Fine Art and Information Technology - F2006
This unique double degree combines your passion for contemporary fine art with your interest in the fields of information technology.
You’ll work one-on-one with some of Australia’s most successful artists to explore a variety of traditional and emerging production methods while developing your artistic skills in the studio and through our internship unit.
Combined with Information Technology, where you’ll develop cutting edge technology skills. You’ll choose from majors in Business Information Systems, Applied Cybersecurity, Games and Immersive Media or Software Development.
Linking your lateral thinking and problem-solving skills you’ll graduate able to create innovative products, spaces and experiences using the latest technologies.
This course leads to two separate degrees. Depending upon your specialisation, you will be awarded one of:
- Bachelor of Fine Art
- Bachelor of Information Technology.
In Information Technology, you can major in Business Information Systems, Applied Cybersecurity, Games and Immersive Media, or Software Development.
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.
In Fine Art 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.
At Australia's leading IT Faculty, you will learn from the best in a cutting-edge environment, developing your strengths across several areas of IT.
This double degree course reaches beyond the technologies currently defining the digital experience to engage with the richness of cultural production. The course reflects the interdisciplinary nature of immersive media projects, and the gaming industry, in the real world.
Career options
The expertise from this double degree can be used in the entertainment industry, advertising, graphic design, web design, computer animation, gaming, multimedia artist and animator, contemporary new media artists and new media practices and installation art, photographer, contemporary artist.
Discover how our global Fine Art and Information Technology alumni are making their mark in the world.
At a glance
Subject prerequisites
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Course Details
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| Note: | Students undertake Fine Art subjects at Caulfield and Information Technology subjects at Clayton. |
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Start date |
First Semester (February) |
View details specific to degree:
Please select a specialisation for more details:
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 based on your prior studies, 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
Fine Art specialisation
All domestic applicants must: 1. Apply via VTAC 2. 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.
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)
Apply online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).
Folio presentation
If you are applying to the Bachelor of Fine Art, 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:
A$11,000
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$43,200
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.