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Edith Cowan University (ECU)

  • 19% international / 81% domestic

Bachelor of Visual Arts

  • Bachelor

Art is critical to the way we tell stories that shape society.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Course Code
F23, 115046H
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$9,350 per year / $28,050 total
International Fees
$37,700 per year / $113,100 total

About this course

Art is critical to the way we tell stories that shape society.

This course will develop your ability to use the tools and techniques of visual art, from drawing to photography and printmaking to digital art. You will use these skills to make work that addresses matters of social importance and helps to influence the ways audiences think about issues of local and global significance.

You'll also have the opportunity to make art in the heart of Perth's cultural centre.

As a graduate, you'll discover employment opportunities within the vibrant cultural sector, both nationally and internationally - as artists, curators, designers, exhibition and installation team members, creative directors and writers.

Art is critical to the way we tell stories that shape society.

This course will develop your ability to use the tools and techniques of visual art, from drawing to photography and printmaking to digital art. You will use these skills to make work that addresses matters of social importance and helps to influence the ways audiences think about issues of local and global significance.

You'll also have the opportunity to make art in the heart of Perth's cultural centre.

As a graduate, you'll discover employment opportunities within the vibrant cultural sector, both nationally and internationally - as artists, curators, designers, exhibition and installation team members, creative directors and writers.

Entry requirements

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

  • All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • AQF Cert IV;
    • Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
    • Undergraduate Certificate;
    • Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test;*
    • University Preparation Course;*
    • Indigenous University Orientation Course; or*
    • Experience Based Entry Scheme.*

    * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

    For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.

  • English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
    • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
    • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
    • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
    • University Preparation Course;
    • Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
    • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
    • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
    • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

    * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

Don't have an ATAR?

This course doesn't require an ATAR for entry.

Find out how to apply using our Creative Humanities Portfolio Entry pathway.

How to apply

Study locations

Mount Lawley

Career pathways

Career Opportunities

As a graduate, you'll work within the vibrant cultural sector, both nationally and internationally, as an artist, curator, designer, exhibition and installation team member, creative director, arts administrator or even as an arts writer.

Possible future job titles

Artist, Curator, Arts Professional, Arts Administrator, Arts Writer, Designer, Gallery Professional, Artistic Director

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Creative Arts courses at Edith Cowan University (ECU).
82.2%
Overall satisfaction
82.8%
Skill scale
74.7%
Teaching scale
35.4%
Employed full-time
$52.2k
Average salary