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Bachelor of Arts
- Melbourne, Australia
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A four-year liberal arts degree with a choice of majors across the humanities and social sciences.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: yes
What you will learn
- Learners studying Arts can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
- Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
- Audience and ethical considerations. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Arts Specialist
- Arts Associate
Curriculum
- Four years
- Minimum 120 credit hours (40 courses). Core requirements cover critical reading and writing
- One language
- Quantitative reasoning and breadth across six humanities or social science areas
- Then a major (36-45 credits) and a minor of at least 24 credits. Majors include anthropology
- Economics
- English
- History
- Philosophy
- Political science and sociology
- Co-op in some.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completion of a secondary school qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 and course-specific prerequisites where required.
Accepted academic background
Australian Year 12 equivalent, Recognised secondary qualification, Relevant pathway qualification
Language tests
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application
- Academic transcripts
- Evidence of English proficiency
- Passport
- Course-specific supplementary documents if required
How to apply
- Choose the course
- Collect academic and English documents
- Apply online or through an approved VU education agent
- Receive and accept the offer
- Pay the international fee deposit
- Arrange a student visa and enrol.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $32,400 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 AUD |
| Deposit | $16,200 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Footscray Park Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts, Business, Law, Education and IT |
| Department | Arts & Humanities |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 288 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | VU Block Model International Scholarship may provide up to 30% tuition savings; STEM Accommodation Scholarship and VU Global Research Scholarship may apply where eligibility criteria are met. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
7 Feb 2027
86 days leftProgram starts
July 2027
Apply by
18 Jul 2027
247 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 7 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $32,400 AUD per year. The application fee is $75 AUD. The deposit is $16,200 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 6.

