Study in Australia
at University of New South Wales · Sydney, New South Wales
CRICOS course code
044146G
CRICOS provider code
00098G
This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.
Duration
4.5 years
Tuition (whole course)
A$204,000 total
Per year
A$46,938/yr
Intake
Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)
The Bachelor of Fine Arts / Bachelor of Arts at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney is a unique double degree that blends creative practice with critical inquiry across the humanities and social sciences. This integrated programme is structured over 4.5 years of full-time study, comprising a sequence of core and elective units of study. Students accumulate credit points as they progress, with each unit contributing to the overall requirements for graduation as set out by UNSW.
In the Fine Arts component, students develop foundational and advanced skills in mediums such as painting, sculpture, digital media, and photography, while also critically engaging with contemporary art theory and history. The Arts component broadens intellectual horizons with disciplines such as history, philosophy, languages, sociology, and cultural studies. The curriculum design allows students to tailor their studies, combining creative practice with scholarly exploration. Project work, studio time, and lectures are complemented by group discussions and independent research.
Many programmes at UNSW incorporate work-integrated learning opportunities such as internships, industry projects, or community engagement, enabling students to apply their learning in professional contexts. In later years, capstone projects or exhibitions may showcase student work to academic and industry audiences, offering invaluable experience for those aiming to enter the creative professions or continue to postgraduate study.
This double degree is ideal for individuals with both creative drive and a passion for humanities or social sciences. Graduates develop cross-disciplinary analytical, research, and communication skills, combined with the ability to innovate and express ideas in visual and written forms. International students are required to demonstrate English proficiency, as specified by UNSW, and may take advantage of Australia’s work rights of 48 hours per fortnight during study and explore options such as the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) upon completion.
It typically takes 4.5 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).
Tuition is around A$204,000 total. Fees change yearly, confirm with an advisor.
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