Arcadia University: Study at Victorian College of the Arts

  Australia

• Melbourne: 
Melbourne

Term: Fall, Spring 

Description: Located in the heart of Melbourne's arts precinct, the University of Melbourne's Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) provides an inspiring study abroad option for students majoring in studio and performing arts. The opportunity to share learning with like-minded individuals amid the energy and excitement of a small urban campus will encourage you to discover your own creative potential.

Your courses at VCA will offer individual attention as there are only 1,100 students enrolled at the college. You'll find modern facilities including music rooms, studio space, and theaters that enhance the learning environment. Outside the classroom, you'll find that theaters, galleries, and performance venues abound within a ten minute walk of VCA's compact campus. Your accommodation will be with other students at VCA or the University of Melbourne expanding upon your experience of living in the middle of Melbourne.

Credits
Courses may be selected among various departments. You will earn the following hours of credit

* Fall and spring semester: 16 credits.
* Academic year: 32 credits.

Admission Requirements
GPA Requirements: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

You must be in good academic standing and not on disciplinary probation. You need to submit a complete application including a transcript, letter of recommendation, and an advisor's form before your application will be considered.

To apply, you will need to submit a non-returnable portfolio of 12-15 color slides or a CD of recent work.

Highlights: An Arcadia program isn't just about enrolling you in an overseas institution however. It's about all of the services we provide. Before you go, you can contact our program manager for advice on the application process, choosing courses, or simply what you should pack. Once you arrive, our Australia staff will lead an orientation program along the Mornington Peninsula and in Melbourne that will introduce you to the culture, history and politics of Australia as well as preparing you for the academic challenges of studying in a different educational system. During the semester, Arcadia's staff will plan excursions and activities designed to expand your understanding of Australian culture and help you integrate into university life.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Please visit website

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Arcadia University Center for Education Abroad's Mission Statement: The Arcadia University Center for Education Abroad advances the Universitys mission to prepare students for life in a rapidly changing global society. Because international learning is an essential component of an effective undergraduate education, Arcadia is committed to providing high-quality, academically sound and experientially rich study abroad programs and support services to a wide range of students and institutions. Aspects of this mission have existed throughout the history of the Arcadia University Center for Education Abroad and today the mission is at the core of everything we do. One of the ways we apply it to our programs is through the Arcadia Commitment.