Program choice
Level 4
Double major
University
UniMelb
The University of Melbourne
Ranking positions
- QS (2026) = 19
- THE (2026) = 37
- RAEX (2025) = N/A
Educational model
Flexibility coordinates
Course choice
Level 3
Unrestricted elective
Parameters
- Program duration (bachelor's and specialist degrees):
- 3 - 4 years
Sources
- Bachelor of Arts https://handbook.unimelb.edu.au/courses/b-arts
The Handbook states a 36-month full-time duration and the opportunity to focus on one or two majors or a major and minor.
Model elements: the lower duration bound and two majors in the Melbourne curriculum.
- Bachelor of Arts course structure https://handbook.unimelb.edu.au/courses/b-arts/course-structure
The BA structure requires 300 credit points, 50 points of breadth subjects, completion of between one and two majors and a maximum of one minor.
Formal model elements: majors/minor and required breadth electives.
- Breadth subjects https://students.unimelb.edu.au/course-admin/planning-your-course-and-subjects/breadth-subjects
Melbourne describes breadth as a required part of the undergraduate degree, allowing students to study a wide range of subjects outside the home faculty.
Model elements: free elective choice.
- Bachelor of Arts (Extended) https://handbook.unimelb.edu.au/courses/b-artsext
The Bachelor of Arts (Extended) page shows a four-year full-time undergraduate degree with an additional supported transition year.
Model elements: the upper duration bound of bachelor-level programmes.