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 health, safety and wellbeing of our community is our number one priority. Our events program is now online. Find out more about the University’s COVID-19 response.
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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Honours
The Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours) is a specialised year of study for students who have achieved academic excellence in their undergraduate degree
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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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The health, safety and wellbeing of our community is our number one priority. Our events program is now online. Find out more about the University’s COVID-19 response.
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, networks 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.
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Research contact
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 83,000 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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Community Education
Traverse the span of human history and culture with our Short Courses and Melbourne Masterclasses.
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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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Strategy and Initiatives
Shaped and owned by the Faculty, the Strategy Map will guide our efforts as we seek to achieve our aspirations.
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Diversity and inclusion
The Faculty of Arts is home to a dynamic, diverse and inclusive community of staff and students where diversity is celebrated.
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Indigenous strategy
The Faculty of Arts is committed to benefitting the peoples, cultures and economies of Melbourne, Australia, the Region and the world.
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Arts West Gallery
Arts West Gallery aims to enrich the educational experience of our students and the broader community through meaningful exhibitions that showcase the value of the humanities, languages and social sciences.
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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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Contact us
Contact details for future students, alumni, the media and more.