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Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree.
The University of Melbourne

37

in world overall ranking*

1

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Bachelor of Arts offers a flexible approach to studying the humanities, social sciences and languages, allowing students to build interdisciplinary knowledge and cultural awareness. It is designed to develop leadership and community engagement alongside academic depth, with Honours study available. Students can also enhance employability through practical experiences such as internships, volunteering placements and fieldwork.

What you might learn

Students develop broad and interdisciplinary understanding across arts disciplines while strengthening cultural awareness and critical thinking. The course aims to build communication, leadership and analytical skills that support effective participation in diverse communities and workplaces. It also encourages job-readiness through experiential learning opportunities such as internships and discipline-specific placements.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across government, business, media, education, community organisations and cultural institutions, depending on chosen study areas. The degree supports careers requiring strong communication, analysis and cross-cultural capability, and can be complemented by internships and fieldwork experience. Honours pathways can also support progression to further study and research-focused career options.

Entry requirements

Guaranteed ATAR 2026: 88.00. Lowest selection rank 2025 (guide only): 86.00. English language requirement: IELTS 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0). Access Melbourne is available.


Living Costs in Melbourne**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 15 - 20
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,583 - 2,094
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,207 - 1,596
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 7 - 9
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$38,004 per year

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Information

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3 years

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February, July

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Parkville

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B-ARTS

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconMELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to A$56,000

tick iconMELBOURNE GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to 100% of tuition fees

tick iconINTERNATIONAL GRADUATE MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

Up to 50% of tuition fees

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