Bachelor of Visual Arts

The Australian National University

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Qualification

3 Years

Course duration

6/30/2025

Start Date

US$29254

Fee

Description
Requierments
Study options
Scholarships

The ANU Bachelor of Visual Arts features majors in animation and video, ceramics, furniture, glass, gold and silversmithing, painting, photo media, print media and drawing, sculpture and textiles. You will also have the opportunity to study in complementary areas such as life drawing, bookmaking, etching, papermaking and screen printing. Our program is designed to develop and refine your high-level technical and creative skills, while building your knowledge of working with materials and technologies of your chosen studio discipline. You will learn to work independently and collaboratively to plan and participate in exhibitions of your works. You can also take advantage of our close proximity to immerse yourself in the array of national cultural institutions that Canberra has to offer, with some classes held in these leading institutions. Employment Opportunities Graduates may find work as independent artists, in arts organisations, as an art teacher, in galleries or museums and in many other related fields. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of a Bachelor of Visual Arts, graduates will be able to: Apply technical skills and specialist knowledge to realise works, artefacts and forms of creative expression. Demonstrate skills and knowledge of the practices, languages, forms, materials, technologies and techniques in the visual arts. Recognise and reflect on social, cultural and ethical issues, and apply historical and theoretical perspectives to practice in the visual arts. Develop and evaluate ideas, concepts and processes by thinking creatively, critically and reflectively. Interpret, communicate and present ideas, problems and arguments in modes suited to a range of audiences Work independently and collaboratively in response to project demands. Career Options Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide. The latest Global Employability University Ranking, published by the Times Higher Education, rated ANU as Australia's top university for getting a job for the fourth year in a row.

For international students

Applicants who complete a recognised secondary/senior secondary/post-secondary/tertiary sequence of study will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application. Entry to the Bachelor of Visual Arts is based on completion of an Australian Year 12 or (international) equivalent. An interview and portfolio assessment also form part of the admissions requirement. Once an application to the Bachelor degree has been lodged, applicants are required to register for an interview and upload a portfolio on the ANU School of Art and Design website. English Language Requirements IELTS Academic and IELTS UKVI Academic [excluding One Skill Retake and IELTS Online] - Overall score of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band. TOEFL iBT [excluding Home Edition] - Overall score of 80 (Reading - 20; Writing - 20; Listening - 18; Speaking - 18). Cambridge C1 Advanced - Overall score of 176 minimum 169 in each band. PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI [excluding PTE Academic Online] - Overall score of 64 minimum 55 in each band.

Language requirements

IELTS

score:6.5

TOEFL

score:80

PTE

score:64

3 Years - Full time

Fee

A$44,390.00 (US$ 29,254) per yearPlease check with institution

Start Date

6/30/2025

Address

Acton Campus, The Australian National University, CANBERRA, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 2601, CANBERRA, Australia

ANU Foundation for Visual Arts Scholarship

Value of scholarship

A$5,000.00 (US$ 3,613) a year

How to applay

No application as all new undergraduate students will be automatically considered.

Requierments

To be eligible for this scholarship, an applicant must: be successful in obtaining entry to an undergraduate degree program offered by the School of Art in the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences be deemed to be an outstanding applicant in any area of expertise of the School by the Selection Committee be an international student. Selection basis Calibre of application for an undergraduate degree program offered by the School of Art.

Who can applay

All international

Peter and Lena Karmel Honours Scholarship in the School of Art

Value of scholarship

A$5,000.00 (US$ 3,613) a year

How to applay

No application necessary as all eligible students will be automatically considered.

Requierments

Outstanding academic record in Art and has demonstrated a high capacity for achievement in his of her chosen field of Arts practice eligible for enrolment at the University in the Honours Year of the Bachelor of Arts (Visual) with Honours, or the Bachelor of Visual Arts (with Honours), or Bachelor of Design Arts with Honours.

About

Ranked as Australia’s number one university, and number 20 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2017-18), the Australian National University (ANU) is recognised worldwide for its high teaching standards and outstanding research quality.
With small class sizes and a high staff-to-student ratio, ANU students enjoy unparalleled access to their tutors and lecturers, who are world leaders in their fields. Students can choose from a wide variety of degree options; all designed so they can tailor their studies to suit their strengths, passions, and career options.
Coming in at number one in Australia and at 21 worldwide for graduate employability (Global University Employability Ranking 2017), ANU students stand out to employers. And it is no surprise that ANU ranks so highly; the University takes great pride in making sure its students are job-ready when they graduate, and encourages them to make the most of its industry contacts by getting involved with work experience and internship opportunities.
A member of the prestigious International Alliance of Research Universities, ANU stands alongside institutions like Oxford, Cambridge and Yale. A huge 95 per cent of research that takes place at ANU is recognised as above or well above world standard, positioning the University to take on the challenges facing the world today and into the future, with the aim to change society for the better.
Famed for its inclusive campus, ANU (CRICOS Provider Number 00120C) is number one in Australia and number seven in the world for its international outlook, meaning that its 7,000+ overseas students feel welcome throughout their stay.

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