Why choose Arts at Melbourne?
Innovation and Tradition When the University of Melbourne first began in 1853, it offered just one course of study and one degree - Arts. Since then, core disciplines such as philsophy, English and classical studies have been joined by contemporary disciplines including media and communications and criminology. Academic Excellence Our BA degree has the highest academic entry requirements of any arts degree in Australia, meaning you will study from leading academic staff, alongside top local and international students. Our academic staff are renowned researchers in their fields and committed teachers who encourage intellectual excellence and critical enquiry. Our teachers also regularly enjoy outstanding reviews in the University's annual Quality of Teaching evaluations. International recognition World University Rankings 2007The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked among the top 30 universities in the world
Discipline rankings 2007
*Source: World University Rankings 2007 published by The Times Higher Education Supplement, UK, November 2007. For further information visits the University’s discipline rankings website Flexibility and Focus The New Generation Bachelor of Arts (BA) offers study in almost 40 areas across the humanities, social sciences and languages. The Melbourne BA also offers the opportunity to focus on ‘majors' or ‘minors' (specialisations) that will be acknowledged on your official transcript of results. The introduction of the Melbourne Model in 2008 provides further opportunities to broaden your Arts degree through complementary breadth studies in disciplines such as biomedicine, commerce, environments, music and science. Visit the Arts fields of study webpage for more information Outstanding Gradaute Careers Melbourne Arts graduates enjoy employment rates well above the national arts average. Our graduates are amongst the leading figures in organisations in Australia and abroad, and enjoy careers in diplomacy government, media and publishing, business, creative arts, education, community sectors both locally and abroad. Visit the careers section for further information on Arts careers. Graduate Study Opportunities Upon completion of your BA, you will have the opportunity to choose from an array of professionally orientated Masters programs. Completing an additional Honours year in Arts may also provide pathways into higher degree research study. Visit the pathways studies site for further details. Study Exchange You can take advantage of the many overseas exchange agreements signed by the University. These provide you with the opportunity to enhance your degree by studying at leading international universities in Europe, Asia or North America. |