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156 weeks
On campus
Full-time / Part-time
February | July
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
234 St. Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC 3006
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Year 1 - Foundation & breadth subjects
Arts discipline foundation subjects, breadth subjects, and at least one Arts Discovery subject
Year 2 - Major subjects
Second-year subjects in the student's chosen major(s) and minors
Year 3 - Capstone & major subjects
Capstone subject plus remaining third-year subjects in the student's major(s)
Breadth subjects
Subjects taken outside the Arts faculty, from 40+ available areas of specialisation
Common Questions
The Bachelor of Arts at the University of Melbourne is ranked #1 in Australia for Arts and Humanities by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, and the university itself is ranked #19 in the world.
The guaranteed ATAR for 2026 entry is 88.00, and the lowest selection rank for 2025 was 86.00 (guide only). The Access Melbourne entry scheme is also available for eligible students.
The Bachelor of Arts has intake dates in February and July each year. It takes 3 years to complete full time, or up to 6 years part time.
The Bachelor of Arts covers a wide range of study areas including arts and culture, humanities and social sciences, Asia, business and economics, conservation, culture and communication, economics and analytics, environment, film and television, health sciences, history and philosophy, language and linguistics, music and performing arts, psychological sciences, social and political science, theatre, and writing.
Yes, students can develop job-readiness by accessing a range of student experience opportunities including internships, local and global volunteering placements, fieldwork, and discipline-specific internships.
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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Processing time: Offer letter issued within approximately 1 business days.
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