Bachelor of Fine Arts/Arts at University of New South Wales

About

The Bachelor of Fine Arts/Bachelor of Arts is a four-year double degree that develops your worldview and defines a life purpose suited to your passions and skills. Immerse in a creative practice while challenging your assumptions and tackling real-world problems.

Explore what fascinates you and prepare to think differently about global issues like climate change, human rights, and the ethical future of technology. Blend your enhanced understanding of the world with distinct creative capabilities in animation and moving image, art theory, music, or visual arts.

Make your difference with industry-crossing skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, effective communication, and research. You'll build extensive creative skills and knowledge, learning from experts in practical and theoretical classes. And with solid opportunities for industry connections, you'll develop your career throughout the entire degree.

Develop your artistic practice to give your voice to the things that matter. Shape your learning experience to pursue what you love, deepen your understanding, and develop skills the world needs.

Career

More than just a foot in the door or a pathway towards landing your first job, this degree will set you up with the professional and creative skills you'll need to thrive throughout your career. Turn your time with us into a future that celebrates your passion and purpose.

Arts careers
Find employment anywhere in the world with an arts degree – consider NGOs, consultancies, public relations, media, creative arts, the Australian government, and so much more.

Academic

Activist

Actor

Advocate

Creative consultant

Content producer

Diplomat

Gallery manager

Government administrator

International representative

Journalist

Media consultant

Museum manager

Politician

Political strategist

Policy consultant

Public servant

Publisher

Research assistant

Social media producer

Set manager

Writer
Careers in animation and moving image
Animator

3D Artist

Texturing artist

Concept artist

Storyboard artist

Creature effects artist

Visual effects artist

Visual effects compositor

Media arts practitioner

Digital publishing

Digital communications specialist

Art director

Advertising director

Film producer

Television producer

Post-production designer

Media strategist

Sound designer

Cinematographer
Careers in art theory
Art critic

Art director

Archive manager

Creative director

Creative entrepreneur

Communications officer

Community engagement officer

Cultural event manager

Cultural policy adviser

Cultural research officer

Cultural consultant

Exhibit planner

Festival curator

Gallery curator

Museum curator

Public event programmer
Careers in music
Audio producer

Audio engineer

Broadcaster

Composer

Classroom music teacher

Music journalist

Performing artist

Private music teacher

Session artist

Songwriter

Sound designer

Soundtrack producer

Tour manager

Talent manager

Talent scout
Careers in visual arts
Advertising creative

Art critic

Art director

Artist

Arts educator

Arts journalist

Arts publisher

Creative director

Commercial photographer

Communications officer

Cultural administration

Cultural policy consultant

Event program manager

Exhibition manager

Festival curator

Illustrator

Installation artist

Interdisciplinary artist

Painter

Performance artist

Photographer

Photojournalist

Printmaker

Private art teacher

Sculptor

Explore your career options

Many career options lie ahead in your future. If you don't know what you want to do yet, it's ok. University is the time to test your ideas, discover potential career paths, or develop the knowledge to create a job that doesn't even exist yet.

Along with flexible course options, degrees from UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture include opportunities to experiment with professional roles in internships and work placements. You'll build a network of contacts among your classmates and lecturers, and you'll be able to reach out to a global network of UNSW graduates.

Bachelor of Fine Arts/Arts

University of New South Wales

Australia,

Sydney

Bachelor of Fine Arts/Arts

University of New South Wales

University of New South Wales

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