Bachelor of Arts

Undergraduate entry standards and pre-requisites

All students applying for a course at the University of Melbourne must satisfy the entry requirements for that course. You are eligible for entry into the Bachelor of Arts at the University of Melbourne if you have:

• Successfully completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or an equivalent qualification (International Baccalaureate (IB): English - a result of at least grade 4 in either Standard Level or Higher Level).
• Achieved a study score of at least 25 in English/English Language/Literature, or at least 30 in ESL
• Met the English language requirements.

The 2012 Clearly-in ATAR for the Bachelor of Arts is 90.9.

For more information on guaranteed and indicative entry standards visit the University's Future Students website.

Chancellor’s Scholars’ Program

High achieving students are invited to apply for the Chancellor's Scholars' program. Successful applicants into this program receive a range of benefits including a HECS exempt Commonwealth Supported Place and guaranteed entry into a graduate program. Learn more.

Guaranteed entry programs for graduate study

The University offers four types of guaranteed entry pathways to our professional entry graduate degrees, including the Juris Doctor and Executive Master of Arts. Learn more.