Arts & Commerce at Uni Melbourne

 News from University of Melbourne

• Bachelor of Arts at the University of Melbourne

A Bachelor of Arts (BA) offers a flexible approach to studying the humanities, social sciences and languages at the University of Melbourne.Melbourne offers an exceptional diversity and depth of majors to match students’ career goals – with more than 40 areas of specialisation, from languages and psychology, through to economics and media and communication. 

Arts Discovery is Melbourne’s flagship subject for all commencing Bachelor of Arts (BA) students.

It is an essential introduction to the diversity and distinction of research in the humanities, social sciences, and languages.Amongst other things, students get to - 

• Complete this subject in their first semester in a shared study experience alongside every student commencing their Melbourne BA
• Broaden their perspectives by connecting with Melbourne’s welcoming, vibrant Arts community, including through interactive seminars and interdisciplinary teamwork
• Learn how Arts research drives innovation and understanding in areas including sustainability, indigeneity, technology, and diversity and inclusion
• Access helpful resources, such as skills and mental health supports, that can help you succeed during your BA journey and assist students in becoming job-ready.

Students are encouraged to browse where will this take me to learn about the broad range of destinations a Bachelor of Arts degree can take one.

• Bachelor of Commerce

Equip yourself with the skills and knowledge to understand and solve key business challenges. Make a difference to society, policy, and organisations while forging a pathway to a global career.

The Bachelor of Commerce has six majors a student can choose from in their first or second year.

• Accounting*
• Actuarial Studies*
• Economics
• Finance
• Management
• Marketing

*Students need to start subjects from these majors in their first year because of accreditation requirements

Students can also decide to do a double major, combining any two of Accounting, Economics, Finance, Marketing, and Management.  In first semester all students participate in a Discovery subject titled Sustainable Commerce to gain a true cohort experience and explore how Commerce skills can apply to real-world problems.Students learn how to use different types of business and economics knowledge to understand risks and opportunities that deliver a positive social and environmental impact, as well financial and economic benefits to organisations.Students also get to discover the challenges for business and economics disciplines in creating sustainable commerce by using case studies, teamwork, and online materials.  They learn to incorporate Indigenous ways of knowing by looking at the importance of people and place, respect and inclusion in decision making in this unique subject.

Concurrent Diplomas are also offered to Commerce students.  These diplomas can be studied alongside their undergraduate degree.  Diplomas offered include Computing, Mathematical Sciences, Music or select languages.

A useful ink to browse is Where can a Commerce Degree Take Me?