Overview

This internationally acknowledged Bachelor of Art and Design degree from Southern Cross University is designed to enhance your artistic flair and develop your career options as an artist, curator or designer. Students are immersed in a rich studio experience with an atmosphere that inspires creativity with access to the dynamic arts scene of the Northern Rivers.

From our purpose-built, well-equipped studios, you'll develop your skills in painting, printmaking, ceramics and sculpture, digital arts and design, and drawing.

The Bachelor of Art and Design graduates have featured in some of Australia's most prestigious arts awards, and their work features regularly in commercial and public settings, both nationally and internationally.

You may also use this degree as a precursor to further study, through Honours and PhD, with a view to careers in research and education.

Career opportunities

Graduates typically become practising artists and fine art researchers within the context of contemporary practice. Students exhibit in the Graduate Exhibition and can undertake research projects.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Drawing
Digital Fabrication

Painting Essentials

Printmaking
Looking at Art

Sculpture and Spatial Practice

Photography and Digital Imaging

Modern Art and the Avant-Garde

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-03-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-03 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-02-28 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

50

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TOEFL^® IBT

60

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Credits

288 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lismore, Australia

Disciplines

Design Visual Arts Graphic Design View 124 other Bachelors in Design 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

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

50

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60

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 096003C

Candidates who can demonstrate artistic expertise at a professional level may be granted advanced standing of up to 4 Art and Design units, provided such artistic expertise has been demonstrated within 5 years prior to admission to candidature.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Tuition Fee

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International

30832 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30832 AUD per year during 36 months.

domestic fee is Commonwealth supported

Living costs for Lismore

1200 - 2200 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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