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Learning about my
interests in depth
“
I chose Arts at Melbourne
so I could learn about many
different felds. I didn’t go into
university knowing what I was
going to major in, but it fell
into place very naturally. After
trying many different subjects,
I found history was what I
enjoyed the most, and what I
was best at.
”
Olivia Ortega
Bachelor of Arts
Previous graduates have shown that
career possibilities are only limited by your
ambition, dedication and creativity. See
where some of our graduates are now:
HONOURS
The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) program
is a specialised fourth year of study
for students who have achieved
academic excellence in the Bachelor
of Arts. As an honours student you can
extend your knowledge of your major
by undertaking a one-year independent
research thesis under the guidance
of an academic expert. An honours
degree can be a pathway into the
Master of Arts (Research) or a Doctor
of Philosophy (PhD).
FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS
The Graduate School of Humanities
and Social Sciences offers a range of
coursework and research programs.
These include the Executive Master
of Arts, Master of Journalism, Master
of International Relations, Masters by
Research and Doctor of Philosophy.
Programs are also offered across the
University in areas such as architecture,
business and economics, engineering,
information technology, law,
psychology and teaching.
For more information on graduate study
see pages 14–15
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COURSE STRUCTURE
The Bachelor of Arts requires the
successful completion of 24 subjects
(300 points). Most students study eight
subjects each year for three years.
In frst year, you’ll complete one Arts
Foundation subject from a choice of
six. These subjects are designed to
provide you with an introduction to
central concepts, ideas and principles,
assist with your academic transition
to the University, and enable you to
make informed study choices for the
remainder of your degree.
Sample course plan – Bachelor of Arts
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Majors in Media and Communications, and History
Year 1
Semester 1 Power
Media and
Society
Graffti to
Terrorism
Accounting
Processes and
Analysis
Semester 2
Modern
Contemporary
Literature
Age of Empires
International
Politics
Generating
the Wealth of
Nations
Year 2
Semester 1
Understanding
Australian
Media
Introduction to
Media Writing
French
Revolution
Urban History
Semester 2
Net Communi-
cations
US History to
1941: Claiming
Freedom
Rebels and
Revolutionaries
Human Rights
and Global
Justice
Year 3
Semester 1
Writing
Journalism
Controversies
in Australian
History
The USA and
the World:
Democracy and
Empire
Global Health,
Security and
Sustainability
Semester 2
Global Media
Cultures
(Capstone)
Marketing
Communica-
tions
Making History
(Capstone)
Sex, Race,
Species and
Social Justice
Arts Foundation subjects Major subjects: Media and Communications
Major subjects: History Elective subjects Breadth subjects
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This is a sample course plan only. Subjects offered may change from year to year. You will be
advised of current subject offerings prior to subject selection and enrolment.
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You must complete at least four subjects of breadth, plus another two subjects either as breadth
or from Arts discipline subjects. For details on breadth, see page 11.
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subject areas
Arts student Emma Neale received the 2011–2012 Museums and Collections Award