Bachelor of Arts

Dookie, Victoria, Australia

Level: Bachelor
Duration: 3.0F/P
Campus: Parkville (VIC)
Intl. Tuition: See fee page →
Home Tuition: A$18,025 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))

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Course Overview

The university hasn't published a course summary we can show here. See the course page on the university's website for full details.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Social science graduates develop analytical and research skills valued across the civil service, consultancy, research organisations, NGOs and business. Many proceed to postgraduate specialisation or professional training.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Student life (indicative)

Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital — an obsessive café culture, world-class street art, live music every night, top-tier restaurants and galleries, and a cosmopolitan energy that consistently ranks it among the world's most liveable cities.

The University at a Glance

Student Population: 75,513
Staff Ratio: 12.0:1
International: 44.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate: 58.0%; of graduates employed
Placement Year: Available; Work experience option

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition: See fee page →
Home Tuition: A$18,025; per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Admission notes

Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
Non-Year 12 prerequisites As for Year 12 or subject equivalents. | Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
Prerequisite (for Economics major) This prerequisite applies to applicants who intend to complete Economics major as part of this course.
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in Mathematical Methods (or equivalent).
Young Applicants Applicants who will be aged less than 17 years old at the start of the semester, may be required to attend an interview to determine whether their age may adversely affect their ability to successfully undertake the course.
You will be contacted if this is required.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to University Of Melbourne (The) Equity schemes information and the University Of Melbourne (The) website Recent Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
Prerequisite (for Economics major) This prerequisite applies to applicants who intend to complete Economics major as part of this course.
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in Mathematical Methods (or equivalent).
Young Applicants Applicants who will be aged less than 17 years old at the start of the semester, may be required to attend an interview to determine whether their age may adversely affect their ability to successfully undertake the course.
You will be contacted if this is required.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to University Of Melbourne (The) Equity schemes information and the University Of Melbourne (The) website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Applicants eligible for the Non-school leaver entry pathway who wish to use a general aptitude test for entry must complete the STAT (both the STAT Multiple Choice and the STAT Written English) or the SAT (all sections of the SAT Reasoning Test, consisting of Critical Reading, Mathematics and Writing).
Refer to the undergraduate entry for mature age applicants page for further information about the admissions tests.
VTAC Personal Statement Applicants with more than one year of prior tertiary study should submit a VTAC Personal Statement detailing their motivation in applying for this course and their future study and career goals.
Young Applicants Applicants who will be aged less than 17 years old at the start of the semester, may be required to attend an interview to determine whether their age may adversely affect their ability to successfully undertake the course.
You will be contacted if this is required.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to University Of Melbourne (The) Equity schemes information and the University Of Melbourne (The) website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Applicants eligible for the Non-school leaver entry pathway who wish to use a general aptitude test for entry must complete the STAT (both the STAT Multiple Choice and the STAT Written English) or the SAT (all sections of the SAT Reasoning Test, consisting of Critical Reading, Mathematics and Writing).
Refer to the undergraduate entry for mature age applicants page for further information about the admissions tests.
VTAC Personal Statement Applicants with more than one year of prior tertiary study should submit a VTAC Personal Statement detailing their motivation in applying for this course and their future study and career goals.
Young Applicants Applicants who will be aged less than 17 years old at the start of the semester, may be required to attend an interview to determine whether their age may adversely affect their ability to successfully undertake the course.
You will be contacted if this is required.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to University Of Melbourne (The) Equity schemes information and the University Of Melbourne (The) website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Applicants eligible for the Non-school leaver entry pathway who wish to use a general aptitude test for entry must complete the STAT (both the STAT Multiple Choice and the STAT Written English) or the SAT (all sections of the SAT Reasoning Test, consisting of Critical Reading, Mathematics and Writing).
Refer to the undergraduate entry for mature age applicants page for further information about the admissions tests.
VTAC Personal Statement Applicants with more than one year of prior tertiary study should submit a VTAC Personal Statement detailing their motivation in applying for this course and their future study and career goals.
Young Applicants Applicants who will be aged less than 17 years old at the start of the semester, may be required to attend an interview to determine whether their age may adversely affect their ability to successfully undertake the course.
You will be contacted if this is required.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to University Of Melbourne (The) Equity schemes information and the University Of Melbourne (The) website

Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

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Campus & City Life

Student Population: 75,513; Total students
Staff Ratio: 12:1; Students per staff
International Students: 44%; Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size: Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative): Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative): 8.0/10
Transport: Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene: Friendly community | Global / diverse | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks

Student Life & City (indicative)

What Students Love

Rich arts & cultural scene
Great café culture
Diverse international food scene
Active music scene

University Stats

Total Students75,513

Student-to-Staff Ratio12:1

International Students44%

Safety Index (indicative)8.0/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment: 58%; Employed after graduation
Placement Year: Available; Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Social science graduates develop analytical and research skills valued across the civil service, consultancy, research organisations, NGOs and business.
Many proceed to postgraduate specialisation or professional training.