Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of New South Wales, Australia

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) is available to those who desire to excel in and influence the direction of global contemporary art and culture (BFA). To explore your ideas, hobbies, and interests, you will be encouraged to try out a range of artistic styles, mediums, and techniques.

Description

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) is available to those who desire to excel in and influence the direction of global contemporary art and culture (BFA). To explore your ideas, hobbies, and interests, you will be encouraged to try out a range of artistic styles, mediums, and techniques.


You will specialize in one major of your choice, either studio practice or art theory. Because both courses offer professional experience, research skills, and alternatives for optional study, you will be prepared for a number of jobs and professional circumstances in today's art industry and related creative professions.

What you will study

Program Structure:

The Bachelor of Fine Arts program, which lasts three years and is full-time, consists of 24 courses. Depending on whether you choose to major in Studio Practice or Art Theory, the program differs, including:

Studio Practice:

  • 6 Core and 6 Disciplinary studio courses

  • 4 Theory courses

Art Theory

  • 6 Core  and 10 Art Theory Major courses

  • 6 Free electives and 2 General education courses

Learning Outcomes

  1. Utilize abilities, techniques, processes, and tactics to establish a continuous self-initiated practice in the contexts of contemporary art.


  1. Utilizing critical analysis and research methods, explore ideas and learn about current art and cultural surroundings.


  1. Provocative ideas about modern art and cultural practices should be communicated to a range of audiences.


  1. Engage in critical debate in a range of regional and global contexts that are pertinent to contemporary art practices and discourses.


  1. Develop and implement initiatives that incorporate professional practice guidelines as well as ethical consciousness into current art and cultural contexts.

Career Opportunities

Studio Practice major:

  • Art direction, advertising and communications

  • Arts and cultural administration and policy making

  • Arts education and training

  • Arts writing, publishing and criticism

  • Exhibition planning, design and installation and more. 


Art Theory major:

  • Arts and cultural management, policy making and administration

  • Art and design criticism, communications and journalism

  • Galleries, libraries, archives, museums

  • Creative direction, planning and production

  • Media industries, publishing and distribution and more.

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

  • Year 12 equivalent

  • Having at least a Certificate IV Students with an ATAR (or comparable rank) that is slightly below the predicted cut-off have the option to submit a portfolio.

English Language Requirements

In order to study at UNSW, you may be required to provide proof of English proficiency, depending on your educational history and citizenship. UNSW demands a minimum level of English language competency for enrolment since English language skills are crucial for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments, and exams.


It will be mentioned in your application if proof of English proficiency is necessary. You can do so by demonstrating that you meet at least one of the following requirements:


  1. English language examinations and universities English courses

  2. Prior English language schooling is also a requirement. 


Tuition Fees and Scholarships

Tuition Fee

Full fees refer to the cost of a degree for students who do not secure a CSP slot.


  • 2022 Indicative First Year Full Fee - $8,105

  • Commonwealth Supported Place: Student Contribution Band 2

Scholarships

Each year, UNSW gives more than $83 million in scholarships. We like to support success and grant college access to kids from all backgrounds. Whether you're an American or an international student, our variety of scholarships, prizes, and awards will support you along the way.

$121,415 per year
  • Level
    Bachelor
  • Delivery
    Online and On Campus
  • Duration
    3 years
  • Application Fee
    $125 AUD
  • Intake
    May
  • Language Test Score
    IELTS, TOEFL (IBT), PTE, CAE, CPE
  • Scholarship
    Full tuition fee scholarships