Welcome to the Faculty of Arts. We aim to deliver outstanding teaching, research and engagement that enriches our arts communities and contributes to an understanding of the social, cultural, environmental and economic challenges of our time.
The Faculty of Arts is widely recognised as Australia’s premier Arts faculty, with our high place in the Times Higher Education world rankings reflecting our continuing commitment to excellence. The Faculty teaches over 9500 students, employs over 450 staff and offers more than 600 subjects across 40 fields of study.
Study in the Faculty of Arts
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Undergraduate
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) offers a flexible approach to studying the humanities, social sciences and languages.
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Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
For graduate coursework, graduate research and executive education in over 40 disciplines across the humanities and social sciences.
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Honours
The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) is a specialised year of study for students who have achieved academic excellence in their undergraduate degree
Research in the Faculty of Arts contributes to a greater understanding of the society in which we live. Our research is diverse, spanning over almost forty disciplines which range from history and philosophy to creative writing, linguistics, language studies, media studies, criminology, and social policy.
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Research Showcase
The research showcase is focused on four research themes that cross subject-specific boundaries. These themes illustrate what the Faculty holds to be important in terms of quality, excellence, scholarship and research outcomes.
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Research Centres and Groups
The Faculty of Arts contains many research centres and groups that undertake a wide range of research across many disciplines.
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Digital Studio
The Digital Studio in Arts West (Building 148) provides dedicated collaborative, project and informal spaces for researchers, students, collaborators and industry partners.
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Research Support
This section provides support and information on early career research opportunities, research publications and research ethics.
Research Contact
- arts-staffresearch@unimelb.edu.au
- Research Contact List
- Research web page
news and events
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Partnerships
The Faculty of Arts is committed to developing mutually beneficial relationships and partnerships with Australian and international business, government, and non-government organisations.
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International Engagement
International Engagement aims to enhance teaching and research relationships with colleagues around the world. It covers a wide variety of projects embedded in the Indonesia, Latin America and China, as well as key international partnerships and research / commercial international engagement opportunities.
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Alumni and friends
With over 70,000 Faculty of Arts graduates worldwide, our network of alumni and friends make a significant and valuable contribution to the broader community through leadership and excellence.
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Extended and Community Learning Programs
Extended and Community Learning Programs in the Faculty of Arts are high-quality, educational experiences and enrichment opportunities, designed for alumni and the general public for all stages in life to pursue professional and personal interests through curated programs.
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Work with us
The Faculty of Arts offers casual academic appointments throughout the year. Information on how to apply through the Casual Recruitment Registration System can be found in this section.
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Make a gift
Your generosity makes an enormous difference to the development of our students, providing them with the opportunities to enrich and extend their learning.
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Schools
The Faculty of Arts is comprised of one graduate school and five academic schools.
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Engage with our staff
A list of professional Engagement staff within the Faculty of Arts.
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Leadership
The Faculty is led by the Dean and supported by the Faculty Executive Director, and the Faculty Executive.
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Schools and research centres
The Faculty of Arts is home to the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, five academic schools, more than 20 research centres and the Digital Studio.
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Arts West
Arts West is the Faculty of Arts' principal teaching building and the most significant infrastructure project in recent years.
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Facts and history
For 160 years, the Faculty of Arts has adapted to a changing job market and the changing needs of students.
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Indigenous student and employment plans
The Faculty of Arts is committed to promoting access to education and positive employment outcomes for Indigenous Australian students and staff and help to reduce disadvantage among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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Contact us
Contact details for future students, alumni, the media and more.