Overview

In the Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of New South Wales you will be encouraged to experiment with a range of artistic processes, mediums and techniques in order to explore your ideas, curiosities and passions. You will develop your independent artistic practice in a rigorous and supportive community of artists and thinkers.

With two distinct majors available, you will choose to focus on either Studio Practice, or Art Theory. Both pathways feature professional practice, research skills and opportunities for elective study, meaning you will be prepared for a diverse range of careers and professional contexts in todays art world and related creative fields.

Career Opportunities

Visual artist

Curator

Photographer or photojournalist

Art director in advertising and communications

Arts administrator

Art instructor

Art critic

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Studio Art Practice

Histories of Contemporary Art

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-29 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-14 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-27 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-27 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Paddington, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Disciplines

Fine Arts View 62 other Bachelors in Fine Arts in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code: 110652D

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations and this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you will be given an offer to study at UNSW.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

46500 AUD / year

≈ 46500 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9500 AUD / year

≈ 9500 AUD / year

Additional Details

The tuition is from last year. This year's tuition has not yet been confirmed.

Full fee to complete degree

Domestic students: $27,000

International: $139,000

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Credits

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