Monash University
Bachelor of Fine Art
Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Level
Bachelor
Duration
3.0F/P
Campus
Caulfield (VIC)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
A$9,880 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
Intake
TBD
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Fine Art at Monash University in Parkville, Victoria, Australia is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Arts and design graduates build portfolio careers as practitioners, educators, creative directors and arts administrators, combining creative practice with commercial and community-facing work.
Student life (indicative)
Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital — an obsessive café culture, world-class street art, live music every night, top-tier restaurants and galleries, and a cosmopolitan energy that consistently ranks it among the world's most liveable cities.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
93,159
Staff Ratio
14.0:1
International
45.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
76.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£42,660
First-year earnings
Placement Year
✓ Available
Work experience option
Costs & Living
City & Location
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Fine Art
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Fine Art topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Fine Art
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Current Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Successful completion of VCE or equivalent.
- Recent Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Successful completion of VCE or equivalent.
- Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
- Non Year 12 Information Applicants who have not completed Year 12 or above: To be considered, applicants must complete at least two single units at an Australian higher education institution to satisfy the minimum entry requirements.
- See the Monash Find-A-Course website for further details.
- Admissions to this course is competitive and applicants may need to meet a higher requirement to be offered a place.
- Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
- Non Year 12 Information Qualifications attained at Certificate IV or higher will be considered for selection.
- Programs that involve competency-based assessment without grades or marks will meet the admission requirements.
- Preference will be given to applicants whose prior studies are related to the course.
- See the Monash Find-A-Course website for further details.
- Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
- Non Year 12 Information Applicants who have successfully completed Year 12 are eligible to apply for this course.
- Applicants with no formal secondary or tertiary qualifications are not eligible to apply for this course.
- If you don't meet the published requirements for entry, you may want to consider one of the Pathway options . | Current Year 12 graduates Folio and folio presentation Present a creative folio, whether physical and/or digital, that best exemplifies your creative art practice.
- What you choose to submit is up to you! We encourage a selection of your artworks that showcase your artistic style, skills, and personal expression.
- You may also bring additional pieces or sketchbooks that highlight your creative art practice, showing progression of works from ideas to completion.
- After you've applied via VTAC, go to our How to apply webpage for details on how to prepare your folio and register for a folio presentation.
- Recent Year 12 graduates Folio and folio presentation Present a creative folio, whether physical and/or digital, that best exemplifies your creative art practice.
- What you choose to submit is up to you! We encourage a selection of your artworks that showcase your artistic style, skills, and personal expression.
- You may also bring additional pieces or sketchbooks that highlight your creative art practice, showing progression of works from ideas to completion.
- After you've applied via VTAC, go to our How to apply webpage for details on how to prepare your folio and register for a folio presentation.
- Applicants with Higher Education study Folio and folio presentation Present a creative folio, whether physical and/or digital, that best exemplifies your creative art practice.
- What you choose to submit is up to you! We encourage a selection of your artworks that showcase your artistic style, skills, and personal expression.
- You may also bring additional pieces or sketchbooks that highlight your creative art practice, showing progression of works from ideas to completion.
- After you've applied via VTAC, go to our How to apply webpage for details on how to prepare your folio and register for a folio presentation.
- Applicants with VET study Folio and folio presentation Present a creative folio, whether physical and/or digital, that best exemplifies your creative art practice.
- What you choose to submit is up to you! We encourage a selection of your artworks that showcase your artistic style, skills, and personal expression.
- You may also bring additional pieces or sketchbooks that highlight your creative art practice, showing progression of works from ideas to completion.
- After you've applied via VTAC, go to our How to apply webpage for details on how to prepare your folio and register for a folio presentation.
- Applicants with work and life experience Folio and folio presentation Present a creative folio, whether physical and/or digital, that best exemplifies your creative art practice.
- What you choose to submit is up to you! We encourage a selection of your artworks that showcase your artistic style, skills, and personal expression.
- You may also bring additional pieces or sketchbooks that highlight your creative art practice, showing progression of works from ideas to completion.
- After you've applied via VTAC, go to our How to apply webpage for details on how to prepare your folio and register for a folio presentation. | Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English as an Additional Language or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
- Non-Year 12 prerequisites As for Year 12 (or Year 12 equivalent).
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
93,159
Total students
Staff Ratio
14:1
Students per staff
International Students
45%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative)
7.5/10
Transport
Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Global / diverse | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks
Student Life & City (indicative)
Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital — an obsessive café culture, world-class street art, live music every night, top-tier restaurants and galleries, and a cosmopolitan energy that consistently ranks it among the world's most liveable cities.
- Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital — an obsessive café culture, world-class street art, live music every night, top-tier restaurants and galleries, and a cosmopolitan energy that consistently ranks it among the world's most liveable cities.
What Students Love
- Rich arts & cultural scene
- Great café culture
- Diverse international food scene
- Active music scene
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
76%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£42,660
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✓ Available
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Arts and design graduates build portfolio careers as practitioners, educators, creative directors and arts administrators, combining creative practice with commercial and community-facing work.
- Arts and design graduates build portfolio careers as practitioners, educators, creative directors and arts administrators, combining creative practice with commercial and community-facing work.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Healthcare
- Engineering
- Business
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
HIGH
This location has a higher cost of living. Budget accordingly for accommodation, food, and general expenses.
Estimated Annual Costs
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
Like most major Australian cities, Melbourne carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $2,248/month (housing $1,365, food $475, transport $140). Melbourne's affordability compared to Sydney makes Monash excellent value for a Go8 degree.
- Like most major Australian cities, Melbourne carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $2,248/month (housing $1,365, food $475, transport $140).
- Melbourne's affordability compared to Sydney makes Monash excellent value for a Go8 degree.