University of New South Wales
Bachelor of Advanced Science (Hons)/Bachelor of Fine Arts
New South Wales, Australia
Level
Bachelors Honours
Duration
5F
Campus
Sydney - Kensington (NSW)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Intake
2027-02-15
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Advanced Science (Hons)/Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of New South Wales in New South Wales, Australia is a bachelors honours 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.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
82,272
International
47.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
73.0%
of graduates employed
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Advanced Science (Hons)/Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Advanced Science (Hons)/Bachelor of Fine Arts topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Advanced Science (Hons)/Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Applicants with recent secondary education Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced or Mathematics Extension 1 (depending on chosen area of study) plus one or more of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Physics.
- Recommended studies: For Animation and moving image: Visual Arts, Design and Technology.
- Music: Music 2, or AMEB (7th Grade Practical and 6th Grade Theory or Musicianship) or equivalent study.
- Art theory or Visual arts: Visual Arts.
- All applicants Audition: Acceptance into the Music specialisation requires you to audition.
- For more information, visit UNSW Music auditions .
- Portfolio (optional): If you are expecting an ATAR within 10 points of the lowest selection rank, submit a portfolio to the ADA Portfolio Entry Scheme.
- This portfolio is optional and will demonstrate your passions and boost your chances of admission to a bachelor’s degree of your choice.
- More information and specific guidelines for portfolio submissions . --> Also refer to UNSW Sydney general admission criteria.
Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
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
82,272
Total students
International Students
47%
Of student body
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
73%
Employed after graduation
Costs & Living Expenses
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
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