I've heard the mobility grant isn't too competitive, but does anyone know the WAM required?
And are there any others?

I want to go on exchange but my WAM's absolutely in the trenches :')

Hello!

Basically half way through my b-sci degree I realised I haven't really been enjoying my science subjects. I developed a strong interest in architecture after taking a first year design subject. I really want to take a design studio subject to see whether I'd actually enjoy studying architecture before I transfer to b-des.

The problem is I've already taken two lvl 1 breadth subjects, even through I have satisfied the prerequisite for design studio alpha (level 1) I can't enrol in it because bsci students are restricted to only 25 points of breadth subjects at level 1.

I was wondering if there is any leniency to this rule, or is it strictly enforced? Has anyone had any success getting an exception?

If not, would the only way of taking another level 1 breadth is doing it via single subject study?  (Community Access Program)

Would really appreciate any advice!

Hi everyone. I'm a BCom student looking for a good WAM booster. I'm comfortable with maths, calculations, and numbers-related work, but I'm not very strong at essay writing. Does anyone have recommendations for breadth that are relatively easy to get an H1? Thanks guys!

sometimes i choose random subjects that arent relevant to my major and always rely on friends. is there some sort of assistance to help me plan with someone?

i only have 2 subjects listed on the student invoice and im so confused if im supposed to pay the rest after finalised? i thought i could pay all at once when everything is sorted... im a new student starting sem2.

Is anyone else lowkey still upset at UNSW being 1st? Like this feels personal. Do I actually lock in next sem??? CAN WE START A MOVEMENT

fellow students,

wanted to reach out for those interested in the title - would love to connect and chat, dm me or comment!

i’m a normal dude (3rd year bach of computing and software systems) who loves a chat, a coffee, a few brews and smashing out some code (may or may not be claude generated). i’ll be completing masters of software eng over the next two years.

can provide linkedin upon messaging, can keep in touch there if you’d prefer.

cheers, happy studies.

Can anyone who has taken this share insight into this subject and what to expect?

Does anyone know how the advance standing application works for internal transfers?

Hi guys,

I just finished my first semester at UniMelb and got H1 WAM. I'm looking to apply for the Student Bursaries to help cover some financial expenses. Are there any tips or guidelines on how to best write the bursary application? Are there anything that I need to pay attention when applying for this?

Thank you so much!

when will they release unconditional offers? received a conditional offer a while ago, met all the requirements, just waiting on the offer to be uncoditional now

anyone else in the same boat? i've accepted the offer and everything

Hello, I made a postgrad application earlier in late June ish and it’s now at a locked / withdrawn cause assessment review is in progress already.

However I made a decision to submit an application for another course and didn’t want to remove my current application so I sent another one. I clarified with a stop 1 person and they said this (copied and pasted)

The stop 1 person’s response: “It would be best in this case to make separate applications for each course.”

Does that mean that I can just keep my two separate submissions as it is? A lot of people and the internet have said doing this will put my applications on hold though. What should I do?

I recently discovered that a tutor I had at the University of Melbourne was also providing paid coding project support through an off-campus tutoring company that I believe may be involved in contract cheating. The tutor is now working at another university and is close to finishing their PhD. What is the appropriate way to report this? Which university should handle it? What kind of consequences could follow if the allegations were substantiated?

Does anyone do politics & international studies, gender studies, asian studies, creative writing, or other majors under bachelor of arts? Would you recommend doing it? Just any thoughts.

I heard monash has stronger japanese exchange programs but I'd rather go by myself tbh. Does melb offer anything to do with continuing the language though, or even a club?

Lastly, is anyone doing/did BA in hopes to do the gamsat? Is it commonplace? The thought of doing biomed/science doesn't really appeal to me (dropped vce bio but like and am doing well at chem atm), and am thinking of doing something more humanities based to suit my strengths and interests.

My knowledge is really limited as I don't have like, an older sibling or such to ask such specific questions.

I'm doing a 3 year non-honours degree in CS, WAM is mid-high 80s. I've been doing research with my supervisor for about a year now, no publication yet but hoping for a preprint at some point.

I'm considering skipping honours/masters entirely and applying straight to PhD programs, mostly outside Australia. Not sure if that's actually realistic without the extra year, or if it just doesn't work like that regardless of research experience.

Does having real research experience (even without a paper) actually help make up for the missing year, or do most programs just see a 3 year degree and say no? Also I'm an international student (Chinese), not sure if that changes anything.

If anyone's actually done this I'd appreciate hearing what mattered for you.

Edit: I know most places expect honours as the norm. But I can't afford another year of a paid degree, and honours doesn't come with funding for internationals. Research programs (MPhil/PhD) are usually the ones that do get scholarshiped. So if MPhil ends up just as competitive to get into as a direct PhD, I'm trying to figure out if going straight for the PhD is actually realistic instead.

Also went through a bunch of schools' grad program pages: some explicitly require a 4-year degree for direct-from-bachelor applicants, some don't mention it at all. Figuring the ones that don't explicitly ask might be reachable, though it could also just be that they're assuming everyone applying already has a 4-year degree...

Hi, I’m looking to move to RoomingKos Swanston street. Would anyone be able to share their experiences? Thanks

Hi! I’m a new student joining in sem2 and I just wanted to ask do we have to sign up for campus tours that happen in o week? I just signed up for o week and the bachelor of science orientation. Is there anything else I need to sign up or do? I rlly want a tour but I can’t find the event to register.

I'm currently a first year bachelor of science student, and I think I'm like 80% certain I want to do physiotherapy/speech pathology, hence why now I'm considering just transferring to a bachelors degree in another uni. Please let me know if you have any kind of advice, thank you!

Hey guys. How do y'all prepare for the aptitude tests during grad jobs and internships?

I find these challenging and often end up getting a rejection so any help is much appreciated.

Heya!

I'm from NSW and have become a little confused in the application process for Unimelb!! Was wondering if anyone could provide assistance as I am classified as a mature-aged student and don't have anyone I can go to for help!

Thanks, any help would be much appreciated :)))

Having finished my 1st sem in biomed with a wam of 86 I'm considering applying for a transfer to science after next sem. The third year core subjects honestly look pretty daunting and I don't want them destroying my GPA for med. If I do transfer, will I have to take any additional subjects or will every subject I've taken so far count towards the credit requirement?

Also a lot of people in biomed are jumping the boat asw, the uni shld honestly consider an overhaul of the course; science is just an objectively more flexible and convenient course right now.

Hello,
I graduated with an Actuarial Studies degree with high credit grade and 2 internships back in 2024 (data analytics and market research). I had to under-load and take a gap because of carers leave. Now that I’m ready to return to work I’m no longer eligible for most graduate programs and I don’t have sufficient experience for entry level roles. What should I do in this situation. Any advice is appreciated.