The overall objective of the Italian Studies program is to teach you to process information from a wide variety of materials in Italian, both written and spoken. In subjects at all levels, you will be guided towards undertaking independent research projects into areas including language, literature, politics, cinema, theatre, travel writing, food and wine, immigration and identity.

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

Students completing a major or minor in Italian Studies will need to complete a certain distribution of compulsory and elective subjects based on their entry point. The core subjects in Italian are organised in a progressive sequence from Italian 1 through to Italian 6 and beyond. Entry and exit points are determined by the Italian Studies program based on the student’s background in the language, placement testing or prerequisites. Students normally progress through the subjects in consecutive order

For more information on required subjects, view the Handbook entry for this course.

Breadth studies

Breadth is a unique feature of the Melbourne Model. 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.