Architectural Studies and Fine Art - F2018
The Bachelor of Architectural Studies at Monash is your first step towards a varied and exciting career in the built environment. Combined with a Bachelor of Fine Art, this unique double degree will enrich both your practical and theoretical understanding, shaping you into a well-rounded creative professional with a unique edge.
Why study a Bachelor of Architectural Studies and Bachelor of Fine Art at Monash?
The world is urbanising at a rapid pace and there is an increasing demand for architectural industry experts who can bring a multidimensional approach to a project.
In the Bachelor of Architectural Studies at Monash, you’ll explore the social, political, environmental and economic implications of architectural practice through applied, hands-on learning in a studio environment. You’ll work on real projects in small groups to develop responses to a wide range of social and spatial issues, often with community or embedded in an architectural practice.
Complementing your architectural studies with a Bachelor of Fine Art will help you develop a unique blend of creative vision and spatial intelligence, empowering you to design with both aesthetic depth and structural purpose. With a shared creative foundation, this unique degree combination will give you a deep understanding of form, space and composition.
You’ll be immersed in our creative community at Monash Art, Design and Architecture, where the majority of your studies will be spent in studio and creative practice learning at our Caulfield campus.
In the final year of your double degree you will undertake a capstone unit bringing your two chosen areas of study together in a unique applied project.
Where will the Bachelor of Architectural Studies and Bachelor of Fine Art take you?
By blending your architectural studies with a fine art degree, you’ll be equipped to respond to the dynamic, multifaceted needs of contemporary architecture. We’ll train you to think in future-oriented ways and give you the confidence to engage with and respond to the challenges of our time, such as climate change and equitable access to housing.
Whether you want to deepen your material knowledge as an architect or want to understand the place and structures of art within the built environment, this program will help you develop a unique skill set and creative outlook to approach architecture through an artistic lens or vice versa.
On completion of the four-year double degree program, you can enter into an exciting career in the built environment. Some career options include: architectural designer, spatial practitioner, sculptor, public artist, set designer, film maker and more.
Become an architect
You can also choose to continue on your journey with us to becoming a registered architect. To become a registered architect in Australia, you need to complete an accredited course, such as the Monash Master of Architecture.
On successful completion of the Bachelor of Architectural Studies in any of our double degree combinations, you’re guaranteed a place in our accredited Master of Architecture.
The Master of Architecture at Monash is accredited by the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA), as well as the Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA), and is also recognised by the Board of Architects Malaysia (Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia - LAM), among others.
To become an architect in Victoria, you’ll also need to meet the professional practice requirements of the Architectural Registration Board of Victoria. If you want to work as an architect outside Victoria, check your local registration board for more information on professional requirements for entry into the profession, as these may vary.
Other double degree combinations
You can also choose to combine the Bachelor of Architectural Studies with:
- Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Information Technology
At a glance
Subject prerequisites
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| N/A | N/A |
Course Details
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Duration |
4 years (full time), 8 years (part time). To qualify as a registered architect, you also need to complete the Master of Architecture (2 years full time) and undertake two years of professional practice. |
Start date |
First semester (February) |
Qualification |
Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Bachelor of Fine Art |
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
All domestic applicants must: 1. Apply via VTAC 2. Register for a Fine Art folio presentation - see https://www.monash.edu/mada/future-students/apply Each applicant's final ranking is based on their folio presentation.
International: Register for a Fine Art 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)
Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre
Apply directly to Monash using course code F2018.
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$44,700
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.