Overseas experience
The Faculty of Arts offers a range of overseas intensive subjects in various locations across the world, in collaboration with partner universities and other organisations.
Overseas intensive subjects offer you the opportunity to complete an entire subject in a condensed amount of time with subjects typically running from one to four weeks.
Overview
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, the Faculty of Arts has determined that all Winter UMOS subjects will be cancelled in 2020. Thank you for your understanding as we endeavour to keep our community members safe during this uncertain time. More information.
University of Melbourne Overseas Subject (UMOS)
UMOS are single overseas intensive subjects offered by University of Melbourne faculties that are taught overseas.
Many of the Faculty of Arts overseas intensive subjects involve industry visits and cultural excursions to various sites at the destination. These subjects are an excellent chance to foster international scholarly networks and to approach your subject matter from a different perspective and place. Overseas intensive subjects are available at different stages throughout your degree.
Enrolment into Faculty of Arts overseas intensive subjects is competitive entry by online application and requires subject coordinator approval. Students who are not selected to participate by the subject coordinator will not be eligible to enrol. Further details about the application process can be found in the handbook or the brochure pages for each subject - links to brochure pages are provided on this website.
Pre-requisites may apply to some overseas intensive subjects and places are generally limited to 15-20 students. Please check with a course advisor at Stop 1 to ensure the subject fits in your study plan prior to applying.
There may be an additional program cost for overseas intensive subjects. the program cost will be in addition to your tuition cost which is as per normal fee category. Funding may be available for eligible students and programs.
More information
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Please note: Taking into account heightened risk factors, our concern for both student and staff welfare, and complications that will arise should any student or staff member need to be quarantined while overseas, the Faculty of Arts has determined that all UMOS subjects will be cancelled in 2020.
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Analysing Indonesia: Concepts and Issues (INDO20001)
Indonesia Summer term (November - February)
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Arts in Florence (MULT10019)
Italy January
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Contemporary Italy Study Abroad (ITAL30005 / ITAL20004)
Italy November
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Contemporary Japan (JAPN20005)
Japan Winter term (June - July)
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Cultural Tourism in South East Asia (ANTH30017)
Indonesia Winter term (June-July)
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Experiencing Foodscapes: Italy & Spain (EURO20008 / EURO30007)
Spain and Italy Winter term (June - July)
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Extractive Legacies in Latin America (ANTH30022)
South America Winter term (June-July)
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Field Archaeology (ANCW30025)
Georgia Winter term (June-July)
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In the Heart of the Loire Valley (FREN20020 / FREN30018)
France July
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Italian Cultural Studies A (ITAL20001) and Italian Cultural Studies B (ITAL20009)
Italy Winter term (June-July)
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Korean Politics and Society (KORE30001)
South Korea Winter term (June - July)
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Languages of Venice: Study Abroad (ITAL30012 / ITAL20006)
Italy November
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New Caledonia in the 21st Century (FREN20021 / FREN30019)
New Caledonia Winter term (June - July)
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Realities and Fictions in Argentina (SPAN30020 / SPAN20025)
South America Summer term (November - February)
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Study Contemporary Art Abroad (AHIS30002)
New York June
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Tales of Muslim Spain (SPAN20026 / SPAN30022)
Spain and Morocco November
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Town and Country in China and the West (HIST20073 / HIST30070)
China Summer term (November - February)
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Variation in Japanese Language (JAPN20012 / JAPN30012)
Japan January-February
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Venice and Cultures of Consumption (HIST20052 / HIST30051)
Italy November-December
Please note: Taking into account heightened risk factors, our concern for both student and staff welfare, and complications that will arise should any student or staff member need to be quarantined while overseas, the Faculty of Arts has determined that all overseas components of UMOS subjects will be cancelled in 2020.
Some graduate subjects are still running but as online subjects only, taught in conjunction with staff and students from our partner Universities in overseas destinations: Indonesia Rising? (ASIA90018); Comparative Social Policy (SOCI90003); and Social Policy and Development (POLS90056).
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ASEAN and Southeast Asian Regionalism (POLS90044)
Indonesia This subject will not be held in 2020.
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Comparative Social Policy (SOCI90003)
Indonesia Summer term (November - February)
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Contemporary Art in China (AHIS40013)
Varying locations Winter term (June - July)
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Content in the Field (CUMC90023)
Philippines Winter term (June - July)
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Criminal Justice: Australia and Japan (CRIM90033)
Japan September
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Developing Cultural Industries (AMGT90031)
Indonesia November
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Development and Inequality (DEVT90062)
India Winter term (June - July)
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Indonesia Rising? (ASIA90018)
Indonesia Summer term (November - February)
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International Publishing Project (PUBL90016)
USA Winter term (June - July)
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Leaders, Business & Culture in Florence (MGMT90234)
Italy Summer term (November - February)
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New Horizons in Criminology (CRIM90038)
England Winter term (June)
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Post-Conflict Justice (CRIM90034)
Indonesia Summer term (November - February)
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Social Media and Change (MECM90019)
China Winter term (June - July)
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Social Policy and Development (DEVT90076)
Indonesia Summer term (November - February)
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Studying Contemporary Art Overseas (AHIS40022)
Varying locations Winter term (June - July)
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U21 Advanced International Study
India Summer term (November - February)
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Undergraduate Outbound Exchange
Information for Bachelor of Arts students applying to study at an overseas institution through the University's Exchange or Fee-paying programs.
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Undergraduate Incoming Exchange
Information for international students studying on Exchange or in the Fee-paying program with the Faculty of Arts.
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Graduate coursework Outgoing Exchange
Graduate coursework Exchange students can take up a course place at an approved overseas institution. Students also have the option to study at an overseas institution through a Fee-paying program.
Faculty of Arts Exchange Enabling Scholarship
Undergraduate and graduate
Applications for 2020 open on 5 April and close on 30 April
The Faculty of Arts Exchange Enabling Scholarships provide funding to students who might not be able to consider an overseas experience because of financial constraints or those who could benefit from additional financial support to enhance their experience.
Funding will be assessed and awarded on a needs basis. Applicants are required to provide supporting documentation that attests to the disadvantage experience, such as a Centrelink statements or medical certificates. Applicants who do not submit documentation with their application will not be considered for this funding.
Benefits
Up to $5,000
Faculty of Arts Overseas Subject Travel Grant
Graduate students only
Students are automatically assessed for eligibility once enrolled into an approved program
There are a number of grants available to graduate students undertaking an overseas intensive subject. There is no application form and no need to apply for this grant and all students that complete the subject are automatically considered. The grant will be paid retrospectively following the conclusion of the subject.
Benefits
The grant is valued at $700.
You must make sure that your banking details are up to date in order to receive your payment.
More information on updating your bank account and address details
Keiko Hongo Japanese Scholarship
Undergraduate and graduate
Applications for 2020 open on 10 February and close on 30 March 2020
This scholarship, worth $2000, supports students of Japanese at second year, third year, honours and graduate level. This scholarship can be used to supplement the cost of participating in a structured program in Japan or research fieldwork and other associated activities.
Benefits
A single payment of $2,000.
Several awards of this amount will be offered.
Melbourne Global Language Scholarships
Undergraduate and graduate
This Scholarship is not currently taking applications
Each year a limited number of scholarships are awarded to high achieving undergraduate and graduate language students to support language-enriching study at overseas institutions. These scholarships are designed to assist with the costs of undertaking intensive study programs of reasonable length, or semester/year-long exchanges.
Benefits
The funding value of the scholarships ranges from $1500 to $7000 for programs between 3 weeks and a year in duration, depending on the country of destination and/or the length of the proposed program of study. Intensive study programs will be taken into consideration.
Melbourne Mobility Awards
Undergraduate and graduate
Applications are now open
The University of Melbourne offers a suite of scholarships and grants for students undertaking overseas study as part of their undergraduate or graduate coursework course. Some scholarships are awarded on academic merit and others to assist students who are experiencing disadvantage circumstances.
Benefits
The Melbourne Global Scholars Award, Jamakepe Foundation Scholarship and USA Foundation Scholarship provides a one-off payment of:
- $1,000 for students undertaking overseas study for up to 12 weeks, or
- $2,500 for students undertaking overseas study for 12 weeks or more
The University House Travel Scholarship and Aitchison Travelling Scholarship provide a one-off payment of up to $5,000.
The Melbourne Global Financial Assistance Grant, John and Betty McCreery Travelling/ Study Scholarship and Lin Martin Melbourne Global Scholarship provides a once-off payment up to $6,000.
New Colombo Plan Mobility Grants
Undergraduate
Students are automatically assessed for eligibility once enrolled into an approved program
The New Colombo Plan (NCP) is a signature initiative by the Australian Government to provide opportunities for Australian undergraduate students to undertake study, internships or mentorships in one of 40 participating Indo-Pacific locations.
If you apply and are selected for one of the following NCP Mobility Grants, you will represent the University as an ambassador of the overseas study experience, and will be called upon for promotional and reflective activities when required.
Benefits
The NCP Mobility Grants are awarded to students studying at particular Indo-Pacific institutions, and range from $3,000-$7,000 in value.