Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)/Bachelor of Fine Arts
UNSW
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Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
Combine your interests for a unique career that is connected to your talents and passions. In a double degree you focus on two areas of expertise to graduate with more knowledge, skills, and career options.
The Advanced Science degree differs from the Bachelor of Science with the inclusion of advanced-level courses, an honours year and options tailored to your aptitude and interests. In addition to foundation subjects such as biology, chemistry, physics and maths, you have access to more than 24 advanced fields of science, including advanced physical oceanography, immunology, climate dynamics and marine and coastal science. During your studies, you will develop the critical and analytical thinking needed for the successful completion of the research-based honours year.
Immerse yourself in creative practice with the Bachelor of Fine Arts includes distinct and focussed specialisations in: Animation and Moving Image, Art Theory, Music (including performance, composition, sonic arts, and pedagogy), and Visual Arts. It also structured such that you can focus on one specific field, or you can move across disciplines.
ATAR Profile: Some UNSW offers were issued based on the UNSW Gateway Early Conditional Offer Scheme with a lower ATAR entry requirement. Refer to the Admissions Information for a complete ATAR profile by degree.
Areas of study
Refer to Bachelor of Advanced Science (Hons) (429350). Bachelor of Fine Arts: Animation and Moving Image, Art Theory, Music (including creative practice, music pedagogy, and sonic arts) and Visual Arts.
Career opportunities
Refer to Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) (429350). Bachelor of Fine Arts: Animation and moving image: Animator, 3D artist, Digital publishing, Digital communications specialist, Art director, Advertising director, Film producer, Television producer, Visual effects designer. Art Theory: Arts and cultural management, policy making and administration, Art and design criticism, communications and journalism. Music: Performance, Arranging and composing, Academia, Classroom music teaching, Audio engineering. Visual Arts: Art direction, advertising, and communications, Writer, Exhibition curator, Entertainer, Publisher, Educator, Theatre production, Urban Planner.
Honours
Available as an additional year to high achieving students.
Fees and charges
Refer to UNSW current fee information.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced or Mathematics Extension 1 (depending on chosen area of study) plus one or more of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Physics.
Recommended studies: For Animation and moving image: Visual Arts, Design and Technology. Music: Music 2, or AMEB (7th Grade Practical and 6th Grade Theory or Musicianship) or equivalent study. Art theory or Visual arts: Visual Arts.
All applicants
Audition: Acceptance into the Music specialisation requires you to audition. For more information, visit UNSW Music auditions.
Also refer to UNSW Sydney general admission criteria.
Student profile
Visit the UNSW website.
Further information
View all details of this course on the UNSW website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
* The Lowest ATAR to which an offer was made, for this program, is based on a UNSW Gateway Early Conditional Offer.
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.
Double degree options
Double degree options are available in a number of UNSW courses.
Honours at UNSW
Studying honours offers a chance to develop your research and professional skills guided by staff who are passionate about research and the development of new researchers. Honours is an integral component of many UNSW courses or may be offered as an additional year of study to meritorious students.