Program Overview

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Fine Art and Media Communication

Bachelor's degree/Bachelor's degree

This industry-focused degree positions you as a contemporary art and communication specialist with the ability to work across the global media industry as a multi-skilled professional.

Course Details

Location

• On-campus at Caulfield: Full time

Duration

• 4 years (full time)

Start date

• First Semester (February), Second Semester (July)

Fees

Information about fees

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements (International students)

You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course.

Minimum age requirements

At the time of enrolment in a course at Monash University, you must be at least 17 years of age.

Academic entry requirements

All Monash undergraduate courses require you to have successfully completed a minimum of an Australian Year 12 qualification (or equivalent) and achieve the required academic entry score. Most Monash faculties generally use your most recent studies for admission however other guidelines may apply where your prior qualification may be considered.

Post secondary qualifications

International entry requirements for post secondary qualifications can be located in the study credit and admissions eligibility search. If your qualification is not listed we will assess your qualification when you apply.

Higher education

To be considered on the basis of tertiary study alone, applicants who have completed VCE or equivalent will be required to complete the equivalent of one year (48 credit points) of a recognised university degree and will require an average result of at least 60% (including failed units). For applicants who have completed less than the equivalent of one year of study, both the senior secondary qualification results and the units completed will be considered.

English entry requirements

All Monash undergraduate courses require you to satisfy English entry requirements in one of the following ways:

English subject (Australian Year 12 equivalent)

You can meet English entry requirements if you have completed an English subject in your prior secondary studies that is equivalent to an Australian Year 12 level (score requirements also apply).

Language of instruction

You can meet English entry requirements if you have completed half a year of full time study (equivalent to 24 Monash credit points) at Australian VET Diploma (AQF level 5) or higher (or equivalent) at an institution where English is the language of instruction, communication and assessment for all aspects of study for the whole of the educational institution.

English tests

If you have not met English entry requirements as outlined above, Monash accepts the following English tests where the entry scores for this course are as follows:

• IELTS (Academic): 6.5
• IELTS (Academic) UKVI: 6.5
• IELTS One Skill Retake (Academic): 6.5
• IELTS One Skill Retake (Academic) UKVI: 6.5
• IELTS Online: 6.5
• TOEFL iBT: 79
• TOEFL iBT Paper Edition: 79
• TOEFL Essentials: 8
• Pearson Test of English (Academic): 58
• Pearson Test of English (Academic) UKVI: 58
• C1 Advanced (Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English): 176
• C2 Proficiency (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English): 176

Prerequisite subject requirements

All Monash University undergraduate courses require you to have previously studied and achieved required Australian level standards in specific subject known as prerequisite subjects.

You must satisfy the following prerequisite subject requirements for this course:

• English: VCE Units 3 and 4: 25, IB Diploma Programme: Standard Level: 4, Higher Level: 3

Additional requirements

You must satisfy the following additional requirements for this course:

Selection requirements

• Folio: Students applying to the Bachelor of Fine Art (not the Bachelor of Art History and Curating) must register with Monash Art, Design and Architecture (MADA) for a folio presentation.

Other

• Special requirements: This course has special requirements, refer to the course handbook under ‘additional information’ for more information.

Course Structure

Fine Art

The Bachelor of Fine Art develops through theme studies in history and theory, drawing, and fine art knowledge and practice. In the art history and curating specialisation, these will come together through an internship and a final research project. In the fine art specialisation, these will come together during the final two studio units in the third year of the course. In both specialisations, final projects will be exhibited in the graduand exhibition.

Media Communication

The Bachelor of Media Communication is a specialist course, developed through three themes that combine to underpin media communication practice: strategic knowledge, practical and professional skills, and collaboration and leadership. In the double degree course you complete:

• Part A. Strategic knowledge
• Part B. Practical and professional skills
• Part C. Collaboration and leadership

Fees

Fees are subject to change annually.

• International fee: A$42,100

Scholarships

We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.

Enrolment Obligations

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than one third (33%) of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students must enrol in at least one unit that is not by distance and/or online in each compulsory study period unless the student is completing the last unit of their course.

CRICOS code(s):

• Art history and curating - F20132:
• Fine art - F20131:

Making the application

Future students

• Semester one (February): Apply online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) or directly to Monash using course code F20131 (Fine Art) or F20132 (Art History and Curating).
• Semester two (July): Apply directly to Monash using course code F20071 (Fine Art) or F20072 (Art History and Curating).

Folio presentation

If you are applying to the Bachelor of Fine Art (not the Bachelor of Art History and Curating), you will also need to register with Monash Art, Design and Architecture (MADA) for a folio presentation.

Current Monash students

You may apply to transfer from another Monash course. Transfers are a competitive process. You may apply mid-year for available courses however consideration will be given as to whether you will be able to follow your course progression.

Self assess for credit eligibility

Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.