Overview

As a candidate for the Visual Arts (Honours) from University of Sydney you may continue to work in the area of your undergraduate study or undertake research in a different area.

You can nominate to study by either studio practice and research paper or by dissertation. You are expected to have developed a focus and direction in your work and be prepared for working in a tutorial environment with a supervisor.

Please note students who have completed a major in Visual Arts are ineligible for this Honours program.

Career Pathways

Our graduates can be found in a broad range of careers and roles, including:

Artist
Arts writer
Craftsperson
Curator
Digital artist
Educator (with further tertiary qualifications)
Filmmaker
Illustrator
Painter
Product designer
Sound artist
Web and multimedia designer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Arts Honours Seminar
Art Writing and Artists
Professional Arts Practice
Art Making and Artworks
Meaning in the Anthropocene
Working the Arts and Humanities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Visual Arts View 129 other Bachelors in Visual 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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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 059186J
To qualify for admission to the honours year you should have completed the requirements of the pass degree of the Bachelor of Visual Arts, or equivalent degree from a recognised institution, with a weighted average mark across intermediate and senior units of at least 70%.
Applicants are also selected on the basis of their portfolio and project proposal. Admission is competitive and not all eligible applicants may be offered candidature.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

49200 AUD / year

≈ 49200 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9460 AUD / year

≈ 9460 AUD / year

Additional Details

National students: this is last year's tuition, this year tuition is currently not available.

Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 AUD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Visual Arts (Honours).

Available Scholarships

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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