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Bachelor of Fine Arts (Degree with Honours) (BH-FA) // Entry and participation requirements

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Entry requirements

1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:

  • a Bachelor of Fine Arts or equivalent degree, with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%) or equivalent, with a major relevant to the specialisation within the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Degree with Honours) that they seek to enter.

Applicants are also required to complete as prescribed by the Academic Board:

  • a written proposal; and
  • a portfolio; and
  • an interview (shortlisted applicants only).

Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.

2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

  • prior academic performance; and
  • the written proposal; and
  • the portfolio; and
  • performance in an interview (shortlisted applicants only); and
  • availability of supervision and resources in suitable project areas.

3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.

4. For applicants who have not completed the Victorian Certificate of Education or the International Baccalaureate Diploma, the undergraduate English language requirements must be met.

Notes:

  • Students specialise in Dance, Design and Production, Film and Television, Music Theatre, Theatre, or Visual Art, and each undertake a year-long project under the guidance of their individual supervisor to be completed by the end of the academic year.
  • Quotas may be applied to the degree as a whole or to discipline specialisations.
  • Details for the written proposal, portfolio, and interview for each specialisation can be found on the Fine Arts and Music "Study with us" website: https://finearts-music.unimelb.edu.au/study-with-us

Film and Television Specialisation

Successful applicants in the Film and Television Specialisation will be required to hold a current:

  • First Aid Certificate (HLTAID003); and
  • Working with Children Check (Volunteer).

These must remain valid for the duration of the course.

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

For the purposes of considering requests for reasonable adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education 2005 (Cth), academic requirements for this course are articulated in the Course Overview, Objectives and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to make all reasonable adjustments to enable a student’s participation in the University’s programs. Further details can be found at the Student Equity and Disability Services website: https://students.unimelb.edu.au/student-support/student-equity-and-disability-services

Last updated: 12 December 2025