Welcome to the Faculty of Arts
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.
In light of the emerging COVID-19 situation and continuing policy statements from the State and Federal Government, the University is adopting a series of changes to reduce rates of infection in the community. The health and wellbeing of our community is of paramount importance. Therefore, all University events have been postponed or cancelled from midnight, Tuesday 17 March. Thank you for your understanding as we endeavour to keep our community members safe during this uncertain time. More information.
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Friday 2:00pm - 3:00pmNational Reconciliation Week 2020 Webinar: Challenges and opportunities for Indigenous researchers w...
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Wednesday 1:00pm - 2:00pmVirtual Reality and the Optical Explosion of the Senses
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National Reconciliation Week 2020 Virtual Gallery
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Wednesday 1:00pm - 2:00pmIt Ain’t Over Till the (Digital) Lady Sings: Exploring Digital Scenography in Opera Production’
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How will the arts recover from COVID-19?
Artists whose careers survive the pandemic will emerge with an altered sense of what they do and their place in society, says a University of Melbourne expert.
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Episode 69: Is Indonesia’s COVID-19 response too little, too late?
What is the pandemic telling us about political leadership, and about existing fault lines in Indonesian society?
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How do we teach students about their wellbeing online?
The next step in children's online learning will be how to teach social emotional learning in digital classrooms, says a University of Melbourne expert.
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Museums in cyberspace
In the face of COVID-19 museums moved to engage audiences online; a University of Melbourne expert looks at what works, what doesn’t and where the future lies.
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
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How will the arts recover from COVID-19?
Artists whose careers survive the pandemic will emerge with an altered sense of what they do and their place in society, says a University of Melbourne expert.
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Episode 69: Is Indonesia’s COVID-19 response too little, too late?
What is the pandemic telling us about political leadership, and about existing fault lines in Indonesian society?
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How do we teach students about their wellbeing online?
The next step in children's online learning will be how to teach social emotional learning in digital classrooms, says a University of Melbourne expert.
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Museums in cyberspace
In the face of COVID-19 museums moved to engage audiences online; a University of Melbourne expert looks at what works, what doesn’t and where the future lies.
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Will COVID-19 end globalisation?
Could COVID-19 end globalisation as we know it? A University of Melbourne expert says history demonstrates the dynamism and resilience of global connections.
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Learning a language at home: You are not alone
Our cravings for real-life travel might be met by virtual voyages within language communities during COVID-19 confinement, says a University of Melbourne expert
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Episode 68: Winners and losers in Indonesia’s plans for a new capital city
Indonesian President Joko Widodo is forging ahead with his grand plans to replace Jakarta with a new capital on the island of Borneo.
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How plague helped make Rome a superpower
Epidemics like COVID-19 shape history, as happened in 212 BC when a plague set Rome on the path to becoming a superpower, says a University of Melbourne expert
In light of the emerging COVID-19 situation and continuing policy statements from the State and Federal Government, the University is adopting a series of changes to reduce rates of infection in the community. The health and wellbeing of our community is of paramount importance. Therefore, all University events have been postponed or cancelled from midnight, Tuesday 17 March. Thank you for your understanding as we endeavour to keep our community members safe during this uncertain time. More information.
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Friday 2:00pm - 3:00pmNational Reconciliation Week 2020 Webinar: Challenges and opportunities for Indigenous researchers w...
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Wednesday 1:00pm - 2:00pmVirtual Reality and the Optical Explosion of the Senses
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National Reconciliation Week 2020 Virtual Gallery
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Wednesday 1:00pm - 2:00pmIt Ain’t Over Till the (Digital) Lady Sings: Exploring Digital Scenography in Opera Production’
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Wednesday 1:00pm - 2:00pmPokémon Gone: Loss, Nostalgia, and Virtual Re-wilding in Pokémon GO
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Wednesday 1:00pm - 2:00pmMuseums and Mixed Reality
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Wednesday 1:00pm - 2:00pmVirtual Reality: 170 Years of Embodied Transportation
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.
Research contact
News and events
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The Murrinhpatha Language: A window on country and community (Podcast)
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Who is Nature?
This 360-degrees interactive film invites you on a journey to five Latin American and Australian sites of ceremonial exchange with nature.
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Uncle Jack Charles
The Faculty of Arts is very excited to bring you Uncle Jack Charles. The recording has been developed specifically for the Faculty of Arts National Reconciliation Week 2020 in line with the theme 'In this Together'
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50 Words Project
This project aims to provide fifty words in every Indigenous language of Australia.
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Key Challenges for Asia UNIB10021
This new Level 1 university breadth subject examines the future of Asia through the lens of China, India and Indonesia.
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AI, Ethics and the Law LAWS10009
This new breadth subject for Bachelor of Arts students uses interdisciplinary perspectives to investigate AI, ethics and the law.
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Moving Truths: Kimberley Lee
The Moving Truths series showcases pieces of writing by Faculty of Arts students on the topic of Global Migration.
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National Reconciliation Week Creative Showcase
The Faculty of Arts is calling for submissions from students for National Reconciliation Week Creative Showcase
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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 2019-2025
Shaped and owned by the Faculty, the Strategy Map will guide our efforts as we seek to achieve our aspirations.
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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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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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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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Contact us
Contact details for future students, alumni, the media and more.