
Bachelor of Visual Arts and Bachelor of Advanced Studies
Arts and humanities
Note: This course will cease to be offered to new students from 2027. Current students are not affected. This combined degree offers you the opportunity to develop conceptual, theoretical and technical skills to become a practicing artist with flexibility to explore other areas across the University. You can build a course in contemporary art that is adapted to your personal strengths and aspirations, while also offering the breadth and opportunities for the development of a wide range of skills that will equip you for the modern workplace.
Official- Duration
- 4 years
- Qualification
- Bachelor
- AQF 7
- Campus
- Camperdown/Darlington Campus
- NSW
- Course code
- CRICOS 094170D
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Course overview
Note: This course will cease to be offered to new students from 2027. Current students are not affected. This combined degree offers you the opportunity to develop conceptual, theoretical and technical skills to become a practicing artist with flexibility to explore other areas across the University. You can build a course in contemporary art that is adapted to your personal strengths and aspirations, while also offering the breadth and opportunities for the development of a wide range of skills that will equip you for the modern workplace.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Admission to this course is on the basis of the following criteria: - a secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), or approved higher education study , including approved preparation courses. - applicants are required to submit a portfolio of their artwork. You may sumit your portfolio electronically as follows: - UAC applicants – submit your portfolio electronically to SCA by the application deadline. - Direct applicants – upload your portfolio as part of your online application to the University by the application deadline. You will need to include a short statement of between 200 and 250 words addressing one of the more developed projects in your portfolio. Find out more about portfolio requirements . Late submissions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. - English language requirements where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English. Admission pathways are open to domestic applicants on the basis of equity or other adjustment factors, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For details, visit admission pathways . Credit for previous study If you’ve already completed university-level or equivalent subjects, you may be able to apply for credit for previous study . Secondary or tertiary qualification A secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), OR approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses. See recognised qualifications Portfolio This course requires you to submit a portfolio .
Academic qualifications
Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.
CBSE (India)
10.5
70%
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- TOEFL iBTOverall 85L 17 · R 17 · W 19 · S 17
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- PTE AcademicOverall 64L 60 · R 60 · W 60 · S 60
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Admission to this course is on the basis of the following criteria: - a secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), or approved higher education study , including approved preparation courses. - applicants are required to submit a portfolio of their artwork. You may sumit your portfolio electronically as follows: - UAC applicants – submit your portfolio electronically to SCA by the application deadline. - Direct applicants – upload your portfolio as part of your online application to the University by the application deadline. You will need to include a short statement of between 200 and 250 words addressing one of the more developed projects in your portfolio. Find out more about portfolio requirements . Late submissions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. - English language requirements where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English. Admission pathways are open to domestic applicants on the basis of equity or other adjustment factors, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For details, visit admission pathways . Credit for previous study If you’ve already completed university-level or equivalent subjects, you may be able to apply for credit for previous study . Secondary or tertiary qualification A secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), OR approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses. See recognised qualifications Portfolio This course requires you to submit a portfolio .
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | $45,500per year | International students |
Where it is taught
Camperdown/Darlington Campus
PrimaryNSW
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Bachelor of Visual Arts and Bachelor of Advanced Studiessydney.edu.au
- The University of Sydneysydney.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Sydney Conservatorium Advanced Diploma of Opera handbookOfficial source
- University of Sydney Study Abroad inbound guideOfficial source
- University of Sydney per-course coredata and explorer JSONOfficial source
- International Admission Guide 2027Official source
- Coursework Policy 2021Official source
- University of Sydney Honours eligibilityOfficial source
- University of Sydney English language requirementsOfficial source
- University of Sydney preparation and direct-entry programsOfficial source
- University of Sydney international undergraduate academic requirementsOfficial source
- University of Sydney postgraduate research admissionOfficial source
- Taylors College Sydney entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

