Your course structure

The Bachelor of Arts requires the successful completion of 24 subjects (300-points), including at least one major. Most students study eight subjects each year (usually four subjects in each semester) for three years full-time, or the part-time equivalent.

Most Arts majors require 100 points of study (usually eight subjects) for attainment. This means out of your 300-point program, you have the opportunity to achieve two majors in your course.

Completing your major

If you are taking Asian Studies as a major, you must complete:

• One level 1 compulsory subject (usually first year)
• Arts Discovery
• 37.5 points (usually three subjects) of level 2 elective subjects (usually at second year)
• 25 points (usually two subjects) of level 3 elective subjects (with no more than 12.5 points (1 subject) of optional elective subjects)
• One level 3 capstone subject (usually at third year)

If you are taking Asian Studies as a minor, you must complete:

• One level 1 compulsory subject
• Arts Discovery
• 25 points (usually two subjects) of level 2 elective subjects (excluding HIST20034 Modern Southeast Asia)
• 25 points (usually two subjects) of level 3 elective subjects (excluding HIST30015 & POLS30011)

Breadth studies

Breadth is a unique feature of the Melbourne curriculum. It gives you the chance to explore subjects outside of arts, developing new perspectives and learning to collaborate with others who have different strengths and interests — just as you will in your future career.

Some of our students use breadth to explore creative interests or topics they have always been curious about. Others used breadth to improve their career prospects by complementing their major with a language, communication skills or business expertise.