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Bachelor of Creative Arts (Honours) (Visual Arts)

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Summary
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Honours) Major Visual Arts (BCAH)
Study Mode
  • Online
  • On-campus
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Number of Units
  • 8 units
Duration
  • 1 years or part-time equivalent
Campus
  • Toowoomba
View USQ Handbook
Program Information Set

Advance you career

Advance your understanding of visual arts theory and practice with our Bachelor of Creative Arts (Honours) (Visual Arts). This degree will allow you to critically analyse a range of historical and contemporary issues and explore their impact on the arts and society. You will also have the opportunity to complete a dissertation under supervision in your area of interest.

This degree will further your skills, giving you the edge that you need to succeed as a practising artist, secondary school teacher (with further study), art critic, librarian, curator or in the areas of arts administration, studio and gallery management, community arts and arts research.

Other majors for the Bachelor of Creative Arts (Honours): Film, Television and Radio, Music and Theatre.

Courses to be studied Units
4 x core courses 6
plus 2 x specialisation courses
 2
Total 8
Refer to the USQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

How much will it cost?

Approximate annual costs1 for your first year of study (8 units) in this program are:

Study Mode Cost
Commonwealth supported AUD 6560
Domestic full fee paying AUD 19520

Loan to help you pay your fees

You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP allows you to defer your fees until your income reaches a certain level.

You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Centrelink.

Scholarships and financial assistance

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.

1 These are indicative annual fees for 2018 and costs will vary depending on the actual courses selected during your study. Fees may also vary from year to year as they are reviewed annually.

Entry Requirements

  •  Completion of a bachelor degree, or equivalent, in Creative Arts or a related discipline, with a minimum Grade Point Average of 5.0.

Applicants will be required to write a proposal outlining their field of study (relevant to the appropriate discipline), that also outlines the initial direction of their Honours research. Students will also be required to have an interview with relevant supervisor/s (telephone or face-to-face). This will be in addition to students having a 5.0 (or above) GPA.

English Language Requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

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How to apply

Apply with USQ

Closing dates

Applying directly to USQ:

  • Semester 2, 2019 - applications close Monday 1 July, with semester 2 commencing on Monday 15 July 2019.
  • Semester 1, 2020 - applications close Friday 28 February, with semester 1 commencing on Monday 24 February 2020.

Credit for previous study or work experience

You may be eligible for credit if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

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