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Bachelor of Visual Arts

Griffith University - South Bank Campus

Australia,Queensland

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 35,500/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 50

Application Fee

Jul 2025

Apply Date

Australia, Queensland

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1971

Total Students: 50,000 +

Int. Students: 8,500 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

226 Grey St South Bank, Qld 4101

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Visual Arts

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Visual Arts will equip you with historical, theoretical and practical knowledge to begin a career in the visual arts, either in Australia or internationally. Working with accomplished artists, art historians and other industry leaders, you will learn how to navigate and succeed in the visual arts sector. This studio-first degree includes a range of opportunities to connect with potential employers and industry professionals.

In the first year, you'll undertake introductory courses in Painting, Sculpture, Performance and Installation, Photography, Drawing and Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art. First year students may also undertake elective courses such as Printmaking or Jewellery and Small Objects.

In second year, you'll choose a major:

Painting
Sculpture, Performance and Installation
Photography

You'll also have a choice of electives including Public Art, international study tours, museums and galleries internships, or courses across other Griffith University degrees.

In your third year, you will continue your major, learn important professional practice skills and produce a major cross-disciplinary project and exhibition. Courses in art theory underpin all three years of the program and provide an important foundation for studio practice or further art historical and curatorial study.

Majors:

Painting
Photography
Sculpture

Industry and expert connections
Opportunities to engage industry and build employment options include working with guest artists, curators and arts workers; undertaking field trips and work placements; participating in exhibitions, symposia and events, technical workshops and masterclasses; embarking on study tours for course credit; as well as participating in a broad range of industry engagement opportunities through QCAD's LiveArt.

Graduate outcomes
This internationally recognised degree will equip you for a career in the visual and creative arts, from gallery director and professional artist to curator, educator, government arts worker and creative consultant. The skills and knowledge you gain will equip you to adapt and succeed in the expanding and changing landscape of the creative arts and will also serve as the foundation for further studies in education, research or professional practice.

Flexibility
Tailor your timetable - Even if you study full-time on-campus, you may still be able to customise your degree to suit your needs. From a range of tutorial times to online access to lectures and other course material, we're here to help you fit study in with your work and life commitments.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

14 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

36 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
mar 2025		Closed
jul 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 50

Tuition Fee

CAD 35,500 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Griffith University - South Bank Campus

CAD 29,710 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

Minimum CGPA Required: 65.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities

A range of career options are available to visual arts graduates. From gallery director and professional artist, to curator, educator, government arts worker or creative consultant, the skills and knowledge you gain during your studies will prepare you to adapt and succeed in the expanding visual arts sector.

Career opportunities in the visual arts are dependent on the specialisation, talent, skill and determination of the individual. Visual arts careers may include: installation artist; public artist; arts researcher; artistic director; media producer; curator; arts writer; gallerist or gallery assistant; arts worker in the field of welfare, recreation and community.

Scholarships

International Student Scholarships

Scholarship Name	Value	Intakes	Application Deadline
Undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students
Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship For exceptional students applying for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees at Griffith University.	50% of tuition fees valid for degree duration	Trimester 1 2024	2 December 2023
		Trimester 2 2024	13 April 2024
		Trimester 3 2024	10^th August 2024
Academic Excellence Scholarship For outstanding international students applying for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees at Griffith University	25% of tuition fees valid for degree duration	Trimester 1 2024 Trimester 2 2024 Trimester 3 2024	No application required
Research students
Griffith Research Scholarships Support for your PhD or research degree at Griffith University	Scholarships can cover tuition fees, living allowances, relocation and thesis allowances.	For more information visit: griffith.edu.au/research-study/scholarships

Note:

We are offering a 10% discount on tuition fees for Trimester 1, 2025, to all students who apply and accept their offer within 14 days of receiving it. This is in addition to any other scholarship they may be eligible for, including our 25% Academic Excellence Scholarship and 50% Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship. Some market-specific deadlines apply to ensure students have time to get their visa and join us on campus for the start of Trimester 1. Please check our website for more details.

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

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