# Bachelor of Arts

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# Bachelor of Arts

- #1[in Australia for Arts and Humanities](https://about.unimelb.edu.au/facts-and-figures#statstable)
- #19[in the world](https://about.unimelb.edu.au/facts-and-figures#statstable)

- Course code: B-ARTS
- VTAC code: 3800538001

Domestic student Change

Duration

3 years full time / 6 years part time

Mode (Location)

On campus (Parkville)

Intake

February, July\
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Fees

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available\
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Entry requirements

**88.00** - Guaranteed ATAR 2026 \
**86.00** - Lowest selection rank 2025 (guide only)\
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Entry schemes

Access Melbourne is available\
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### Overview

## Course overview

### Overview

[Honours is available for this course](https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/honours/bachelor-of-arts-degree-with-honours/)

A Bachelor of Arts (BA) offers a flexible approach to studying the humanities, social sciences and languages at Australia’s number one university.

Build interdisciplinary knowledge, community leadership and cultural awareness. And, you’ll graduate with the skills necessary to succeed in the rapidly changing, global workplace.

#### Key features

##### No. 1 in Australia

Ranked #1 in Australia for Arts and Humanities by QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025.

##### Learn from world renowned academics

Our teaching staff will enlighten you with nothing short of scholarly and research excellence - many are internationally renowned researchers and leading practitioners in their fields.

##### Outstanding facilities

The new [Arts West building](https://arts.unimelb.edu.au/about/arts-west-gallery) has been uniquely tailored to support teaching in the Bachelor of Arts. It delivers quality learning spaces, state-of-the-art technology, and media-rich learning.

##### Practical skills

Develop your job-readiness by accessing student experience opportunities including: internships, local and global volunteering placements, fieldwork and discipline-specific internships.

## Related study areas

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- [Arts, humanities and social sciences](/find/study-areas/arts-humanities-and-social-sciences/)
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- [Business and economics](/find/study-areas/business-and-economics/)
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- [Culture and communication](/find/study-areas/culture-and-communication/)
- [Economics, econometrics and analytics](/find/study-areas/economics-econometrics-and-analytics/)
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- [History and philosophy](/find/study-areas/history-and-philosophy/)
- [Language and linguistics](/find/study-areas/language-and-linguistics/)
- [Music, visual and performing arts](/find/study-areas/music-visual-and-performing-arts/)
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- [Psychological sciences](/find/study-areas/psychological-sciences/)
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- [Social and political science](/find/study-areas/social-and-political-science/)
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