Major structure
Overview
Your course structure
Most Arts majors require 75 points of study (usually six subjects) for attainment. Arts minors require 50 points of study (usually four subjects) for attainment. This means you have the opportunity to achieve two majors or one major and one minor in your course. You will also complete breadth studies and other complimentary Arts subjects.
Completing your studies
Students completing a Major or Minor in Russian Studies will need to complete a certain distribution of Compulsory and Elective subjects based on their Entry Point. For more information on required subjects, view the Handbook entry for this course.
Example major and minor structures for Entry Point 1
If you are taking Russian Studies as a major, you must complete:
- 25 credit points (two subjects) of Level 2 major core subjects (usually in second year)
- 12.5 credit points (one subject) of Level 2 major elective subjects (usually in second year)
- 12.5 credit points (one subject) of Level 3 major core subject (usually in third year)
- One (12.5 credit point) level 3 capstone subject (usually in third year)
- 12.5 credit points of Level 3 major elective subjects (usually in third year)
Please note - Foundation Subjects:
A Major begins at second year. Each discipline has one or more first-year Foundation subjects which provide excellent preparation for the Major. The Level 2 language subjects in this Major require the completion of two first-year discipline Foundation language subjects as a pre-requisite.
For more information on required subjects, view the Handbook entry for this major.
If you are taking Russian Studies as a minor, you must complete:
- 25 credit points (two subjects) of Level 2 minor core subjects (usually in second year)
- 25 credit points (two subjects) of Level 3 minor core subjects (usually in third year)
Please note - Foundation Subjects:
A Minor begins at second year. Each discipline has one or more first-year Foundation subjects which provide excellent preparation for the Minor. It is recommended students take two foundation subjects in the discipline.
For more information on required subjects, view the Handbook entry for this minor.
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.
Sasha Greenaway
Sasha Greenaway is currently studying a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Russian Studies.
The University of Melbourne is one of the only universities in Australia to offer Russian, and through my language studies I have had the opportunity to undertake cultural subjects as well. I was fascinated to learn about the foundation of Russian cities and the lives of the Tsars through my Russian classes. Through these classes I have developed an interest in politics, foreign film and literature.
I went on exchange to Lomonosov Moscow State University for one semester. All of my classes were taught entirely in Russian and it was an incredible experience. I had never visited Russia before and had no idea what to expect. I fell in love with Moscow while I was there, and I feel that I have a much greater appreciation for Russian society and culture. I have also been involved with the Melbourne International Relations Society and attended many Model United Nations conferences with this group. These conferences are a great way to meet other students outside a classroom environment and get to know people studying in other disciplines.
I am planning on undertaking the Juris Doctor program next year. I am particularly interested in international law and I hope to combine law and languages into my career in the future. Knowledge of languages is always helpful when applying for international opportunities.
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