Melbourne degrees

University of Melbourne degrees aren’t like others you’ll find in Australia. They're aligned with those offered by many top institutions worldwide – which means more opportunities for you.

A different way of thinking

You’ll start with one of our undergraduate degrees. You can then choose to join the workforce or specialise at graduate level. Today’s workplace demands forwardthinking graduates who are skilled and resilient, with a broad outlook and collaborative approach.

It begins with your undergraduate degree

Your undergraduate (bachelor) degree is your first university degree. You can choose from more than 100 major fields of study, giving you broad exposure to different ideas and ways of thinking across many disciplines. You can focus on your major from day one or keep your options open and discover new study possibilities along the way.

Your major

Your major is your chosen specialisation within your degree. You’ll develop a deep understanding of your major study area from first to third year. In most degrees, you won’t need to select your major on day one. In first year, you’ll be able to explore a range of subject areas you’re interested in, so by the time it comes to choosing your major, you’ll be well informed. Some of our students find that after taking

What is a breadth subject?

A breadth subject is one taken from outside your core studies or major. Most University of Melbourne undergraduates take breadth subjects. Not only will breadth subjects provide you with a greater understanding of the world around you, they will allow you to tailor your course to fit your individual passions and career ambitions. You might, for example, study science but take a breadth subject in Mandarin Chinese – a great choice for a scientist looking to work internationally and help solve global issues. You can also simply explore something you’ve always

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been curious about. a breadth subject they discover a passion they’d never known about and may even change their career plans. Others might use breadth subjects to improve their career prospects by complementing their major with a language, communications skills or business know-how. ‘Breadth tracks’ (groups of subjects taken throughout your degree) may even qualify you for graduate study in a field that’s very different to your major.

Your next step: graduate study

When you’re informed and ready, you can choose from hundreds of graduate study options. You’ll get the full benefit of the graduate school experience by studying intensively in small classes led by experts and alongside others who share your deep interests and desire to succeed. You can work towards a professional qualification (for example, law through the Juris Doctor) or join our worldclass researchers by taking a research higher degree. Your graduate degree will be internationally recognised and will set you apart from those who study a traditional Australian single or double undergraduate degree.