Welcome to all Bachelor of Arts students
Congratulations on receiving your offer to study a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Melbourne. You are now a part of Australia's leading Arts faculty and a diverse community of leaders and thinkers exploring what it means to be human today.
What you'll find on this page:
- Access resources to help you get started in your Bachelor of Arts
- Learn how to plan your course and explore your study options
- Discover enrichment opportunities including events, programs, student support and peer groups to enhance your study experience.
Getting started in the Bachelor of Arts
We know that you have lots of questions about your studies and we want to ensure that you have a smooth transition to university life. If you haven't already, make sure you accept your offer to confirm your place, sign up to Orientation and other important events and check out the useful resources below to help you in your first week of study and beyond.
Planning your course
Below are the key resources you'll need to understand your course requirements, create a course map, enrol in subjects and create your timetable. More information on course planning in general is available on the University current students website.
University of Melbourne Handbook
The University of Melbourne Handbook is the official source of course and subject information. You'll consult it every year to learn about subject prerequisites, assessment, contact hours and timetable details.
Language studies
Enhance your skills
Make the most of your Bachelor of Arts degree by broadening your world with languages. Choose from 15 language study options to expand your cultural and employment opportunities.
Explore majors and minors
Find your specialty
Get equipped with specialist knowledge in your specific areas of interest. Learn about the requirements for choosing your Arts major, minor or specialisation.
Explore your breadth options
Expand your interests
Choose from a wide range of subjects to study from outside your home faculty to broaden your skills and interests.
Enrich your studies
Make the most of your Bachelor of Arts with mentoring and leadership opportunities, overseas study, internships and more. Explore all enrichment programs.
Peer mentoring
To help you settle in, meet new people and learn more about everything the University has to offer, you will be matched with a peer mentor and a group of first-year peers from your course who you will meet throughout the first few weeks of your first semester.
Academic mentoring
In your second semester, you will be matched with an academic mentor who you will meet with four times throughout your studies. Your mentor will be an experienced member of the Faculty's teaching team and will take an active interest in your wellbeing, progress and success throughout your degree.
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Overseas experience
The Faculty of Arts runs a number of overseas subjects around the world, in collaboration with partner universities. Overseas subjects typically run for a week and may also involve industry visits and cultural excursions.
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Campus experience
Take a campus tour, find study spaces and explore the home of the Bachelor of Arts, the Arts West Building.
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Arts Student Ambassadors
Consider applying for the new Faculty of Arts Student Ambassador Program, where you'll have the chance to volunteer at exciting Arts events and connect with like-minded individuals.
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Arts Student Advisory Council
The Arts Student Advisory Council is a formal platform for regular, on-going conversations between students and Faculty staff.