Program Overview

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Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours)

The Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours) is a full-time or part-time program designed to enable students who have demonstrated substantial ability at an undergraduate level to develop their practical expertise and theoretical understanding to a more advanced level.

Key Facts

• Campus: Brisbane City (South Bank)
• Duration: 1 year full-time
• Commencing in: Trimester 1
• Credit points: 80
• Degree code: 2130
• Cricos code: Not specified

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission to this Honours program, consideration will be given to the following criteria:

• A GPA of at least 5.0 (credit level) over the second and third year of the Bachelor degree
• Have achieved a GPA of at least 5.0 in the major studio components of the second and third years of the undergraduate degree
• Have completed 30 credit points in theory in the second and third years of the undergraduate degree with a GPA of at least 5.0
• A suitable Research Proposal and the resources available to support the candidature
• The availability of an appropriate proposed supervisor

Language Requirements

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:

• A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
• OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
• OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
• OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
• OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
• OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50

Fees

The indicative annual tuition fee is $37,000 for 2026. This fee is based on a standard full-time study load and should only be used as a guide. Tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of the Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours), you'll be equipped for a career in the visual and creative arts, with potential positions ranging from professional artist and gallery director to curator, educator, government arts worker, and creative consultant.

Degree Structure

The program requires the completion of 80 credit points, comprising 40 credit points of core courses and 40 credit points of dissertation courses.

Core Courses

• Visual Arts Research Methods (20 credit points)
• Communicating Research in the Visual Arts (20 credit points)

Dissertation Courses

• Honours Research Project (40 credit points, divided into four parts)

Program Learning Outcomes

The program learning outcomes for this award describe the knowledge, skills, and application of knowledge and skills you will acquire through studying the Griffith program of your choice.

Program Director

The Program Director ensures that the published program information is accurate and helpful for students' enrolment and progress. The Program Director provides students with guidance on program-related matters, including making decisions on specific aspects of a student's study program, enrolment, progress, credit, and eligibility to graduate.

Australian Qualifications Framework

The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national policy for regulated qualifications in Australian education and training. This qualification is accredited as an AQF Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree.

Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be eligible for credit based on your prior study or experience. This may reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your degree. Credit can include prior study undertaken through an accredited education provider or prior experience through professional or life experience.