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Bachelor of Fine Art
This is a studio based degree for people who want to become practising artists.
- How long it takes
- 3 years
- full time
- Level
- Bachelor degree
- University
- How you can study
- On campus or a mix
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- NSW, VIC
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Fine Art asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in making and looking at art
- a habit of experimenting with materials and ideas
- patience for developing skills over time
- willingness to share your work and hear feedback
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where this course can take you
No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.
Jobs a degree can help with
None of these jobs needs a set qualification.
Sculptor
Sculptors make three-dimensional work in materials such as stone, metal, clay and wood, for commissions, exhibitions and public spaces.
Median pay$59,800 (estimate)
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.
Where you can study this course
There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Course page for Monash University (opens in a new tab)
Monash University
Caulfield, VIC
4.3from 1,955 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What students like
- Staff are supportive and resolve issues quickly
What to weigh up
- Admin replies can be slow
- Feedback from teaching staff can be limited
- Course page for National Art School (opens in a new tab)
National Art School
Darlinghurst, NSW
4.6from 106 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus or a mix
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Fine Art.
- Studio practice
- Drawing and painting
- Sculpture and mixed media
- Art history and theory
- Developing an artistic direction
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?