Bachelor of Visual Arts
The Australian National University
- Canberra, Australia
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A four-year studio-based degree in contemporary art.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Visual Arts can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
- Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
- Audience and ethical considerations. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Artist
- Curator
- Illustrator
- Gallery owner
- Animator
- Graphic designer
- Art administrator
- Video game designer
- Art teacher
- Art therapist
- Art conservator
Curriculum
- Four years
- 120 credit hours. Studio-based study in drawing
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Printmaking
- Photography
- New media
- Installation
- Time-based practice and textile/fibre art
- Plus art history and visual culture
- Facilities include printshops
- Darkrooms
- A sculpture studio with kilns and a new media lab.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Complete an accepted senior secondary qualification
- meet the ANU selection rank and any program-specific prerequisites
- satisfy English language requirements.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each skill
- TOEFL iBT 81 overall with Reading 16 Writing 19 Listening 16 Speaking 19
- PTE Academic 64 overall with 60 in each skill
- Cambridge C1 Advanced 169 overall subject to program-specific higher requirements
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- Graduation certificate where applicable
- English-language evidence where required
- Passport/identity documentation
- Program-specific supporting documents where required
How to apply
- Check the exact ANU program requirements
- prepare academic and English-language documents
- submit the international application through the ANU/UAC route shown on the official program page. HDR applicants should first identify a supervisor and follow college-specific pre-application requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $37,121 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 AUD |
| Deposit | $20,000 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Acton Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences |
| Department | School of Art and Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 144 |
| Study pace | Standard |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | ANU scholarships are available subject to scholarship-specific eligibility and application conditions. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2026
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days leftProgram starts
July 2026
Apply by
15 May 2027
182 days left
Scholarships
ANU scholarships are available subject to scholarship-specific eligibility and application conditions.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $37,121 AUD per year. The application fee is $150 AUD. The deposit is $20,000 AUD. The estimated living cost is $36,000 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each skill, TOEFL iBT 81 overall with Reading 16 Writing 19 Listening 16 Speaking 19, PTE Academic 64 overall with 60 in each skill, Cambridge C1 Advanced 169 overall subject to program-specific higher requirements. A portfolio is required. An interview is required.
ANU scholarships are available subject to scholarship-specific eligibility and application conditions.