Program Overview
The Visual Arts at Australian National University is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Visual Arts programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 32,640 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 21,216 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Canberra, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Visual Arts programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Photography and Art
- The Art and Politics of Collecting
- Art, War and Conflict
- Contemporary Australian Art
- Cyberculture
- Theories of the Object
- Memory
- Renaissance and Baroque Art
- Cartographies: Art Exploration and Knowledge
- City Sites: Studies in Art and Urbanity
- Issues in Contemporary Craft and Design
- Arguing Objects
- Writing About Art and Creative Practice
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5/7 and successful assessment of a portfolio of works.
- All applicants must meet the University\xc2\x92s English Language Admission Requirements for Students
- Applicants with a Bachelor Degree or Graduate Certificate in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 24 units (1 semester) of credit.
- Applicants with a Graduate Diploma or Honours in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 48 units (1 year) of credit.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 32,640 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 21,216 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 32,640 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 21,216 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Australian National University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Australian National University
Australian National University
Canberra, Australia
Australian National University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-12-17
- Start Date 2018-02-20
- Language English
- Duration 24 months