Bachelor of Fine Arts
UNSW
CRICOS provider number: 00098G TEQSA provider ID: PRV12055
Courses included
code
This course has been cancelled
^ The indicative annual tuition fee is based on a full-time student enrolment load of 48 credit points per year, or 1.0 Equivalent Full-Time Student Load (1.0 EFTSL). Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may increase each year. Tuition fees are calculated on a student’s exact enrolment. UNSW students enrolled in most courses have some flexibility in the subjects they choose. At times these subjects will be from outside their own faculty. For example, a Commerce student may choose elective subjects from a range of other faculties; a student in a combined Law degree with Engineering or Science will choose subjects from Science and Engineering and subjects from Law. These choices may result in a higher or lower total fee for the year.
About
The Bachelor of Fine Arts includes several distinct specialisations, from which you can choose: Animation and Moving Image, Art Theory, Music, and Visual Arts.
Immerse yourself in creative practice with the Bachelor of Fine Arts, a three-year degree when studied full time with UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture (ADA). This degree includes distinct and focused specialisations in: Animation and Moving Image, Art Theory, Music (including creative practice, music pedagogy, and sonic arts), and Visual Arts. It is also structured such that you can focus on one specific field, or you can move across disciplines.
You’ll learn from experts who will build your technical skills and knowledge in practical and theoretical classes. Your career will be developed though the strong industry links that are embedded in all our specialisations.
Key features of the degree include:
- Self discovery: Explore and develop your artistic voice within your chosen specialisation with options to experience a variety of creative disciplines. Enjoy hands-on practices in a comprehensive, intellectual, and artistic program.
- Collaborate with purpose: Bring an open mind to our social campus – meet and work alongside artists who are with purpose changing the way we think about important issues. Find out how creative practices can raise awareness and drive action.
- Real industry experience: What happens when you combine professional development, specialist facilities and industry-standard technologies with experienced, well-connected professional artists and musicians? Your career begins before you even graduate. This degree includes industry experience such as exhibitions, studio internships, performances, and ensembles.
ATAR Profile: Some UNSW offers were issued based on the UNSW Gateway Early Conditional Offer Scheme with a lower ATAR entry requirement. Refer to the Admissions Information for a complete ATAR profile by degree.
Areas of study
Animation and moving image, art theory, music (including creative practice, pedagogy, sonic arts), and visual arts.
Career opportunities
Animation and moving image: Animator, 3D artist, Digital publishing, Digital communications specialist, Art director, Advertising director, Film producer, Television producer, Visual effects designer. Art theory: Arts and cultural management, policy making and administration, Art and design criticism, communications and journalism. Music: Performance, Arranging and composing, Academia, Classroom music teaching, Audio engineering. Visual arts: Art direction, advertising, and communications, Writer, Exhibition curator, Entertainer, Publisher, Educator, Theatre production, Urban Planner.
Honours
Available as an additional year to high achieving students.
Double degrees: Bachelor of Fine Arts can be combined with 429396 Bachelor of Advanced Science (Hons), 421020 Bachelor of Arts, 424100 Bachelor of Commerce, 422143 Bachelor of Education (Secondary), 426000 Bachelor of Law, 421030 Bachelor of Media, 429240 Bachelor of Science, 4235810 Bachelor of Science (Computer Science).
Fees and charges
Refer to UNSW current fee information.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Recommended studies: For Animation and moving image: Visual Arts, Design and Technology. For Music: Music 2, or AMEB (7th Grade Practical and 6th Grade Theory or Musicianship) or equivalent study. For Art theory or Visual arts: Visual Arts.
All applicants
Audition: Acceptance into the Music specialisation requires you to audition. For more information, visit UNSW Music auditions.
Portfolio (optional): Demonstrate your passions and skills alongside your ATAR. Depending on your preferred degree, you'll complete either a critical reflection or a portfolio, with successful applicants receiving an early conditional offer with an adjusted ATAR entry requirement for their preferred degree. See more information about UNSW Admission Pathways
Also refer to UNSW Sydney general admission criteria.
Student profile
Visit the UNSW website.
Further information
View all details of this course on the UNSW website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.
Double degree options
Double degree options are available in a number of UNSW courses.
Honours at UNSW
Studying honours offers a chance to develop your research and professional skills guided by staff who are passionate about research and the development of new researchers. Honours is an integral component of many UNSW courses or may be offered as an additional year of study to meritorious students.
Medicine and Health
As one of the world's top 50 medical faculties*, UNSW Medicine and Health is tackling the most pressing health challenges and delivering results with real-world impact. Our undergraduate degrees will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills you need to thrive in the healthcare industry.
You’ll learn from world leading researchers, teaching staff and practitioners, and benefit from hands-on clinical training in some of Australia’s largest hospitals and health organisations. Join a supportive community focused on improving health outcomes for all and make a difference as you apply your skills to real patients and global health problems.
UNSW Medicine and Health offer a range of undergraduate degrees including:
- 428000 Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine
- 428400 Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Medicine/Master of Pharmacy
- 428300 Bachelor of Nutrition/Master of Dietetics and Food Innovation
- 428500 Bachelor of Exercise Science/Master of Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology
- 428600 Bachelor of Applied Exercise Science/Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
- 428200 Bachelor of International Public Health
- 429740 Bachelor of Vision Science
- 429750 Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Clinical Optometry
Visit the UNSW Medicine & Health website.
*QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021