Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts
Further Information
| Entry Information | |
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| Intake period | |
| February and July | |
| Duration | |
3 years full time |
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| Weekly First Year Time Commitment | |
15 - 18 class hours plus considerable time spent in private study |
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| Advanced Standing | |
| Students with diplomas from polytechnics in Singapore and Malaysia could expect to receive one year of credit, except for Podiatric Medicine, Health Science, Medicine and Dentistry. | |
| Degrees | |
Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts |
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| Annual Fees | |
| 2009: $20,000 2010: $21,300 |
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| CRICOS Code | |
| 011075A |
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| Prerequisites | |
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All courses at UWA: English Language Competence A strong interest and ability in creative activity is recommended |
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| Links | |
Fine Arts
The study of Fine Arts offers a rich range of historical, critical and theoretical studies based around a core and studio-based program.
Studio-based units comprise traditional and new technology areas.
A wide range of units on the history and theory of visual culture is available for students to choose from.
The School is known for the high quality of its history and theory units, which can be taken as a Fine Arts major within a BA degree.
In the Bachelor of Fine Arts students will develop creative skills by undertaking practical units in conjunction with studying the history and theory of fine arts.
It is highly recommended that students have a strong interest in contemporary art, art practice and art history.
Educational Qualifications
| Qualifications | Grades |
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| WA TER | 80 |
| UWA Foundation program | 66 |
| WAUFY | 59 |
| Minimum International Baccalaureate | 29 |
| Minimum All India Senior School Certificate | 12 |
| Minimum GCE or Cambridge Advanced Level Examination | 8 |
| Indian School Certificate | 60 |
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Career Opportunities
Tenacity, flexibility, lateral and creative thinking are the important characteristics students gain after completing a Degree in Fine Arts at UWA. The BFA/BA Fine Arts Degree teaches you to address contemporary issues in an independent and creative manner in order to participate in the most challenging of careers. In today's global economy the arts serve as the bridge between cultures; be it at the business or tourist ends.
| Course enquiries | Application, visa and other enquiries to |
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The University of Western Australia Phone (+61 8) 6488 3939 Email international@uwa.edu.au |
