About single subject fees
When you study single subjects, you'll pay a tuition fee for each subject you enrol in. Different fees may apply depending on whether you're studying in enabling, bridging, CAP assessed, or CAP non-assessed mode.
How fees are calculated
Every subject at the University of Melbourne has been assigned a discipline fee band and a credit point value. The subject fees are set within a fixed number of bands, based on the Australian Government’s discipline classification of the subject.
Your fees are calculated based on:
- The credit point value of the subjects you take in each semester
- The discipline fee band of each subject
- The level of study for each subject (undergraduate or graduate)
- The mode you're studying in (enabling, bridging, CAP assessed, or CAP non-assessed).
The amount charged is the sum of the fees for all subjects in which you enrol. Tuition fees are charged for every study period in which you're enrolled.
You’re required to pay your tuition fees to maintain your enrolment by the payment due date specified on your student invoice. Invoices can be found in your Student portal.
Terms and conditions
It's important you read the Community Access Program (CAP) tuition fees terms and conditions and Student Loans, Fees and Charges Policy (MPF1325). Once you enrol, you'll be bound by our fee policies and terms and conditions.
Fee types
The current year's fee bands are shown under 'Single subject study fees' in Tuition fee tables for Australian fee-paying students.
The tables include both assessed and non-assessed fee information. Fees shown are for 100 credit points (1 EFSTL/1 year) of study. Most single subjects are 12.5 credit points.
CAP non-assessed subject fees are less than CAP assessed subject fees. Studying in non-assessed mode means you don’t complete exams or tests as part of your subject.
You cannot use non-assessed study as enabling study or to gain credit (advanced standing) later.
If you're enrolled in a single subject in non-assessed mode, you still need to pay your fees upfront by the due date on your student invoice and cannot defer payment.
Students undertaking study in CAP assessed mode pay a different subject fee than those undertaking study in non-assessed mode.
All tuition fees must be paid upfront, usually before you commence study.
Tuition fees for single subject study under the Community Access Program (both assessed and non-assessed mode) can't be deferred through an Australian Government Higher Education Loan Program, such as FEE-HELP.
Go to Understanding your fees to find individual subject fees for Community Access Program subjects in assessed mode.
Fees for enabling studies
Australian citizens and humanitarian visa holder students undertaking single subject study as enabling study may be eligible to defer their tuition fees using the Australian Government’s Higher Education Loan Program (HELP), FEE-HELP.
Fees for bridging studies
Domestic students undertaking an approved bridging program for overseas-trained professionals may be eligible for FEE-HELP. See Study Assist for eligibility details.
Paying your fees
Fees must be paid by the relevant payment deadline for your subject. Payment due dates are provided on your Statement of Liability (also called a Student Invoice) once you enrol.
Your Statement of Liability lists the most up-to-date details of your fees owing, payment due dates and payment options for the full calendar year. It is updated whenever you change your enrolment and can be used as an invoice for fee payment. You can download your Statement of Liability from your Student portal at any time.
Fee discounts for single subject study
Fee discounts are not available if you're undertaking single subject study as enabling or bridging study.
University of Melbourne alumni receive a 20 per cent discount on the standard fee for undergraduate subjects studied under the Community Access Program (in both assessed and non-assessed modes). To be eligible, you must be a:
- Former student who successfully completed a minimum of 100 credit points over one year of full-time study in a coursework program at the University; or
- Former international student who completed at least one semester of study in a study abroad or exchange program at the University; or
- Former academic or professional staff member who completed a minimum of three years' service with the University; or
- Former University committee member who completed a minimum of three years' service as a member of an official University committee.
This discount also applies to some graduate subjects.
University of Melbourne staff and their immediate family members may be eligible to receive a discount of up to 25 per cent on the standard fees for single subject studies under the Community Access Program. The discount applies to undergraduate and graduate subjects taken in assessed and non-assessed mode.
An application for this fee discount should be submitted with your online application. To expedite the assessment of your staff tuition fee discount application, include a completed HR70 application form signed by your supervisor, including:
- Your University of Melbourne staff ID number
- Details of your employment type and time fraction.
Further details can be found at the Staff Hub (login required).
Other fees and expenses
You don't need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) for single subject study in the Community Access Program.
You may need to factor in additional expenses associated with your subject, including the cost of textbooks, equipment, technology, resources for special projects and excursions. Outside of study costs, you may also like to budget for social activities, sports or club memberships.
Frequently asked questions
Subject fees depend on how you enrol (enabling, bridging, CAP assessed, or CAP non-assessed), the subject’s discipline, and its credit point value.
Single subject study isn’t offered as a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP). Fees are charged on a full-fee basis and need to be paid upfront.
Your fee payment deadlines are outlined in your Statement of Liability, which becomes available after you enrol. This document includes a summary of your current fees, due dates and available payment methods and is updated if you make changes to your enrolment. You can access and download it at any time through my.unimelb.
Fee deferrals and payment plans aren’t available for single subject study. Full payment is required by the due date.
You’re eligible for a full refund if you withdraw by the census date. Refunds aren’t available after the census date.