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Of art and design practitioners, researchers, educators and students
We lead Australia in art and design with a focus on media innovation and emerging technologies. Whatever type of creative practitioner you aspire to be, you can achieve it through UNSW Art & Design. Our programs reflect the best contemporary global thinking and practice. Our approach is interdisciplinary, advancing tradition and challenging existing thinking. We inspire future leaders by equipping our students with the skills and capacity for creative thinking so they can make their critical mark on the world.
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Student Recruitment Fair - Stavanger
Stavanger Forum Gunnar Warebergsgate 13 4021 Stavanger
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Jan
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Student Recruitment Fair - Bergen
Grieghallen Edvard Griegs plass 1 N-5015 Bergen
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Jan
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Elite Universities Exhibition - Bangkok
10.00am-4.00pm
Grande Westin Hotel, Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok
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Areas of interest
Undertake an undergraduate degree in one of four areas of interest.
Art Theory
Design
Fine Arts
Media
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Undergraduate options9
Check your eligibility based on your qualifications:
Art Theory3
Bachelor of Art Theory
Degree code : 4803
- Minimum years
- 3 years
- Entry
- February and September
- eligibility
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- Career Opportunities
- The creative and cultural industries are key drivers of growth in the contemporary global economy. Our graduates are sought after across a range of arts, cultural, entertainment, media and technology industries. Careers for Bachelor of Art Theory graduates include: Arts and Cultural Management, Policy Making and Administration, Creative Direction, Planning and Production, Art and Design Criticism, Communications and Journalism, Cultural and Creative Research and Scholarship, Multi-Platform Publishing and Distribution, Curatorship, Festival, Event and Museum Management, Design Thinking and Management, Public Programming and Engagement, Entrepreneurship, Strategist, Creative Social, Enterprise and Start-ups
Dual degree options available
- Bachelor of Art Theory / Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Art Theory / Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Art Theory / Bachelor of Social Research and Policy
Bachelor of Art Theory / Bachelor of Arts
Degree code : 4817
- Minimum years
- 4 years
- Entry
- February and September
- eligibility
- View entry table
- Career Opportunities
- Arts and cultural management, policy making and administration, Creative direction, planning and production, Art and design criticism, communications and journalism, Cultural and creative research and scholarship, Multi-platform publishing and distribution, Curatorship, festival, event and museum management, Design thinking and management, Public programming and engagement, Entrepreneurship, strategist, creative social enterprise and start-ups
Bachelor of Art Theory / Bachelor of Social Research and Policy
Degree code : 4815
- Minimum years
- 4.5 years
- Entry
- February and September
- eligibility
- View entry table
- Career Opportunities
- Arts and cultural management, policy making and administration, Creative direction, planning and production, Art and design criticism, communications and journalism, Cultural and creative research and scholarship, Multi-platform publishing and distribution, Curatorship, festival, event and museum management, Design thinking and management, Public programming and engagement, Entrepreneurship, strategist, creative social enterprise and start-ups
Design2
Bachelor of Design
Degree code : 4822
- Minimum years
- 3 years
- Entry
- February and September
- eligibility
- View entry table
- Career Opportunities
- UNSW's Bachelor of Design prepares students to be dynamic design professionals and studio practitioners. Our graduates are highly sought after across a broad range of professional design disciplines in media and technology industries, global institutions, major corporations, creative and bespoke agencies. Graduates find employment in areas including: Graphics, media and digital design, Interaction design, Communications, branding and advertising, Design management and strategy, Social innovation and entrepreneurship, App development, data visualisation and responsive design, Creative consultancies, design and media, studios, design-led businesses, Environmental, spatial, interior and architectural design practices, Object, furniture and lighting design, Film, television, online and mobile production and post-production, Design for exhibitions, galleries and museums, Costume, theatre and events design, Design teaching and academia, Jewellery design, Packaging, illustration and publishing, Textile, fabric, wearable design and fashion
Dual degree options available
- • Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Design
- • Bachelor of Design / Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
- • Bachelor of Design / Bachelor of Media (Public Relations and Advertising)
Bachelor of Design / Bachelor of Media in Public Relations and Advertising
Degree code : 4824
- Minimum years
- 4 years
- Entry
- February and September
- eligibility
- View entry table
- Career Opportunities
- Graphics, media and digital design, Communications, communications strategy, advertising, branding and advertising, Design management and strategy, digital media strategy, experiential design, experiential marketing, marketing, Social innovation and entrepreneurship, App development, data visualisation and responsive design, Creative consultancies, design and media studios, design-led businesses.
Fine Arts3
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Degree code : 4821
- Minimum years
- 3 years
- Entry
- February and September
- eligibility
- View entry table
- Career Opportunities
- UNSW Art and Design's Bachelor of Fine Arts equips students with transferable skills and insights, so that graduates find employment across the creative and cultural industries including: Advertising, Art Direction and Communication, Arts And Cultural Administration and Policy Making, Arts Education and Training Commercial and News Photography, Curating and Program Management in Festivals, Museums, Galleries and Public Spaces, Arts Writing, Publishing and Criticism, Exhibition Planning, Design and Installation, Entertainment, Media and Technology Industries, Theatre, Film and Television Production, Urban Planning, Site Activation and Public Art, Practising artist in your field of expertise
Dual degree options available
- Bachelor of Fine Arts / Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Bachelor of Fine Arts / Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts / Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Bachelor of Advanced Science / Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts / Bachelor of Arts
Degree code : 4823
- Minimum years
- 4 years
- Entry
- February and September
- eligibility
- View entry table
- Career Opportunities
- Arts and cultural administration and policy making, Arts education and training, Arts writing, publishing and criticism, Commercial and news photography, Curating and program management in festivals, museums, galleries and public spaces, Exhibition planning, design and installation, Entertainment, media and technology industries, Theatre, film and television production, Urban planning, site activation and public art
Bachelor of Fine Arts / Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Degree code : 4063
- Minimum years
- 4 years
- Entry
- February and September
- eligibility
- View entry table
- Professional recognition
- The Bachelor of Fine Arts/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) is recognised by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). You should check with the employing authority in your home country regarding your eligibility for a teaching position.
- Career Opportunities
- Arts and cultural administration and policy making, Arts education and training, Arts writing, publishing and criticism, Commercial and news photography, Curating and program management in festivals, museums, galleries and public spaces, Exhibition planning, design and installation, Entertainment, media and technology industries, Theatre, film and television production, Urban planning, site activation and public art
Media1
Bachelor of Media Arts
Degree code : 4813
- Minimum years
- 3 years
- Entry
- February and September
- eligibility
- View entry table
- Career Opportunities
- The Bachelor of Media Arts produces creative content developers with sound technical and problem solving skills and the ability to work creatively and collaboratively across a diverse and wide range of disciplines in the creative media world. As a graduate, you will be a lead player in the cultural, digital, entertainment, creative media and technology industries with strengths in creative design and technical innovation. Our Graduates find employment in areas including: Animation Design and Production, Digital Publishing and Communications, Video, Online and Mobile Media, Interaction, User-Experience and Environments, Game Development and Production, Digital Strategy, Film, Television, Online and Mobile Production, Multiplatform Media Development and Production, Production Management and Development, Sound Design, Composition and Production, Scientific Imaging and Visualization, Media Strategy and Planning, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Digital Media Start-ups
Dual degree options available
- Bachelor of Media Arts / Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)
- Bachelor of Media Arts / Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Available scholarships and prizes
- UNSW Art & Design Scholars Program
- UNSW Art & Design Undergraduate Award
- UNSW Golden Jubilee Scholarship for International Students
- NSW Chinese Community Award at UNSW
- Ian Somervaille Award
- Bill Pardy University Challenge Award
- UNSW Honours Year Scholarships
- UNSW Alumni Association Scholarship
- UNSW Hong Kong Alumni Award
- Neville A Whiffen Memorial Award
- International Centre Global Mobility (ICGM) Scholarship
- Scientia Scholarships
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