyour major/s.Third yearIn third year, you will have theopportunity to engage in a capstoneexperience, which is designed to drawtogether the various strands of yourundergraduate study and prepare youfor life as a graduate.I’m convinced Imade the rightdecision!“ When it came to VTACChange of Preference, I wastossing up between studyinga BA at the University ofMelbourne and doing anArts/Law degree at anotheruniversity. For me it camedown to Melbourne’s worldrenownedreputation, locationand the flexibility it wouldafford me to spread my wingsand try new things. “Rachel WithersBachelor of ArtsMajor in Media andCommunicationsPresident of the MelbourneArts Student Society30 + subjectareas4 coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au8672-OffAdm.2014CourseBrochureArts27May.indd 44/06/13 3:09 PM

MAJORS AND MINORSA major or minor is a group of subjectswithin a specialised area of study. Amajor generally comprises 100 pointsof study (eight subjects), while a minoris usually 75 points (six subjects). In theBachelor of Arts, you can complete:• One major, or• Two majors, or• A major and a minor.The sample course plans, opposite,show how you can structure yourdegree around these options.You can study any of the followingdisciplines as a major or a minor:• Ancient World Studies• Anthropology• Arabic• Art History• Asian Studies• Australian Indigenous Studies• Chinese• Classics• Creative Writing• Criminology• Economics• English and Theatre Studies• French• Gender Studies• Geography• German• Hebrew and Jewish Studies• History• History and Philosophy of Science• Indonesian• Islamic Studies• Italian• Japanese• Linguistics and Applied Linguistics• Media and Communications• Philosophy• Politics and International Studies• Psychology• Russian• Screen and Cultural Studies• Sociology• Spanish and Latin American Studies.You can study any of the followingdisciplines as a minor only:• Chinese Studies• Development Studies• English Language Studies• Environmental Studies• European Studies• Knowing and LearningE• Law and Justice• Social Theory.See pages 9–14 for descriptions of eachof the majors and minors.Sample course plan – Bachelor Arts with one major QMajor in JapaneseYear 1Year 2Year 3Semester 1 Japanese 1Semester 2 Japanese 2Semester 1 Japanese 3Semester 2 Japanese 4Semester 1 Japanese 5Semester 2 Japanese 6InternationalPoliticsThe WorldSince WorldWar IITerrorism:ShiftingParadigmsIntroduction toJapaneseCommunicationSign andSymbols inJapaneseLanguage andIdentityLanguageLaw in SocietyMedia andEveryday Lifein AsiaLanguage,Society andCultureCrimes of thePowerfulArts InternshipArts Foundation subjects Major subjects Elective subjects Breadth subjectsWSample course plan – Bachelor Arts with two majorsQMajors in Asian Studies and HistoryYear 1Year 2Year 3Semester 1PowerSemester 2 RepresentationSemester 1Semester 2Semester 1Semester 2Human Rightsin China andEast AsiaContemporaryJapanGreat Empiresof IslamicCivilisationIdentity,Ideology andNationalism inAsia (capstone)Language andPower in AsianSocietiesThe History ofNowChineseStudies: Cultureand EmpireThe USA andthe World:Democracy andEmpireThe ModernMiddle EastChinesePolitics andSocietyMyth, Art andEmpire: Greeceand RomeInternationalPoliticsRebels andRevolutionariesMigrant Nation:Culture andIdentityRace inAmericaMaking History(capstone)Arts Foundation subjects Major subjects: Asian Studies Major subjects: HistoryElective subjects Breadth subjectsWSample course plan – Bachelor Arts with a major and a minor QMajor in Philosophy and minor in Development StudiesYear 1Year 2Year 3Semester 1Semester 2Semester 1Semester 2Semester 1Semester 2Philosophy:The BigQuestionsAboriginalitiesScience,Reason andRealityEthical TheoryKnowledge andRealityThe Philosophyof Philosophy(capstone)ReasonFrom Plato toEinsteinNietzsche andCriticsDevelopmentin the 21stCenturyAsian andComparativePhilosophyAfrica:Environment,Development,PeopleArts Foundation subjects Major subjects Minor subjectsElective subjects Breadth subjectsWThe DevelopingWorldFamine: TheGeography ofScarcityWorking withValueCommunityVolunteeringfor ChangePower,Ideology andInequalityThe Riseof ModernScience,1500–1750Generatingthe Wealth ofNationsInterculturalEffectivenessHuman Rightsand GlobalJusticeAustralia in theWine WorldLeadingChange in aComplex WorldKnowledge,Learning andCulturePrinciples ofBusiness LawJazz: TheImprovisatorySpiritUrban HistoryPrivacy Lawand SocialNetworksDrugs thatShape SocietyWork and theLawNaturalEnvironmentsUrbanEnvironmentsHumanBehaviour andEnvironmentLeaves toLandscapeOwning Ideas:Creation,Innovation andLawPositiveCommunitiesandOrganisationsQ This is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will beadvised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.W You must complete at least four breadth subjects, plus another two subjects either as breadth orfrom your core studies. For details on breadth, see page 6.E Subject to Academic Board approvalArtscoursesearch.unimelb.edu.au 58672-OffAdm.2014CourseBrochureArts27May.indd 54/06/13 3:09 PM

Apply your learning in the real worldOur internship, workplace and overseas subjects can help you gain practicalexperience, build valuable career networks and experience new cultures.ba.unimelb.edu.au/enrichINTERNSHIPSArts internship subjectThis unique subject allows you togain real-world experience at aleading organisation. Through your80-hour work placement and writtenassessment, you’ll have the chanceto apply your university learnings topractical situations, and make valuableconnections with employers. You willalso learn more about the types of rolesavailable after graduation, which willhelp you make future career decisions.Community Volunteeringfor ChangeThis subject gives you the opportunityto broaden your academic experienceby getting involved in communityvolunteering projects and workplacements. You will spend theequivalent of around one day per week(80 hours minimum) during semester asan intern in a not-for-profit organisation.This gives you the opportunity toapply knowledge and skills acquiredduring your course to address issues ofsignificance to the community.Discipline-specific internshipsubjectsSpecific internships are available tostudents studying majors in Criminology,Sociology, and Politics and InternationalStudies. Places are limited and areusually awarded to high achievers.Criminology and Sociologyinternships:• Sociology Internship• Socio-legal studies workplace visits• Law, Justice and Social ChangePolitics and International Studiesinternships:• Parliamentary Internship• Public Affairs Internship• Uni-Capitol Washington CongressInternshipFIELDWORK SUBJECTOur Arts fieldwork subject, OnCountry Learning: Indigenous Studies,enables you to go into a real researchenvironment in the field and gainvaluable skills and training. You can takethis subject if you’re studying Politicsand International Studies or AustralianIndigenous Studies.OVERSEAS INTENSIVESUBJECTSThese subjects give you an amazingopportunity to study in another country,and gain an international perspective anda competitive edge. If you’re studying alanguage, immersing yourself in a newculture can dramatically improve yourlanguage skills.Places are limited and can often becompetitive.Art History travel subjects:• Art Fieldwork• Contemporary Culture (available aspart of fourth-year honours)History travel subjects:• The Graeco-Roman City in Antiquity• Venice Cultures of ConsumptionChina travel subject:• Intensive Chinese Program: ChinaItaly travel subjects:• Contemporary Italy: Study Abroad• The Story of Italian: Study AbroadFrance travel subject:• Paris: Ville Lumiere (on site in Paris)Apply your learning in the real worldTake aninternshipsubject at anon-profit organisationDown and dirty with practicalsummer archaeologyWant to become an archaeologist? You’ll need to learn some hands-onskills such as surveying, excavation and artefact analysis. That’s where thesummer intensive subject ‘Practical Archaeology’ comes in. It gives you achance to get your hands dirty on a real-life dig site at a historic homesteadin Melbourne, and will introduce you to some of the fieldwork, scientificand interpretative methods involved in working as an archaeologist.The subject was developed in collaboration with professional consultingarchaeologists and heritage agencies, as well as representatives fromAboriginal Affairs Victoria and Heritage Victoria.coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au 78672-OffAdm.2014CourseBrochureArts27May.indd 74/06/13 3:09 PM

A career with a differenceMelbourne Arts graduates enjoy challenging andrewarding careers in a diverse range of industries,both locally and abroad.WORKPLACE SKILLSOur graduates find that studying arange of disciplines across their Artsdegree equips them with flexiblethinking skills and opens up an array ofcareer opportunities. Each major willgive you specialised skills in a certaindiscipline or field, but all our majorswill give you the following skills andattributes essential in the workplace:• Problem-solving skills – applicablein the workplace for issuesmanagement, consultancy, planning,people management and diplomacy• Excellent written and oralcommunication skills – vital for anyposition of leadership, influence orinnovation• Analytical and planning skills andknowledge – necessary for anyrole that requires planning, riskmanagement or project management• Understanding of cultural diversity –important for careers in internationalrelations, community development,translating and diplomacy• Ability to think creatively andinnovatively – essential for roles inmarketing and advertising, logistics,publishing and editing, consultancyand planning• Ethical leadership skills.PATHWAYS TO GRADUATESTUDYBachelor of Arts graduates can completefurther study at graduate level, throughcoursework or research programs.Programs at the Graduate Schoolof Humanities and Social Sciencesallow students to develop advancedknowledge in a selected disciplineand acquire professional skills for arewarding and meaningful career.Specialised programs are also offeredby other graduate schools at theUniversity of Melbourne.See pages 20–21 for more information.#9in the world forgraduate employabilityJoin our graduates atsome of the world’s mostinfluential organisations:- ANZ- Australian government- Fairfax newspapers- IBM- Lonely Planet- United Nations- World VisionWHERE ARE OUR ARTSGRADUATES NOW?Melbourne Bachelor of Arts graduateshave diverse skills which enable themto work in a wide range of occupations,depending on where their passions,experience and opportunities take them.Some of the entry-level positions takenup by recent graduates include:• Arts administrator• Business consultant• Communications officer• Conservator• Editor• Electronic and desktop publisher• Executive officer• Media adviser• Policy officer• Project manager• Research assistant• Student adviser• Technical writer• Training coordinator• Travel writer.For more information about graduatedestinations, visit:ba.unimelb.edu.au/pathways/graduate_destinations.htmlA momentwith TracySun, Editorof 588MagazineThe application processfor the key position atMelbourne’s largest Chineselanguage magazine was highlycompetitive, but Arts alumniTracy Sun felt prepared. Duringher degree she focused ongetting her work published,even though she usuallywasn’t paid for her time, whichmeant she could demonstrateexperience and enthusiasmduring her interview.“During my studies I was headof the Chinese Publisher’sGroup at the University, andhelped to make a magazinewith fellow students. I alsoworked at Australian ChineseDaily,” she said.Tracy believes students shoulduse their time at universityto find out what they enjoyand to work out their ownidentity – one that is uniqueand will help them find a placein the competitive job market.QS World University Rankings 20128 coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au8672-OffAdm.2014CourseBrochureArts27May.indd 84/06/13 3:09 PM

Arts majorsA major is a group of subjects within a particularstudy area. You can choose up to two majors asthe focus of your degree. Read more about themajors available on the following pages.ANCIENT WORLD STUDIESAncient World Studies is the study ofClassical Greece and Rome, as wellas Egypt and the Near East, from3000 BCE to the 4th century CE.You can choose a variety of subjectstreams, which combine the studyof ancient languages and texts intranslation (such as myth, literature,history and philosophy) with the studyof archaeology, art and architecturalmonuments. You can focus on aparticular time period, geographic region,technical specialisation (such as myth orceramics) or thematic area of study.Career paths include archaeology,classics teaching, curatorship, tourism,librarianship and archival work, andacademic research.ANTHROPOLOGYAnthropology is the study of themany societies and cultures of theworld and their complex interaction.Anthropology’s global scope iscomplemented by a local focus,and a unique perspective gainedby participation in the daily life andlanguage of the communities studied.Contemporary social anthropologyasks broad and detailed questionsabout what it means to be human in aglobalised world, as well as providinga critical vantage point from which toreflect on ourselves and others.Career paths include archaeology,history, academia, sociology,government and consultancy.ARABICThe Arabic program offers an integratedway of studying Arabic language andaspects of Arab and Islamic culture.Beyond studying the language itself, youalso have the opportunity to learn aboutthe nature of living, seeing, acting andinteracting in the ’Arab way’. You willdevelop language proficiency, as wellas awareness of issues related to Arabicliterature, history, sociology and religion.Career paths include internationalrelations, diplomacy, communitydevelopment, translation,communications and government.ART HISTORYThe University of Melbourne isthe premier provider of art historyeducation in Australia. Thematic andinterdisciplinary subjects deal withthe theories of art history, art and themarket, prints and other issues. Areasof specialisation include late antiquity,medieval, renaissance, baroque,18th and 19th century European art,modernism and postmodernism,contemporary art, Indigenous Australianart and international art.Career paths include art curatorship, artspromotion, arts management, history,arts policy and communications.ASIAN STUDIESKnowledge of Asia is a crucial assetat this time of rapid globalisationand social change. Our AsianStudies program is one of thelargest in Australia and comprises acomprehensive range of subjects inthe intellectual, cultural, political andreligious traditions of Asia, with afocus on China, Indonesia, Japan andSouth East Asia. Asian Studies subjectsare taught in English and do notrequire language prerequisites. Studyabroad programs and opportunities toparticipate in events and activities withan Asian focus are available.Career paths include internationalrelations, diplomacy, communitydevelopment, communications andgovernment.See the course plan on page 5.AUSTRALIAN INDIGENOUSSTUDIESThe Australian Indigenous Studiesmajor offers unique perspectives onAboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderhistories and culture. Themes includeIndigenous cultural production, keythinkers and concepts, settler andIndigenous environmental ethics,Aboriginal women and colonialism,Indigenous health, and issues relatingto land, law and philosophy.Career paths include communitydevelopment, policy, sociology andgovernment.CHINESELearn to speak one of the mostimportant languages in the world. Bytaking Chinese language you can learnabout the history and contemporaryculture of one of Australia’s mostimportant trade and cultural partners.As a Chinese speaker you wouldbecome eligible for many newemerging employment opportunities.You will be placed in an appropriateclass level according to your ability andbackground in the language.Career paths include internationalrelations, diplomacy, communitydevelopment, translation,communications and government.CLASSICSIn this major, you will study thelanguages of Ancient Greek and Latin,exploring ancient culture through theliterature of ancient Greece and Romein the original languages. You willprogress through one or both of theselanguages from beginner through toadvanced levels.Career paths include teaching andacademia, government, policydevelopment, public service,librarianship and archival work, andheritage consultancy.#1 in Victoria#13 in the worldFor English Languageand LiteratureQS World University Rankings by Subject 2013Arts majorscoursesearch.unimelb.edu.au 98672-OffAdm.2014CourseBrochureArts27May.indd 94/06/13 3:10 PM

CREATIVE WRITINGThis major lets you explore yourcreative potential and extend yourwork to avant-garde, cross-genre andexperimental forms of writing. You willcritically test the creative potential andinfluence of contemporary theoreticaland philosophical schools of thoughtin all forms of writing. Areas ofspecialisation include fiction, poetry,poetics, non-fiction, performance andwriting for theatre, and autobiography.Teachers in the creative writingprogram include award-winning writers.Career paths include writing, publishing,editing, corporate communications andmarketing.CRIMINOLOGYCriminology is the study of humanbehaviour and explores the motivationsbehind criminal activities. It drawsknowledge and perspectives froma range of disciplines such as law,sociology, psychology, psychiatry andhistory. Criminologists work in a widerange of fields including policy, crimeprevention, corporate and white-collarcrime, business regulation, drug policyand consumer and environmentalprotection. Increasingly, criminologistsalso study the ways cultures depictcrime, whether in newspapers,television and other mass media or infilms, novels and art.Career paths include legal advising,policing, policy development, sociology,defence and government.ECONOMICSEconomics is essential to modern life,because it seeks to understand, assessand explain the mechanisms of marketsand national economies. The Economicsmajor builds problem-solving skills thatare applicable to careers in businessand government. It will teach you howto analyse and interpret data and equipyou with the tools to find smart solutionsfor the numerous problems confrontinggovernments and the commercial world.Three areas of study are available withinthe main discipline: microeconomics,macroeconomics and econometrics,and quantitative methods. Students whowish to pursue a major in Economicsthrough the Bachelor of Arts degree are required to meet the mathsprerequisites as determined by theFaculty of Business and Economics.See page 22 for more details.Career paths include human resources,project management, marketing andcommunications, management andconsultancy.ENGLISH AND THEATRESTUDIESEnglish and Theatre Studies is acombined program, and you canspecialise in either area. It offers studiesin imaginative writing and dramaticperformance, focusing on their formsand traditions, and on the myriadways they engage with the everydayworld. The program offers subjectsin a wide range of fields, from themedieval to romanticism, modernism,postmodernism and beyond. Thisincludes British, Australian, Americanand postcolonial writing and theatre, andliterary, cultural and performance theory.Career paths include authorship,publishing, arts management, corporatecommunications, cinema management,and marketing.FRENCHFrench is one of the world’s majorinternational languages. It is spoken byover 200 million people in 43 countries,on five continents. A knowledge ofFrench may increase access to careersin international relations, developmentstudies, business, science and the arts.The overall objective of the Frenchprogram is to teach you to processinformation from a wide variety ofmaterials in French, both written andspoken, and to produce accounts anddiscussions of that information in avariety of forms.Career paths include internationalrelations, diplomacy, communitydevelopment, translation,communications and government.Sample course plan – Bachelor Arts QMajors in Economics and Media and CommunicationsYear 1Year 2Year 3Semester 1Semester 2Semester 1Semester 2Semester 1Semester 2PowerLanguageUnderstandingAustralianMediaNet CommunicationsPerspectives inGlobal MediaCulturesIntroductionto CinemaStudiesThe Secret Lifeof LanguageIntroduction toMedia WritingCognitivePsychologyWritingJournalismPerception,Memory andCognitionAn abundanceof options!“ I’m glad to be at universitybecause my social horizonshave expanded a lot and I havegained more independencein the academic system. I likebeing able to choose subjectsI like and to set my timetableinstead of having it set outfor me. ”Exxy ChenBachelor of ArtsFirst yearQuantitativeMethods 1Law in SocietyQuantitativeMethods 2Criminal Lawand PoliticalJusticeBasicEconometricsGlobalCriminologyIntroductoryMicroeconomicsIntroductoryMacroeconomicsIntermediateMacroeconomicsIntermediateMicroeconomicsMarketingCommunicationsMicroeconomicsMacroeconomicsArts Foundation subjects Major subjects: EconomicsMajor subjects: Media and Communications Elective subjects Breadth subjectsWQ This is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will beadvised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.W Due to the structure of the Economics major, six subjects must be allocated to the breadthcomponent of the degree.10 coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au8672-OffAdm.2014CourseBrochureArts27May.indd 104/06/13 3:10 PM

GENDER STUDIESGender Studies considers the effectof gender and sexuality on a range ofdiscourses embedded within cultures,identities and global histories. Graduatespossess exceptional skills in creativeand critical thinking, textual and visualanalysis, and writing and communication.The training you will receive in the roleof gender in everyday life and in globalcultures also provides crucial preparationfor dealing with the gendered nature ofthe workplace. Subjects consider ideasabout sexual difference, sexual politicsand sexuality through close engagementwith a broad variety of theorists, casestudies and media.Career pathways include sociology,community development, policydevelopment, government, academiaand research.GEOGRAPHYGeography examines the dynamicrelationships between societies andenvironments. It is a globally focuseddiscipline that seeks to understand thecomplex connections between peopleand place in order to work towards amore equitable world. Field classes inAustralia and overseas offer studentsthe opportunity to explore and examinegeographical issues and problems firsthand.Career paths include consulting, policy,biodiversity conservation, climatechange mitigation and adaptation,disaster risk management, internationaldevelopment, natural resourcemanagement, rural and urban planning,and sustainable urban development.GERMANGerman has more than 100 million nativespeakers and is one of the most popularlanguages worldwide. A knowledge ofGerman opens up the rich culture ofGerman-speaking Europe as well as itshistory, philosophy, literature, musicand scientific traditions. The Germanprogram has a proud history of morethan half a century at the University andprovides the opportunity to completepart of your studies overseas throughscholarships and exchange programs.You will be placed in an appropriateclass level according to your ability andbackground in the language.Career paths include internationalrelations, diplomacy, communitydevelopment, translation,communications and government.HEBREW AND JEWISHSTUDIESThe Hebrew and Jewish Studiesprogram offers an unparalleledopportunity to study the developmentof Jewish civilisation, Israeli history andculture, and the Hebrew language. TheHebrew and Jewish Studies programinvestigates the history, literature,archaeology, philosophy, ethnographyand social theory of Jewish societyand culture. You will engage incontemporary debates about ethnicityand identity, assimilation, exile andDiaspora cultures.Career paths include internationalrelations, diplomacy, communitydevelopment, translation, teaching, andreligious and community work.HISTORYThe History curriculum offers you theopportunity to understand the worlds ofthe past, to reflect on the making of thepresent, and to develop the capacitiesto locate information, analyse evidence,think critically and communicateeffectively. The discipline offers bothgreat range and detailed attention toparticular places, times and themes.Courses extend from the medievalworld to the great empires, to our mostimmediate past. All offerings reflectthe latest developments in historicalresearch and vocational practice.Career paths include teaching andacademia, government, policydevelopment, public service,librarianship and archival work, andheritage consultancy.See the course plan on page 5.HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHYOF SCIENCEThe aim of History and Philosophy ofScience is to understand science – howit works, its historical development andits function in modern society. Historyand Philosophy of Science integratesphilosophical, historical and sociologicalapproaches to the study of science. Youwill gain analytical skills in evaluatingscientific (and non-scientific) knowledgeas well as a broad understanding of thehistorical development of science in itsinteractions with philosophy, religionand society.Career paths include history, sociology,government, teaching, academia andresearch.An agent forpositive change“ The highlight for me wasstudying cultural geography,which goes into thephilosophy of how and whyhumans interact with theenvironment. Since graduatingI have founded Polykala, anot-for-profit social enterprisethat delivers training to newlyarrived asylum seekers,refugees and migrants onenvironmental awareness,community leadership andyouth empowerment. ”Ananth GopalBachelor of Arts (Honours)Major in GeographyINDONESIANLearn the language of one of Australia’sclosest neighbours. By learningIndonesian you will open up manyinteresting employment opportunitiesin Indonesia and with the manyorganisations who work with thecountry’s population of over 200 million,including the Australian Government.You will be placed in an appropriateclass level according to your ability andbackground in the language.Career paths include internationalrelations, diplomacy, communitydevelopment, translation,communications and government.ISLAMIC STUDIESIslam is one of the fastest-growingreligions in the world, embracedby around one-fifth of the world’spopulation. Through the Islamic Studiesprogram, you will study the developmentof Islamic thought and Muslimsocieties from a broad multidisciplinaryperspective. Islamic Studies addressesthe issues relevant to the development ofIslam as a religion and civilisation fromits origins to the present.Arts majorsCareer paths include internationalrelations, diplomacy, communitydevelopment, communications,government and policy development.coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au 118672-OffAdm.2014CourseBrochureArts27May.indd 114/06/13 3:10 PM

ITALIANStudy Italian language and culturein one of Australia’s leading Italianlanguage programs. Learn the languageof a culturally rich country to help withyour own travel, and learn how Italyhas influenced Australian art, foodand lifestyle. You will be placed in anappropriate class level according to yourability and background in the language.Career paths include internationalrelations, diplomacy, communitydevelopment, translation,communications and government.JAPANESEOur Japanese program is one of thelargest in Australia. The languagesubjects, taught at a range of levelsfrom beginner to advanced, aredesigned to maximise acquisition ofthe language and to develop yourcommunication skills in varioustypes of texts, interactional contextsand strategic aspects of meaningmaking.You will also develop a broadunderstanding of cultural, social andhistorical aspects of Japan.Career paths include internationalrelations, diplomacy, communitydevelopment, translation,communications and government.See the course plan on page 5.#1 in Australia#14 in the worldFor Communication andMedia StudiesQS World University Rankings by Subject 2013LINGUISTICS AND APPLIEDLINGUISTICSLinguistics is the study of language inall its aspects, including its structure,its diversity, how it changes andevolves, how people learn and makeuse of it to communicate, and how it isimplicated in relations of power. Thismajor will give you an insight into themost fundamental of all human faculties,developing strong analytical skills and afoundation for work in diverse areas.Career paths include translation,teaching, language assessment, research,communications and consultancy.See the course plan on page 13.MEDIA ANDCOMMUNICATIONSThe study of Media and Communicationsoffers you foundational knowledge forthe 21st century. It equips you with acritical understanding of the constantlychanging global media environmentsand technologies, and provides coreresearch and professional skills valuedacross a range of media sectors. A widearray of subjects is available, coveringkey developments in media industriesand new communication technologies,and their effect on politics, societyand culture.Career paths include journalism,publishing, public relations, marketing,communications and mediamanagement.See the course plan on page 10.PHILOSOPHYPhilosophy is the study of the mostfundamental aspects of reality and value.Every area of inquiry and endeavour –from art and history through politics andeconomics to biology and mathematics– generates philosophical issues aboutour world and our place in it. Workin philosophy involves the creative,critical task of constructing, clarifyingand comparing ideas. We dig into thefundamental assumptions beneath oureveryday views, to see how they hangtogether, how they can be improved, orhow we might have reason to prefer oneover another.Career paths include analysis andresearch, policy development, educationand training, ethics, communications andacademia.See the course plan on page 5.POLITICS ANDINTERNATIONAL STUDIESThe Politics and International Studies majorgives you an understanding of the mainpolitical issues, institutions, ideas andactors that dominate the local, nationaland international agenda. It exploresthe relationships between countries andregions, and the international system as awhole. The wide range of issues and topicscovered includes globalisation, regionalism,environmental politics, American powerand diplomacy, and international relations.Career paths include internationalrelations, diplomacy, multinationalbusiness, politics, policy developmentand government.Studying relevant,real-world topics“ Choosing to specialise in Mediaand Communications came asa result of my natural affinity forwriting and a fascination withhow new technologies and mediacoverage affect our lives. ”Jack PalazzoBachelor of ArtsMajor in Media andCommunications12 coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au8672-OffAdm.2014CourseBrochureArts27May.indd 124/06/13 3:10 PM

Sample course plan – Bachelor Arts QMajors in Psychology and Linguistics and Applied LinguisticsYear 1Year 2Year 3Semester 1Semester 2Semester 1Semester 2Semester 1Semester 2PSYCHOLOGYMind, Brain andBehaviour 1Mind, Brain andBehaviour 2DevelopmentPsychologyPersonalityand SocialPsychologyResearchMethods forHuman InquiryPsychologicalScience:Theory andPracticeTaught at the University since the late1800s, psychology is intellectuallyfascinating and has direct applicationsto everyday life. As a discipline, itembraces a wide range of perspectivesand approaches that contribute to thescientific study and understanding ofbehaviour, especially human behaviour.If you would like to work as a registeredpsychologist in Australia you willneed to complete the AustralianPsychology Accreditation Council(APAC)-accredited major sequence,as illustrated in the sample courseplan. This leads to further study, afterwhich you can become an accreditedpsychologist. To complete an accreditedmajor, you must complete 10 subjects,including two as breadth.Career paths include psychologypractice, community health,government and human behaviour.IdentityAboriginalitiesPhoneticsSecondLanguageLearning andTeachingSemanticsAdvancedStudiesof HumanCognitionRUSSIANUnderstandingSocietyThe Secret Lifeof LanguageCognitivePsychologySyntaxFirst LanguageAcquisitionExploringLinguisticsDiversity(capstone)Critical Thinkingwith DataSeeing: TheWhole PictureBiologicalPsychologyDangerousEarthArts InternshipThe PsychopathologyofEveryday LifeArts Foundation subjects Major subjects: PsychologyMajor subjects: Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Elective subjects Breadth subjectsWQ This is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will beadvised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.W You must complete at least four breadth subjects, plus another two subjects either as breadth orfrom your core studies. For details on breadth, see page 6.Russia is and will continue to be oneof the world’s largest political powers.Speakers of Russian can betterunderstand the place of this rich anddiverse country and where it is placedin politics, economics and culture. Youwill be placed in an appropriate classlevel according to your ability andbackground in the language.Career paths include internationalrelations, diplomacy, communitydevelopment, translation,communications and government.SCREEN AND CULTURALSTUDIESThis major embraces a wide rangeof material: film and popular media;screen histories; Australian, Hollywoodand arthouse cinemas; everydaylife; television and entertainment;ethnographic and documentary cinema;computer games; the internet; andthe representation of global cultures.It offers subjects about the nature andhistory of film and cultural studies. Theseinclude such issues as film and screenaesthetics, identity and gender, sexualityand spectatorship, the nature of narrativestructures and class ideologies.Career paths include art curatorship,sociology, government and academia.SOCIOLOGYSociology explores issues related tocontemporary families, gender relations,ethnic, racial and sexual identity, andthe body, through to media, newtechnologies and globalisation. You willlearn about patterns of social inequalityand new forms of social problems, andthe ways in which people and societiesconfront these new challenges.Career paths include sociology,community development, policydevelopment, government, academiaand research.SPANISH AND LATINAMERICAN STUDIESAs a student of Spanish, you will learnto speak the language of more than25 countries and 350 million people.Subjects cover the culture and historiesof the largest Spanish-speaking nationsand how the language has influencedcultures around the world. By learningsuch a popular and influential language,you will create a wide range of newcareer opportunities. Exchangeopportunities in Spanish-speakingcountries are available.Career paths include internationalrelations, diplomacy, communitydevelopment, translation,communications and government.Arts majorscoursesearch.unimelb.edu.au 138672-OffAdm.2014CourseBrochureArts27May.indd 134/06/13 3:10 PM

Arts minorsA minor is a group of subjects within a particularstudy area, and is taken alongside your major.Any of the majors listed on pages 9–14can be studied as minors, as well as thedisciplines outlined below (which areavailable only as minors).CHINESE STUDIESThe Chinese Studies minor focuseson the cultural, political and religioustraditions of China.DEVELOPMENT STUDIESDevelopment Studies addressesprocesses of social, economic, politicaland cultural change in the global south.This minor allows you to critically examineprocesses of managed change in thedeveloping world, giving you the skillsto intervene in such processes. Throughthis program, you will better understandthe nature of policies and relationshipsat local, national and international levelsthat have shaped poverty, inequalityand insecurity in the contemporaryworld. We examine themes such asdebt and global poverty, environmentalsustainability, the relationship betweencitizens and the state, culture and humanrights, globalisation, national sovereignty,gender inequity, social exclusion, healthand migration.See the course plan on page 5.ENGLISH LANGUAGESTUDIESEnglish Language Studies enhanceseffective use of the most widelyused language in the world. You willdevelop an understanding of the historyof English, its subtle and intricategrammar, and the status of its manysocial and geographical varieties.ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESThis versatile minor enables you togain practical and relevant experiencethrough laboratory work, groupprojects and field trips, includingopportunities for fieldwork researchin China. Environmental Studiescombines knowledge of naturalenvironments with an understandingof how human societies work. Itanalyses environmental management,biogeography and sustainability.EUROPEAN STUDIESEuropean Studies is a cross-disciplinaryprogram that looks at Europeanculture, society and languages. Youwill complete core European Studiessubjects and can also take subjectsfrom areas such as history, literarystudies, languages, philosophy, politicsand art history.KNOWLEDGE ANDLEARNING QThe Knowledge and Learning minorallows you to examine the ways inwhich differing forms of knowledgeare constructed, produced, managedand disseminated. You will discover thelearning processes that support this ina range of social, historical and politicalcontexts.LAW AND JUSTICEIn this minor you will examine thecapacity and power of law to deliverjustice in a range of social, historicaland political contexts. A key focus is theorigins and effects of law's processes.SOCIAL THEORYSocial Theory analyses the organisationand transformations of societies andcultures. It questions the everydayassumptions that shape our lives andconsiders such issues as the division ofpower and the nature of identity.Opened my eyes todifferent options“ Not knowing exactly what Iwant to do as a career meantthe University of Melbournesuited me best as I could tryout lots of different subjectswhile maintaining a focus onPsychology with the possibilityof graduate studies. ”Nellie MontagueBachelor of ArtsMajors in Psychology andApplied LinguisticsDiploma in Languages (French)Q Subject to Academic Board approval14 coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au8672-OffAdm.2014CourseBrochureArts27May.indd 144/06/13 3:10 PM

HonoursAn honours year will help you develop research andanalytical skills, and is a great way to prepare for workor further study.ba.unimelb.edu.au/pathways/honours.htmlHonours is a fourth year of study takenon completion of your undergraduatedegree. It brings together the theory andpractical skills gained in your bachelorsdegree, and allows you to developadvanced skills in:• Research• Analysis• Problem solving• Critical and creative thinking• Communication.The main component of yourhonours year is the completion of anindependent research thesis under theguidance of an academic supervisor.CAREER OUTCOMESHonours improves future careerprospects and opens up a broad rangeof opportunities. Honours graduatesare in high demand from employersbecause of their outstanding research,analytical and communication skills andproven ability to undertake complex,demanding projects independently.A PATHWAY TO FURTHERSTUDYThe honours year is also a pathway tograduate study in humanities, socialsciences and other areas.Honours is usually equivalent to the firstyear of masters by coursework studyin the Graduate School of Humanitiesand Social Sciences. Students whohave completed study in an equivalentdiscipline may be eligible to complete arelated masters by coursework programwithin one year.ELIGIBILTY FOR HONOURSTo be eligible for entry into the honoursprogram, you must have:• A Bachelor of Arts from the Universityof Melbourne, or an equivalentundergraduate degree from anotherinstitution, completed within the lastfive years, with a standard GradePoint Average (GPA) of at least 70 percent, or equivalent; and• Completed a major at an appropriatestandard in a discipline relevantto the specific program you areapplying for; and• Achieved sufficient results in anyprerequisite subjects for the specificprogram you are applying for.Requirements for each area of study areavailable in the University Handbook:handbook.unimelb.edu.auHonours asa pathway to aPhD and beyond!“ I applied for this job becauseit was a great fit due to myacademic and personalinterests, and the connectionback to Australia was quiteimportant. I look after theAustralian Studies centresacross China so it is useful tohave an academic backgroundin Australian studies. I’vealways had a personal interestin culture and the arts, soit’s enjoyable to have thisopportunity to engage withartists and the cultural scene. ”Dr Amanda BarryBachelor of Arts (Honours)PhDCultural Officer, AustralianEmbassy, BeijingHonoursHigh achievement in honours can allowyou direct entry into a research Masterof Arts or a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au 158672-OffAdm.2014CourseBrochureArts27May.indd 154/06/13 3:10 PM

Bachelor of Arts (Extended)This specialised program provides opportunities fortalented Indigenous Australians to study Victoria’smost popular degree. QThe Bachelor of Arts (Extended)has been developed specifically forIndigenous Australians. It is a four-yeardegree with integrated support andacademic skills subjects to ensure yoursuccess in our Arts program. It providesopportunities for those who may notobtain the results required for entry intothe Bachelor of Arts.You will benefit from targeted supportand mentoring, and live on campusin one of the University’s residentialcolleges.In first year, you will complete sixacademic skills (bridging) subjects,which are designed to build youracademic skills, confidence in preparingand presenting your ideas, leadershippotential and teamwork. You will alsotake two Arts Foundation subjectstogether with other Bachelor of Artsstudents.Second year includes one furtheracademic skills subject. You can thenchoose your remaining units in second,third and fourth years as per the regularBachelor of Arts.ELIGIBILITYApplicants to the Bachelor of Arts(Extended) must be of Aboriginalor Torres Strait Islander descentand have completed a VictorianCertificate of Education or interstateequivalent qualification. Non-schoolleavers, mature-age students andalternative pathway applications will beconsidered.Successful students will be selectedon their likelihood to succeed in theBachelor of Arts. Qualifications will beassessed on application.MORE INFO1800 457 528future-indig-students@unimelb.edu.auba.unimelb.edu.au/about/ba-extended.htmlmurrupbarak.unimelb.edu.auSample course plan – Bachelor Arts (Extended) WMajors in Politics and International Studies and Creative WritingYear 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Semester 1Semester 2Semester 1Semester 2Semester 1Semester 2Semester 1Semester 2PowerAboriginalitiesIntroduction toCinema StudiesInternationalPoliticsCriticalAnalyticalSkillsMedia, Politicsand SocietyChinesePolitics andSocietyAppliedResearchMethods(capstone)CommunicationandPerformance 1CommunicationandPerformance 2ReadingWesternLiteratureModern andContemporaryLiteraturePublic PolicyMakingCreativeNon-FictionAmericanPoliticsEncounterswith Writing(capstone)English forAcademicPurposesEnvironmentand StoryCreativeWriting: Ideasand PracticeInterculturalCommunicationScript forPerformancePoetryNovelsBiography andAutobiographyIntroductionto IndigenousLiteratureIdeas andSocietyDesigningEnvironmentsInternet MeetsSocietyStory, Symboland Meaningin the ArtsRelating Healthand LearningGlobal Health,Security andSustainabilitySex, Race,Species andSocial JusticeArts Foundation subjects Major subjects: Politics and International StudiesMajor subjects: Creative Writing Bridging subjects Elective subjectsBreadth subjectsEQ Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre 2013W This is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will beadvised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.E You must complete at least four breadth subjects, plus another two subjects either as breadth orfrom your core studies. For details on breadth, see page 6.16 coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au8672-OffAdm.2014CourseBrochureArts27May.indd 164/06/13 3:10 PM

Chancellors Scholars ProgramWould you like to begin your Arts degree at Melbourne with the securityof knowing a graduate place is reserved for you when you graduate?chancellorscholars.unimelb.edu.auYOU’VE WORKED FOR IT, YOUDESERVE THE REWARDS!The Bachelor of Arts (Chancellor’sScholars Program) gives you aguaranteed place in the graduateprogram of your choice, and a range ofother exciting benefits.The University of Melbourne believesthat as a very high-achieving student,you deserve this assurance. As aChancellor’s Scholar at the Universityof Melbourne, you will be guaranteeda place in the graduate program ofyour choice. You will also be offered acomprehensive program of enrichmentactivities during your undergraduatestudies.BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAMMelbourne National Scholarship(domestic students)• Tuition fee-exempt CommonwealthSupported Place (CSP), valued up toapproximately $30 500 (dependingon your undergraduate degree), and• Annual allowance of $5000 (forVictorian students), or• Annual allowance of $10 000 andone return flight home (for interstatestudents).Consideration for InternationalUndergraduate Scholarships(international students)Internship, research, volunteeror work experience opportunityAcademic enhancementopportunitiesGuaranteed place in thegraduate program of your choice• Domestic students: GuaranteedCommonwealth SupportedPlace (CSP) in professional entrymasters (coursework) degree ofchoice,W subject to meeting courseprerequisites.• International students: Guaranteedinternational fee place in professionalentry masters (coursework) degreeof choice,W subject to meetingcourse prerequisites.• Guaranteed place includes theUniversity of Melbourne’s flagshipgraduate degrees such as the Doctorof Medicine, Juris Doctor (Law),Master of Architecture and Master ofJournalism.• No minimum Grade PointAveage (GPA) is required in yourundergraduate degree, howeveryou may be required to meet courseprerequisites and other requirementsfor specific courses, such as aninterview.SELECTION CRITERIA• Completion of an Australian Year 12or the International Baccalaureate(IB) in Australia in 2013 (you musteither enrol immediately or begranted a deferral by the Universityin the year following Year 12).• ATAR/notional ATAR of 99.90or above• Satisfy undergraduate courseprerequisitesStudents with an ATAR below 99.90may be considered, depending ondemand.Get a place in thegraduate programof your choiceChancellor’s Scholars ProgramEligible for consideration forscholarships ranging from full feeremission to $10 000 fee remission.Melbourne Global ScholarsAwardA grant of up to $2500 to support anapproved period of study overseas onexchange or study abroad during yourundergraduate degree.QQ Subject to exchange availability. Studentsmust achieve a 65 per cent Grade PointAverage during their university studiesto qualify.W Some exclusions apply. For list ofapplicable courses, go to: futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/chancellors-scholarscoursesearch.unimelb.edu.au 178672-OffAdm.2014CourseBrochureArts27May.indd 174/06/13 3:10 PM

Diploma in LanguagesThrough the Diploma in Languages, you can gaina language qualification in addition to your degree,increasing your skills, employability and internationalwork opportunities.ba.unimelb.edu.au/enrich/diplomas.htmlThe Diploma in Languages allowsyou to focus on your chosen degree,without missing out on the opportunityto improve your competitiveness in theglobal career market with a languagequalification. Whether you are seekingto improve your existing language skillsor have no previous language training,the Diploma in Languages opens up aworld of opportunities.The languages available are:• Ancient Greek• Arabic• Chinese• French• German• Hebrew• Indonesian• Italian• Japanese• Latin• Russian• Spanish.Domestic students may be eligible toreceive the final half of the diploma freefrom tuition fees.Available to:Students enrolled in Arts, Biomedicine,Commerce, Environments, Music andScience.PrerequisitesThere are no additional prerequisiterequirements once you are enrolled inyour undergraduate degree.WHEN TO BEGINYou can commence the diploma atthe same time as your undergraduatedegree, or at second or third-year level.If you enrol from first year you willcomplete 100 points of study (eightsubjects) in addition to your degreeprogram. Discuss your options with acourse adviser when commencing yourundergraduate degree.The diploma can only be awarded uponcompletion of the degree.DURATIONThe diploma will generally add an extrayear of full-time study to your degree.However, fast-track opportunities areavailable.Sample course plan – Bachelor Arts and Diploma in Languages QArts majors in Classics and Ancient World StudiesDiploma in Languages in GermanYear 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Semester 1 Latin 1 ReasonSemester 2 Latin 2Semester 1 Latin 3Semester 2 Latin 4Semester 1 Latin 5Semester 2 Latin 6Semester 1Semester 2Underworldand AfterlifeInterpreting theAncient World(capstone)AncientGreek 1AugustanRomeAncient Greece:Archaic toClassicalClassicalMythologyEgyptian andNear EasternMythologyPracticalArchaeologyObjectivity andValueGenetics andthe Evolutionof LifeAncientEgypt andMesopotamiaData andDecisionsGerman 1German 2German 3Cabaret! German 4Global Health,Security andSustainabilityGerman 6New KingdomEgypt, theAegean andthe EastFoundations ofArchitectureGerman 5GermanCulturalStudies AGermanCulturalStudies BThe Power andLimits of LogicArts Foundation subjects Major subjects: Classics Major subjects: Ancient World StudiesElective subjects Breadth subjectsW Diploma in Languages subjectsQ This is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will beadvised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.W You must complete at least four breadth subjects, plus another two subjects either as breadth orfrom your core studies. For details on breadth, see page 6.18 coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au8672-OffAdm.2014CourseBrochureArts27May.indd 184/06/13 3:10 PM

Other concurrentdiplomasConcurrent diplomas offer you another way to followyour passion and earn an additional qualificationalongside your degree.FLEXIBLE STUDY OPTIONSOur diplomas give you many flexibleoptions. You can study a diplomaalongside your undergraduate degree,and add a further year of study. Or youcan cross-credit some of the subjectsin your undergraduate degree toyour diploma and take a fast track tocompletion (potentially completing thediploma in the same time it takes tocomplete the undergraduate degree).DIPLOMA IN INFORMATICSThe Diploma in Informatics will provideyou with a range of IT tools andtechnologies that employers are lookingfor. It is designed to complementyour core studies with fundamentalprogramming and data managementskills.PrerequisitesThere are no additional prerequisitesonce you are enrolled in yourundergraduate degree.msi.unimelb.edu.au/study/undergraduate/concurrent-diplomasDIPLOMA IN MATHEMATICALSCIENCESThe Diploma in Mathematical Sciencesenables you to gain a mathematicsqualification while completing anundergraduate degree.Domestic students may be eligibleto receive the final 50 points of thediploma HECS-free.PrerequisitesVCE Units 3/4 Mathematical Methods orequivalent.studentcentre.unimelb.edu.au/eastern/course_information/concurrent_diplomas#mathDIPLOMA IN MUSIC(PRACTICAL)The Diploma in Music provides youwith the opportunity to engage inindividual instrumental or vocal tuition.It is specially designed for studentswho are interested in complementingtheir bachelors degree with advancedmusical study.PrerequisitesU21 DIPLOMA IN GLOBALISSUES QThe U21 Diploma in Global Issues isideal for students who are consideringcareers that require an internationalperspective.PrerequisitesYou must have completed at least100 points of study at the time ofapplying, and obtained a weightedGrade Point Average (GPA) of at leastH2B (70 per cent) across all subjectscompleted in your bachelors degree.mobility.unimelb.edu.au/outgoing/u21/gipOther concurrent diplomasEntry is by audition, usually held in earlyFebruary.conservatorium.unimelb.edu.au/dipmuspracQ This course is not registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) and cannot be offered tointernational students who require a student visa to study in Australia.coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au 198672-OffAdm.2014CourseBrochureArts27May.indd 194/06/13 3:10 PM

Graduate studyCompleting a graduate qualification after yourbachelors degree will set you up to become a leaderin your field, and open up a wide range of careeropportunities and increased earning potential.The University of Melbourne offersprofessional qualifications at masterslevel through our prestigious graduateschools. Our graduate programsoffer intensive, focused study andprofessional knowledge – makingyou ’job ready’ and preparing you forprofessional employment in Australiaand abroad.Designed with the needs ofinternationally mobile graduates inmind, these qualifications are endorsedby the Australian Government aspathways to professional employment inAustralia. Many are also recognised byprofessional bodies around the world.On graduation, you’ll be awarded amasters qualification in your chosenfield. This is a higher level of qualificationthan you would gain studying a ’double’or ’combined’ undergraduate bachelorsdegree at another university.GRADUATE STUDY IN THEFACULTY OF ARTSIf you’d like to develop advanced skillsin a specific area after completingyour Bachelor of Arts, a graduatequalification from the Graduate Schoolof Humanities and Social Sciences orthe Melbourne School of Governmentcould be the ideal choice.The programs offered help youexplore, question and develop ideasand theories, and foster your talents,passion and creativity. They give youthe skills to interpret and deal with realworldsituations and make a positivecontribution to the world.Renowned academics teach programsin cultural management, media,communications and publishing, thesocial sciences, government and more.MELBOURNE SCHOOL OFGOVERNMENTThe Melbourne School of Governmentbrings together academics, politicians,industry leaders and civil societyorganisations, and draws on theircombined expertise and leadership toimprove public decision-making, buildstronger institutions and find actionablesolutions to political and policychallenges.The school offers graduate courseworkand research programs in:• Development Studies• International Relations• Public Policy and Management.government.unimelb.edu.auGRADUATE SCHOOL OFHUMANITIES AND SOCIALSCIENCESThe Graduate School of Humanities andSocial Sciences offers 12 professionallyoriented masters by courseworkprograms.Executive Master of ArtsThe Executive Master of Arts (EMA),the first program of its kind inAustralia, fosters ethical leadershipand social engagement. The EMAlinks your previous discipline-specificknowledge with new strategic andprofessional skills. You will study areassuch as professional communication,leadership, people management,financial management and budgeting,and project management methodology.The EMA curriculum includes casestudies of real leaders, guest speakers,and opportunities for group discussionand critical self-reflection. You will alsohave the opportunity to participatein an internship aimed at providingvaluable professional experience andan opportunity to extend professionalnetworks.graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au/emaCultural Management• Master of Art Curatorship• Master of Arts and CulturalManagement• Master of Cultural MaterialsConservationMedia, Communications andPublishing• Master of Creative Writing,Publishing and Editing• Master of Global MediaCommunications• Master of Journalism• Master of Publishing andCommunicationsSocial Sciences• Master of Applied Linguistics• Master of Arts (Professional andApplied Ethics)• Master of Criminology• Master of Social Policygraduate.arts.unimelb.edu.auA masters degree is ahigher level ofqualificationthan a doublebachelors degreePrograms without borders” I was lucky enough to do my internship at the United NationsVolunteers (UNV) Programme Headquarters in Bonn, Germany, whichwas an incredible opportunity. Borders are limitless, opportunities arecountless and it is very true that you can tailor the Executive Master ofArts to your own profession and goals – not every course can do that. ”Jill IsmailovaExecutive Master of Arts20 coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au8672-OffAdm.2014CourseBrochureArts27May.indd 204/06/13 3:11 PM

RESEARCHTeaching and learning in the GraduateSchool of Humanities and SocialSciences and Melbourne School ofGovernment benefits from the researchstrengths and connections of the staffacross five schools and numerousspecialist interdisciplinary researchcentres. More than 200 academic staffmembers currently supervise researchstudents across a broad range ofspecialisations. These specialisationsadvance understanding of issues such asglobalisation, cultural diversity and socialvalues, while enriching Australian society.graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au/researchgovernment.unimelb.edu.auGRADUATE COURSES INOTHER FIELDSGraduate degrees offered by otherMelbourne graduate schools include:• Doctor of Medicine E• Juris Doctor (Law)• Master of Architecture• Master of Landscape Architecture• Master of Management• Master of Management (HumanResources)• Master of Nursing Science• Master of Psychology• Master of Public Health• Master of Social Work• Master of Speech Pathology• Master of Teaching• Master of Urban Planning.For a full list of our graduate degrees visit:coursesearch.unimelb.edu.auGraduate students gofurther, fasterIn Australia, people with agraduate degree earn $21 000more per year on average thanthose with a bachelors degree.Postgraduate Destinations 2011,Graduate Careers AustraliaGraduate studyGuaranteed entry intograduate degrees QWould you like to begin your undergraduate degree at Melbourne with thesecurity of knowing a graduate place is reserved for you?Guarantees depend on the ATAR/notional ATAR you achieve:ATAR of99.90+ATAR of96.00–99.85ATARbelow96.00A guaranteed place in the graduate degree of yourchoice, subject to meeting the prerequisites. Theguarantee applies to our professional entry mastersdegrees, including the University’s flagship graduatedegrees such as the Juris Doctor (Law) and the Masterof Architecture.W No minimum Grade Point Average(GPA) is required in your undergraduate degree.Youll also be eligible for the Chancellor’s ScholarsProgram – see page 17.A guaranteed place in your choice of a rangeof graduate degrees,W subject to meeting theprerequisites and achieving a Grade Point Average(GPA) of 65% in your undergraduate degree.You may be eligible for a range of other guarantees.To see all your options, go to futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/guaranteed-entryQ The guaranteed entry pathways above are available to domestic and international studentswho complete an Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma inAustralia in 2013. Eligible students must enrol in a University of Melbourne undergraduatedegree immediately following Year 12, or be granted a deferral by the University.W Some exclusions apply. See futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/guaranteed-entry for thelist of applicable courses.E You must take a particular sequence of subjects in the Bachelor of Arts to meet the prerequisitesfor the Doctor of Medicine. Students wishing to take this pathway should speak to a studentadvisor prior to choosing their subjects in first semester.A career injournalism – beforegraduating!“ I’ve been fortunate enoughto obtain a cadet journalistposition with the EurekaReport, a subsidiary ofNewscorp that advises andeducates its subscribersabout finance. ”David GilmourMaster of JournalismDavid intends to complete hisfinal two subjects in the Masterof Journalism while working inhis cadetship role.MORE INFOGraduate School of Humanitiesand Social Sciences+61 3 9035 4444via graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au/contactgraduate.arts.unimelb.edu.auMelbourne School ofGovernment+61 3 9035 4444via graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au/contactgovernment.unimelb.edu.aucoursesearch.unimelb.edu.au 218672-OffAdm.2014CourseBrochureArts27May.indd 214/06/13 3:11 PM

Entry requirementsQUALIFICATIONBACHELOR OF ARTSBACHELOR OF ARTS(CHANCELLOR’S SCHOLARSPROGRAM)Australian Year 12Domestic students: 2014 Minimum ATAR Q 85.00 99.90 WDomestic students: 2013 Clearly-in Rank 91.40 99.90International students: 201485.00 99.90 EGuaranteed ATAR EVCE (units 3 and 4) prerequisite subjects A study score of at least 25 in English/English Language/Literature or at least30 in ESL.RInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma2014 Guaranteed IB score E 31 99.90 (notional ATAR) WIB prerequisite subjectsEnglish.RT44GCE A Levels/Singapore A Levels2014 Guaranteed score E BCC Not available to A Level students.A Level prerequisite subjectsAt least Grade C in an accepted AS LevelEnglish subject.RY4Trinity College Foundation Studies2014 Guaranteed score E 82U4 Not available to TCFS students.TCFS prerequisite subjectsEAP (a score of at least 50%) and a scoreof at least 70% for both English andHistory of Ideas (Adv).RFor more details, or to see the entry requirements for other qualifications not listed here, go to: coursesearch.unimelb.edu.auQ Domestic students: Applicants whoachieve the minimum ATAR for a coursewill be eligible for a place, providedprerequisite studies and any other specificcourse requirements are met. The Clearly-inRank may be higher depending on demandfor the course and the number of placesavailable. Only applicants eligible for specialentry schemes will be admitted belowthe minimum ATAR. Minimum ATARs arereviewed annually.W Students who achieve an ATAR/notionalATAR of 99.90 or above and satisfy courseprerequisites will be guaranteed a placein the Chancellor’s Scholars Program.Students with an ATAR/notional ATARbelow 99.90 may be considered dependingon demand. Students must have completedan Australian Year 12 qualification or theIB in Australia in the year prior to entry(students must either enrol immediately orbe granted a deferral in the year followingYear 12).E International students: The Universityguarantees admission to a course when aninternational student achieves the requiredscore, meets prerequisite studies, satisfiesthe English language requirements, andthere are still places available in the courseat the time of acceptance. If you do notmeet the guaranteed score your applicationcannot be considered for entry. Guaranteedscores apply only if no further study hasbeen undertaken after completion of one ofthese programs.Guaranteed ATARs are reviewed annually.For updates visit: futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/entry-req/ugrad-intDomestic students completing aninternational qualification: The scorelisted should be considered a minimumscore to be eligible for a place in thatcourse. The standard required for entry maybe higher, depending on demand for thecourse and the number of places available.R Students who wish to pursue a majorin Economics through the Bachelor ofArts degree are required to meet themaths prerequisites as determined by theFaculty of Business and Economics. Seecoursesearch.unimelb.edu.au for details.Students admitted to the Bachelor of Artswho do not meet these prerequisites will notbe able to undertake a major in Economics.T For students with English as their secondlanguage a pass in English B at therequired level will be accepted as satisfyingthe English prerequisite. Except wherespecified, IB subjects must be passed to atleast Grade 4 Standard or Higher Level.Y Accepted GCE AS and A Level Englishsubjects are: General Paper, GeneralStudies, English Language and Literature,English Literature, English Language.Singapore A Level subject Knowledge andEnquiry (H2) is also accepted. A grade of atleast C is required to meet the University’sEnglish language requirements.U Prerequisite subjects must be included inthe calculation of the ’Best Four’ result.22 coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au8672-OffAdm.2014CourseBrochureArts27May.indd 224/06/13 3:11 PM

AdmissionsHOW TO APPLYDomestic studentsDomestic students applying for anundergraduate course must submitan application through the VictorianTertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).Domestic students studying overseasmust also apply through VTAC.Full details about the VTAC applicationprocess can be found at:vtac.edu.auInternational studentsInternational students studying theVCE, an Australian Year 12 or IB inAustralia must apply through VTACfor Semester 1 entry.All other international students,including those undertaking foundationstudies in Australia, must apply directlyto the University or through one of ouroverseas representatives.For a step-by-step guide on how toapply, visit:futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/admissions/applicationsFEESDomestic studentsAll domestic undergraduate studentsare enrolled in a CommonwealthSupported Place (CSP), subsidised bythe Australian Government.International studentsTuition fees are charged for each yearthat you are enrolled. You will paytuition fees according to your specificenrolment in any given semester.Detailed fee information, including thefee policy covering your enrolment, willbe provided when you are offered aplace at the University.For full details about tuition fees, visit:futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/admissions/feesSCHOLARSHIPSThe Melbourne Scholarships Programis one of the most comprehensive andgenerous in Australia. It recognisesoutstanding academic achievementand provides access to studentswho might otherwise be excluded bysocioeconomic, cultural, geographicand other disadvantages.Arts scholarships and prizesThe Faculty of Arts has a range ofgenerous prizes, scholarships andgrants across individual programs anddisciplines. We offer 105 nominationprizes, where students are nominatedby academics, and 22 scholarships byapplication.Lions Club of Melbourne ChineseInc. ScholarshipThis scholarship enables a studentstudying Chinese at the University ofMelbourne to complete a period ofshort intensive study in China throughthe Intensive Chinese Program: China.Shakespeare ScholarshipThe Shakespeare Scholarship isawarded to the student who submitsthe best 4000–5000 word essayon Shakespeare, as judged by theboard of examiners. The Englishdepartment, in the School of Cultureand Communication, administers thescholarship.Miltiades and Alkistis ChryssavgisScholarshipThis is an annual scholarship awardedto a first-year student commencing theBachelor of Arts.For more information about thescholarships available to Artsstudents visit:arts.unimelb.edu.au/scholarshipsprizesOur scholarships$5.5 millionundergraduate scholarships$3.5 millionresidential college financial aid$2.3 millionstudent financial aid$2 milliontravelling scholarships$260 000Indigenous scholarshipsAccessMelbourneIf you are a domestic student,you can enhance youropportunity for selectionby applying for AccessMelbourne, the University’sspecial entry scheme.Access Melbourne can helpyou gain a place in a course,even if your ATAR is belowthe Clearly-in Rank, by lettingyou explain the ongoingcircumstances that haveaffected your education.Scholarships are also available.access.unimelb.edu.auGet a guaranteed placeThe University has a selectionguarantee for eligible applicantswho have a disadvantagedfinancial background or arefrom a rural or isolated area.Guaranteed ATARs for 2014will be published at:access.unimelb.edu.au/seas-guaranteedHow to applyApplications are made usingthe Special Entry AccessScheme (SEAS) application onthe VTAC website.AdmissionsFor the most up-to-date informationon scholarships, including closingdates, visit:unimelb.edu.au/scholarshipscoursesearch.unimelb.edu.au 238672-OffAdm.2014CourseBrochureArts27May.indd 234/06/13 3:11 PM

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