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
Some overseas subjects will be travelling overseas in 2022, while others will travel regionally within Australia, or continue to be taught online in conjunction with overseas partner Universities. Select Undergraduate Subjects or Graduate Subjects from the overhead menu and then select the tile of the subject you are interested in to access updated 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
For more information please visit:
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Analysing Indonesia: Concepts and Issues (INDO20001)
Indonesia, summer term (November - February). Not running in 2023.
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Contemporary Italy Study Abroad (ITAL30005 / ITAL20004)
Italy, November. Not running in 2023.
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Contemporary Japan (JAPN20005)
Japan, winter term (June - July). Running on campus in Semester 1, 2023, and off campus in Japan Winter Term (3 July 2023 to 19 July 2023).
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Experiencing Foodscapes: Italy & Spain (EURO20008 / EURO30007)
Spain and Italy winter term (June - July). Not running in 2023.
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Field Archaeology (ANCW30025)
Georgia, not running in 2023.
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In the Heart of the Loire Valley (FREN20020 / FREN30018)
France, winter Term (28 June 2023 to 13 July 2023).
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Korean Politics and Society (KORE30001)
South Korea, winter term (30 June 2023 to 17 July 2023).
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The Venice Overseas Intensive
Italy, November (20 November 2023 to 8 December 2023)
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Study Contemporary Art Abroad (AHIS30002)
New York, June. Not running in 2023.
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Tales of Muslim Spain (SPAN20026 / SPAN30022)
Spain and Morocco, not running in 2023
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The French Pacific in a Global Context (FREN20021 / FREN30019)
New Caledonia, not running in 2023
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Variation in Japanese Language (JAPN20012 / JAPN30012)
Japan, summer term (23 January 2023 to 10 February 2023).
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ASEAN and Southeast Asian Regionalism (POLS90044)
Indonesia. Not running in 2023.
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Contemporary Art in China (AHIS40013)
Varying locations, winter term (June - July). Not running in 2023.
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Content in the Field (CUMC90023)
Varying Locations June (19 June 2023 to 23 June 2023).
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Criminal Justice: Australia and Japan (CRIM90033)
Japan, September. Not running in 2023.
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Development and Inequality (DEVT90062)
India, winter term (June - July). Not running in 2023.
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Developing Cultural Industries (AMGT90031)
Indonesia, November. Not running in 2023.
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Future of Work in Comparative Contexts (SOCI90024)
Indonesia, November (20 November 2023 to 29 November 2023).
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Indonesia Rising? (ASIA90018)
Indonesia,summer term (November - February). Not running in 2023.
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International Publishing Project (PUBL90016)
USA, winter term (June - July). Not running in 2023.
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Leaders, Business & Culture in Florence (MGMT90234)
Italy, October (13 October 2023 to 13 December 2023)
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New Horizons in Criminology (CRIM90038)
England, winter term (June). Not running in 2023.
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Post-Conflict Justice (CRIM90034)
Indonesia, summer term (November - February). Not running in 2023.
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Social Media and Change (MECM90019)
China, winter term (June - July). Not running in 2023.
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Social Policy and Development (DEVT90076)
Indonesia, November (6 November 2023 to 10 November 2023).
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Studying Contemporary Art Abroad (AHIS40022/AHIS30002)
Varying locations, winter term (June - July). Not running in 2023.
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U21 Advanced International Study (POLS90064)
India, summer term (November - February). Not running in 2023.
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
Melbourne Global Language Scholarships
Undergraduate and graduate
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.
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.