Study Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) in Australia, Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
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What will I learn?

Immerse yourself in creative practice with the UNSW Bachelor of Fine Arts, a three-year degree when studying full-time. With distinct and focused specialisations in animation and moving image, art theory, music, and visual arts - you can focus deeply on the creative field that matters to you. Build technical skills and knowledge, learning from experts in practical and theoretical classes. And with strong industry connections embedded in each specialisation, you'll develop your career throughout the entire degree. With the UNSW Bachelor of Fine Arts, you’ll gain technical skills and knowledge in animation and moving image, art theory, music or visual arts. Develop your artistic practice to give your voice to the things that matter. Access workshops, studios and industry events to further develop your career prospects.

Majors

  • Studio Practice
  • Art Theory

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

CRICOS

110652D

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
A$46,500.00 (US$ 30,644) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Paddington Campus

UNSW School of Art & Design,

Cnr Oxford St & Greens Rd,

Paddington,

New South Wales,

2021, Sydney, Australia

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
A$52,166.67 (US$ 34,379) per year
Cost of Living - Approximately A$25,000 a year as an international student

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

June 2026

Venue

Paddington Campus

UNSW School of Art & Design,

Cnr Oxford St & Greens Rd,

Paddington,

New South Wales,

2021, Sydney, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Before applying for a degree, you should first check that we recognise your secondary/tertiary education qualification. This can include:

Secondary education qualifications

Higher education study

Diploma and other post-secondary studies

Foundation studies

an Australian Year 12 in or outside Australia

an International Baccalaureate Diploma

a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3.

Information for applicants with CBSE, HKDSE or Singapore A Levels Qualification

Calculating your CBSE Score:

Awarded by CBSE, average percentage marks across English or Hindi, and your best four remaining subjects. Where marks are given as a range, the mid-point for that range is used e.g. 75 to 80 = 77.5.

Calculating your HKDSE Score:

Due to changes in the HKDSE curriculum, UNSW assessment is currently under review.

Calculating your Singapore A Levels:

Due to significant changes to the GCE A-Level Curriculum and University Admissions Score (UAS) calculation effective 2026, UNSW assessment is currently under review.

International ATAR

75.0

UNSW Foundation Studies GPA

6.9

Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels)

10.0

International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)

27.0

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016)

1130.0

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)

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