Please select a specialisation to view the ATAR requirements
Specialisations occur from day one of your course, enabling you to dive deeper into a specific field and truly pursue your passion.
Arts and Fine Art - A2005
This highly relevant double degree is your stepping stone to a global career in the field of creative and cultural arts.
Co-located with the nationally significant Monash University Museum of Art (MUMA), you’ll work with some of Australia’s most successful artists, art theorists and cultural commentators.
With our Bachelor of Arts you can choose from 40 different major and minor areas of study, including languages, social studies, communications, politics, human rights, and international relations to develop an informed, critical awareness of the fields you're most passionate about.
This course leads to two separate degrees. Depending upon your specialisation, you will be awarded one of:
- Bachelor of Art History and Curating, or
- Bachelor of Fine Art
and
- Bachelor of Arts.
You will gain all the benefits of each degree course and be fully equipped to pursue a career in either field separately or to combine the two in your chosen work.
If you choose the Art History and Curating specialisation, you’ll develop your understanding and appreciation of art including its origins and significance. You’ll gain hands-on experience developing an exhibition concept and internship opportunities will develop your curating skills in ‘real-life’ situations.
Alternately, if you choose the Fine Art specialisation, you'll learn in an experimental studio-based setting enabling you to explore and develop a broad range of art practices including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, jewellery, glass and printmaking, as well as studying video art, film, installation practices and 3D printing modelling for artists.
With our Bachelor of Arts you can choose from 40 different major and minor areas of study, including languages, social studies, communications, politics, human rights, and international relations to develop an informed, critical awareness of the fields you're most passionate about.
Through this study, you’ll develop a broad base of knowledge that sets you up for a career in Australia or abroad.
Career options
Art historian, curator, independent contemporary artist, arts administrator, arts journalist, writer, art collector, studio manager, filmmaker, museum or gallery curator, creative business entrepreneur, digital artist, web and UX design, film and television production, political careers, human rights, and linguistics professional.
Discover how our global alumni are making their mark in the world.
At a glance
Subject prerequisites
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| N/A | N/A |
Course Details
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| Note: | Depending upon your Arts major you may take the Arts component at Clayton or Caulfield. |
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Start date |
First Semester (February) |
View details specific to degree:
- Anthropology
- Archaeology and ancient history
- Behavioural studies
- Bioethics
- Chinese studies
- Communications and media studies
- Criminology
- Economics
- European languages
- Film and screen studies
- Gender studies
- Global Asia
- Health humanities
- History
- Holocaust and genocide studies
- Human geography
- Human rights and social justice
- Indigenous studies
- Indonesian studies
- International relations
- Japanese studies
- Jewish studies
- Journalism
- Korean studies
- Linguistics and English Language
- Literary studies
- Music
- Philosophy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Theatre and performance studies
Please select a specialisation for more details:
Angus, a third year Fine Art student, talks about his creative journey studying the Monash Bachelor of Fine Art - from first year through to exhibiting in our MADA Now graduate exhibition in his third year.
In our unique Bachelor of Art History and Curating, you’ll get the opportunity to combine your passion for art history and theory alongside developing your curatorial knowledge and practice.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
There are many ways to be considered for entry to a Monash University degree depending on your educational background and history. The below options reflect the academic requirements for the different applicant categories (or the highest level of education previously completed) to be considered for this Monash course. All applicants must satisfy equivalence of the VCE subject prerequisites or equivalent tertiary units including the English language requirements.
Qualifications
Equivalent Australian Year 12
Completing Year 12 in the Current Year or within the Last 2 Years
Applicants with Recent Secondary Education
Started or Completed a TAFE Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma
Applicants with VET Study
Started or Completed a Bachelor Degree
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Finished Year 12 More than 3 Years Ago with No Further Study
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Alternative qualifications and prerequisites
For other domestic and international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course use the study credit and admissions eligibility search.
English requirements
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Extra Requirements
Students applying through VTAC
Fine Art specialisation
Domestic students must apply via VTAC and register for a folio presentation. Each applicant's final ranking is based on their folio presentation. Selection is based on ATAR or GPA.
Art History and Curating specialisation
Domestic students must apply via VTAC Selection is based on ATAR or GPA; no additional entry requirements.
Folio
Bachelor of Fine Art - Fine Art specialisation:
Register for a folio presentation - see https://www.monash.edu/mada/future-students/apply. Each applicant's final ranking is based on their folio presentation and ATAR (or equivalent).
Making the application
Future students
Semester one (February)
Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre
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.
Please note that if you apply for a course transfer, you should still enrol in your current course as if you were continuing so as not to jeopardise your enrolment in the Faculty if your transfer application is unsuccessful. More about Course Transfer.
Self assess for credit eligibility
Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
The average annual student contribution amount for 2026 is:
- Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Fine Art - A$12,500
- Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Art History and Curating - A$15,500
Note: see information on how fees are calculated.
Fee assistance
As a Commonwealth supported student, you may be able to either:
- pay all of your student contribution upfront, or
- defer payment through the HECS HELP loan scheme.
Full fee
Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2026 are:
A$39,500
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.
Other fees
The Student Services and Amenities Fee applies to some students each calendar year.