GENERAL INTRODUCTION
The University of Melboumevwas established by an Act of the Vic- torian Parliament in 1853. The University occupies a site of 47 acres in the northern part of the city of Melbourne and has a number of small properties in Carlton and Parkville. Adjacent to the University site, under separate ownership, are the affiliated residential colleges comprising 45 acres and the recreation grounds—16 acres. The University also shares with the Victorian Department of Agriculture the ownership of the Veterinary Precinct—four acres; and has interests in other external properties such as the Agriculture Field Station at Mt Derrimut, Veterin- ary Clinical Centre at Werribee, Architecture Centre at Mt Martha and a number of Halls of Residence. The Teachers' College, located adjacent to the University, is not part of the University site.
Under the original Act, and subsequent amending legislation, the University consists of a Council; the Professors; members of the teaching staff; members of faculties and boards of studies; members of staff, other than teaching members, designated by Council; graduate and under- graduate members. A Council of up to 39 members representing the Victorian Government, certain community interests, the graduates, the teaching staff, postgraduates, undergraduates and University Colleges, is responsible for the conduct of University affairs. The general academic administration of.the University is conducted by a Professorial Board, and individual courses are supervised by Faculties and Boards of Studies.
The University offers bachelor degree courses in Agricultural Science, Applied Science, Architecture, Arts, Building, Commerce, Dental Science, Education (postgraduate), Engineering, Law, Medicine and Surgery, Medical Science, Music, Science, Science in Forestry, Science in Optometry, Science (Education), Surveying, Town and Regional Plan- ning, Veterinary Science; postgraduate diploma courses in Agricultural Extension, Criminology, Education, various medical specialties. Town and Regional Planning; and a diploma course in Social Studies.
In most disciplines in which there is a degree of bachelor, degrees of master and doctor are available; and in each discipline in which a degree of bachelor is conferred, the degree of doctor of Philosophy may be conferred. There are also courses leading to masters' degrees in Business Administration, Building Science, Engineering Science, Surveying Science and Veterinary Studies. The length of bachelor degree courses varies from three to six years of full-time study. The academic year begins in March and ends in December, and includes three teaching terms and an examination term.
The University is not primarily residential, but there are 10 residential colleges affiliated with it, and situated nearby. Shortly the Graduate Union will be proclaimed an affiliated college providing residence for postgraduate students. As well there are several halls of residence, includ- ing International House which is intended to meet the needs of overseas students.
The University is financed by grants from the State and Common- wealth Governments, fees paid by students and income from benefactions.
PRINCIPAL UNIVERSITY PUBLICATIONS
The details of the subjects included in particular courses are published in the appropriate Faculty Handbook.
The Annual Report of the Council, with accompanying financial and other appendices, is included in part 2 of the Calendar.
The Research Report, which is published annually, contains details of the various research activities connected with each department. It also sets out the contributions to science and literature which have been published by members of staff, research workers and students.
The periodical, University Gazette, gives an official report of Uni- versity activities and developments.
Guide to Science Courses and Guide to Arts Courses arc prepared by the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of .Arts respectively and give detailed information about course structures.
Copies of University publications may be obtained at the Melbourne University Bookroom. Copies may be inspected at any university in Australia, at the Association of Commonwealth Universities in London, and at the leading universities in most countries.
ADDRESS
All general correspondence directed to the University should be addressed to The Registrar, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia.
