Course planning and subjects

Develop and refine a course plan to achieve your goals and ensure you are on track to graduate.

Use the University Handbook to find subjects available in your course and check enrolment requirements.

Use this interactive application to explore your study options and decide which subjects, majors, minors and specialisations are right for you.

Research and planning is key to choosing your major in your undergraduate course. Learn about your options and check the requirements you will need to meet.

Course-specific resources to help you to make decisions about subject choices, major selections, and study pathways.

Find out about study periods to make the most of flexible subject options and know how to meet your enrolment requirements.

A standard full-time study load is 50 credit points per half-year period. View further details regarding specific study load requirements for domestic students and international student visa holders.

Understand subject types and enrolment requirements as you plan your course.

Coursework students enrol in subjects by adding them to their study plan in my.unimelb. You can also swap subjects if you need to make changes.

Understand subject requisites and common situations where a waiver may be granted.

Find out about how our programs are delivered.

Breadth subjects give undergraduate students the opportunity to study outside their main discipline and broaden their skills and knowledge.

Quota subjects are subjects that limit the number of students that can enrol. These are usually laboratory, fieldwork, travel, or studio subjects where capacity is limited by facilities or resources such as laboratories, accommodation or studio space.

An overview of what happens if you don't meet academic progress requirements for your course.

Understand how credit points work, how they relate to workload, and how they contribute to your course requirements.

Understand the rules that determine when you can move from one subject level to the next in your course.

Understand your options after failing a subject and access support to help plan your next steps.

An additional assessment opportunity for students who can't complete their course because of a failed subject.

Understand how long you have to complete your course and what happens if you reach the limit.

Understand your options if your personal or academic circumstances change.

Understand the consequences of withdrawing from a subject, the importance of subject key dates and the support available to help you manage your studies.

If you are a current coursework student looking to transfer to another University of Melbourne course, explore your options and find out how to apply.

The process of permanently stopping your course (degree) before completion.

If you wish to take time off from the course you're currently enrolled in, you may be able to apply for a Leave of Absence.

Use the University Handbook to find subjects available in your course and check enrolment requirements.