The University of Melbourne Extension Program

Order or download the 2012 Extension Program brochure

The University of Melbourne Extension Program provides a taste of University life, the opportunity to become part of a community of high-achieving students and the chance to gain an ATAR increment.

The Extension Program provides high-achieving students the opportunity to study a first-year university subject sequence while completing Year 12. Students may choose one subject from 17 study areas, including languages, history, mathematics, philosophy, sciences and more (see the full list of subjects in 2012).

2012 Extension Program applications

Applications for the 2012 Extension Program will now remain open until Friday 25 November 2011. Please read the application instructions carefully before you begin your online application for the extension program.

Benefits for Extension Program students

The University of Melbourne Extension Program offers the opportunity to:

  • Take on an academic challenge, explore a particular subject area in greater depth and at a more advanced level providing a challenge for the most able student.
  • Enjoy a university experience and study in an atmosphere of intellectual vibrancy, and to have exposure to academic staff and different teaching styles in an independent learning environment.
  • Meet like-minded students, whether first year University of Melbourne undergraduate students, or fellow Year 12 Extension Program students.
  • Obtain an ATAR increment.
  • Be eligible for a prize.
  • Access University of Melbourne services, such as the library, computers, a University email account, the Academic Skills Unit, the Student Portal, and the Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Gain credit from Extension Program studies and use this towards a University of Melbourne undergraduate degree.

More information

Contact us

In person:

Information Centre
Swanston Street (near Gate 3)
The University of Melbourne
Parkville Campus, Victoria 3010
(Map Ref. G21)

Opening hours:
8am–6pm Monday to Friday

By mail or phone:

University of Melbourne Extension Program
PO Box 4240
The University of Melbourne VIC 3052

T: 03 8344 5538
E: extension-program@unimelb.edu.au

Note: If you are a current University of Melbourne Extension Program student, when emailing the Extension Program Office please ensure you include your full name and Student ID. This will assist us in responding to your email.