Bachelor of Fine Arts

Express your individuality, challenge the norm and create without limitations. Be supported while you learn under the guidance of experienced industry professionals in Deakin's Bachelor of Fine Arts. Get amongst the next generation of dynamic practising creatives when you major in dance, photography, theatre, visual arts or writing. Immerse yourself in your practice, develop critical skills and become an agile, versatile creative.

Further personalise your degree with minors in complementary study areas like scriptwriting, theatre production, Indigenous studies and more. Explore creative mediums and experiment in Deakin’s studios and performance venues. Learn by doing with digital production tools, industry projects and collaborative productions, all while developing your interests and unique talents. Turn theory into practice and gain industry skills when you intern. Choose from 600 employers like Art of the Minds, Siren Sport or source your own.

Current or recent secondary education

If you’re currently studying Year 12, or completed Year 12 in the last two years, you will need to meet all the following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree:

Year 12 prerequisite subjects

• Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English EAL (English as an Additional Language) or at least 20 in English other than EAL

ATAR

• Senior Secondary Certificate of Education with an unadjusted ATAR of at least 50 or equivalent

Previous higher education

If you have undertaken higher education studies after secondary schooling, you will need to meet all the following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree:

• successful completion of at least two bachelor level or above units (AQF Level 7 or equivalent)
• Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) English Units 3 and 4: Study score of 25 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or 20 in any other English