Bachelor of Arts (B-ARTS) // Entry and participation requirements

Entry requirements

To be considered for entry into this course, applicants must:

Have completed a Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) including prerequisite subject(s):

• VCE Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 25 in English/English Language/Literature, or
• VCE Units 3 and 4  - a study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language

Or

Have completed an International Baccalaureate Diploma including prerequisite subject(s):

• at least Grade 4 in English or English B (Standard Level or Higher Level).

Or

Have completed a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education, foundation studies program or equivalent approved by the Academic Board including prerequisite subject(s):

• appropriate English language studies.

English language requirement

Applicants must satisfy the University's English language requirements. Level 1 English scores are required for this course.

Selection methodology

When assessing and, where relevant, ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

• Prior academic performance.

The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Selection and Admission Policy.

Meeting the minimum entry and English language requirements does not guarantee selection.

Notes

• Except for applicants eligible for Access Melbourne, minimum ATAR or equivalent overall performance rankings apply.
• For applications through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre “middle band” selection adjustments are made only on the basis of eligibility for Access Melbourne.
• Applicants intending to major in Economics are advised that mathematic requirements apply for this major:
  • at least 25 in VCE Units 3 and 4 in IB Mathematics (Standard Level or Higher Level) or equivalent. VCE Further Mathematics or IB Mathematical Studies are not sufficient.

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The inherent academic requirements for study in the Bachelor of Arts are:

• the ability to attend classes and actively engage in both independent and group learning;
• the ability to comprehend complex disciplinary and interdisciplinary information related to the courses taught in the faculty;
• the ability to explain and evaluate complex concepts, theories and issues at work in a variety of texts;
• the ability to clearly communicate a knowledge and application of humanities, social sciences and language principles and practices during assessment tasks.

Students must possess behavioural and social attributes that enable them to participate in a complex learning environment. They must take full responsibility for their own participation and learning and adhere to the expectations outlined in the Student Charter.

Students also contribute to the learning of other students in collaborative environments and must therefore demonstrate a wide range of interpersonal skills which consider the needs of other students. Assessment may include the outcomes of tasks completed in collaboration with other students. Integrity, concern for others, interpersonal skills, interest, and motivation are all personal qualities that are deemed necessary for students enrolled in the BA.

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005) and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF127). For the purposes of considering requests for reasonable adjustments, academic requirements for this course are articulated in the overview, attributes, outcomes and skills of this entry. Further details about how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

 

Last updated: 19 January 2026