Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts

Due to the circumstances around COVID-19, you will begin your studies online.

However, when Government guidelines change, on-campus studies will be reintroduced.

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you’re not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study at UTAS.

Domestic applicants who have recently completed secondary education (in the past two years)

If you have an ATAR of 65 or above and meet the subject perquisite below you are guaranteed an offer of a place in this course.

To be eligible for an offer, you must:

Art Production, Art Studio Practice, Art Theory and Criticism, Computer Graphics and Design, Housing and Design, Media Production, Technical Graphics.

You can enquire online for information on interstate and international equivalents to the Tasmanian senior secondary subjects above.

Applicants for the Theatre and Performance major in the Bachelor of Arts who have not met the minimum ATAR may be admitted to the course on the basis of an audition and interview. You can indicate your intention to complete this major as part of your application.

If you do not meet these entry requirements, please refer to Alternative entry pathways below.

In 2019, the lowest ATAR to receive an offer into this course was 55.8. The lowest ATAR to receive an offer may change from year to year based on the number of applications we receive.

Domestic applicants with higher education study

To be eligible for an offer, you must have:

You may also be asked to provide a portfolio of your work if your prior study has not included visual arts practice

Domestic applicants with VET / TAFE study

To be eligible for an offer, you must have completed a Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma (or an equivalent qualification).

You may also be asked to provide a portfolio of your work if your prior study has not included visual arts practice

If you have not successfully completed senior secondary, tertiary or TAFE/VET study, but have relevant work and life experience you can complete a personal competency statement.

Your application must also include a portfolio of up to ten digital images of recent original artwork in any medium and a statement of interest explaining why you are interested in studying Fine Arts at university.

If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors, including economic hardship, serious medical condition or disability.

We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.

Admissions information for international applicants, including English language requirements, is available from the International Future Students site. You can also enquire online to check your eligibility.

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Fine Arts (AQF Level 7) graduates will be able to:

1. Acquire, consolidate, critically evaluate, reflect and synthesise advanced knowledge in one of the humanities and social sciences disciplines and in one of the fine arts disciplines.
2. Demonstrate critical thinking by identifying, defining and solving problems with intellectual independence.
3. Make evidence based decisions that take account of diverse contexts and constraints impacting on societies and environments.
4. Communicate information effectively in written, visual and oral forms with a diverse range of stakeholders.
5. Work effectively, responsibly, respectfully and safely in individual and/or team contexts.
6. Demonstrate self-management, flexibility, initiative and resilience in readiness for diverse workplace demands.