Arts & humanities

Develop your passions into a fulfilling career in the arts, media, music or the public sector, with a relevant and immersive study program at Victoria University.
Arts & humanities
Develop your passions into a fulfilling career in the arts, media, music or the public sector, with a relevant and immersive study program at Victoria University.
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5 stars: graduate skill development
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150+ placement options
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Award-winning VU Block Model®
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#1 for skills development (QILT)^
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Top 3% of universities worldwide
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Courses in arts & humanities

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Bachelor of Applied Music
ABAM | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 3 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Arts
ABAB | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 3 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Community Development
ABCD | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 3 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Criminal Justice
ABCJ | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 3 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Psychological Studies
ABCY | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 3 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Criminology
LBCR | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 3 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Studies
LBCP | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 4 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts
LHWA | Undergraduate - Bachelor Honours Degree (embedded) | 5 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Criminology
LHCR | Undergraduate - Bachelor Honours Degree (embedded) | 4.5 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
LHWP | Undergraduate - Bachelor Honours Degree (embedded) | 6 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Criminology
LBLC | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 4.5 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts
LBLA | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 5 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Psychological Studies
LBWP | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 5 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Psychological Studies
ABPA | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 3 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Psychological Studies (Honours)
AHPA | Undergraduate - Bachelor Honours Degree (stand alone) | 1 year full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Psychological Studies/Bachelor of Business
ABPB | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 4 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
ABPC | Undergraduate - Bachelor Honours Degree (embedded) | 4 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Screen Media
ABSN | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 3 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Social Work
ABSW | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 4 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Psychological Studies
SBHP | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 4 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Youth Work
ABYW | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 3 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Youth Work and Criminal Justice
ABYC | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 3 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Youth Work/Bachelor of Sport Management
EBYS | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 4 years full time or longer for part time
Undergraduate Certificate in Interpersonal and Organisational Skills
HUIO | Undergraduate - Undergraduate Certificate | 0.5 years full time
Undergraduate Certificate in Psychological Studies
HUPS | Undergraduate - Undergraduate Certificate | 0.5 years full time

Why choose VU

Studying arts & humanities at VU

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Music community at VU
Our community of passionate music students and staff specialise in popular and contemporary music.
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Professional TV studio
VU has a TV Studio with green room available for University and external groups to hire.
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150+ placement options
Access 150+ professional placement programs with SBS television, Multi Channel Network, Film Victoria and more.
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VU Block Model
Complete one unit (subject) at a time, in workshop-style classes, with our award-winning learning model.
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Pathways into arts & humanities courses
If you don’t yet meet the entry requirements to get into your chosen arts course, we'll get you there with our study pathways.
Arts & humanities research
The Institute for Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities (ISILC) conducts arts and humanities research that aims to advance equality and social inclusion.

VU stories

Maddie Jackway
A career that hits the right notes
Bachelor of Music
"I learnt a lot about myself, who I was as a musician and where I wanted my career to go."
I learnt a lot about myself, who I was as a musician and where I wanted my career to go.
Maddie's story
When social change takes centre stage
Bachelor of Arts
"Since high school I’ve been interested in politics – eager to make change in my country and our political system."
Since high school I’ve been interested in politics – eager to make change in my country and our political system.
Piath's story
Jeehoon Choi at SBS
Saying 'yes' to SBS
Bachelor of Screen Media
"The Students as Staff program at VU is the greatest, and everyone needs to go for it! It provided me with professional experiences in film and photography roles, networking opportunities, and confidence."
The Students as Staff program at VU is the greatest, and everyone needs to go for it! It provided me with professional experiences in film and photography roles, networking opportunities, and confidence.
Jeehoon's path from 'yes!' to success

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