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Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours)

National Art School · Sydney, Australia · Bachelor's (undergraduate)

Researched 28 Oct 2026

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Level

Bachelor's

Duration

1 year full time

Tuition / year

A$45,840 (≈ ₹29.8 lakh)

Intakes

Yearly start; 2027 applications close 16 November 2026

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Course overview

Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours) is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in arts, design & media at National Art School in Sydney, Australia. It takes 1 year full time, with intakes in Yearly start; 2027 applications close 16 November 2026.

National Art School is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Key highlights

Key highlights
UniversityNational Art School (Public)
LocationSydney, Australia
CourseBachelor of Fine Art (Honours)
LevelBachelor's (undergraduate)
Subject areaArts, Design & Media
Duration1 year full time
Tuition per yearA$45,840 (≈ ₹29.8 lakh)
IntakesYearly start; 2027 applications close 16 November 2026
English requirementIELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)

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Fees and costs

Tuition for international students is A$45,840 a year, about ₹29.8 lakh.

2027 international fee per year (full time) from the course page; fees may change each year

Living costs for Australia as a whole: A$29,710–40,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

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Career outcomes

Graduate employment

53%

Full-time employment rate

Highly skilled jobs

51%

Employed in a managerial or professional occupation

Average (median) salary

A$63,200

≈ ₹41.1 lakh a year

Median annual full-time salary, about 4-6 months after course completion, domestic undergraduates

Job roles

  • Graphic designer
  • Television/film/video producer
  • Social media manager
  • Multimedia specialist
  • UX designer
  • Photographer

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

  • WPP
  • Heineken
  • Disney
  • Netflix
  • BBC
  • Adobe
  • Sony
  • Meta
  • Google
  • Universal Music Group

Eligibility

General entry requirements at National Art School for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

  • Bachelor of Fine Art: a secondary qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 (such as Class 12), or higher education study, or a TAFE Certificate IV in Fine Art. Diploma holders may get advanced standing into second year.
  • Selection is competitive and based on a portfolio of recent work with sketchbooks or visual diaries, a personal statement and an interview.
  • Honours: a Bachelor of Fine Art or related degree with a credit average (the International Students page says 75%), or significant professional experience, plus a project proposal and examples of work.
  • Apply through UAC or directly to NAS.

English requirements

For this course: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0).

English tests accepted
TestWhat the university asks for
IELTS6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, for all courses.
Other testsPTE and TOEFL are not mentioned on the International Students page; ask NAS admissions.

Need a score? IELTS and PTE coaching is available with us.

Intakes

This course starts in: Yearly start; 2027 applications close 16 November 2026.

Upcoming intakes and deadlines in Australia

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
  2. Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
  3. Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
  4. Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
  5. Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
  6. Apply for your student visa for Australia, then arrange accommodation.

Documents you'll need

  • Academic transcripts
  • Proof of English (IELTS)
  • Portfolio of recent artworks
  • Personal statement
  • Project or research proposal (Honours and research degrees)

About National Art School

The National Art School (NAS) is a fine art school in Darlinghurst, inner Sydney. Its art teaching goes back to 1843, and since 1922 it has used the sandstone buildings of the former Darlinghurst Gaol, with old cells turned into studios. It started offering accredited degrees in 1996 and became a fully independent tertiary institution in 2009.

Indian students look at NAS for studio-based fine art training in painting, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, photomedia and drawing. Entry is competitive and based on a portfolio, a personal statement and an interview. NAS is not a university and is not in world university rankings.

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FAQs

What is the fee for Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours) at National Art School?

The tuition for international students is A$45,840 a year (about ₹29.8 lakh). 2027 international fee per year (full time) from the course page; fees may change each year. Fees usually rise each year, so check the course page before you apply.

How long is Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours)?

The course takes 1 year full time.

What English score do I need?

IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0). Some universities also accept Class 12 English marks or other tests; confirm on the course page.

When can I start?

Intakes: Yearly start; 2027 applications close 16 November 2026. Apply early: popular courses can fill up before the deadline.

Can Admission Mantra help me apply?

Yes. A counsellor checks your eligibility, helps you prepare your documents and statement of purpose, and guides you through the application and visa. The first conversation is free.

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

  1. National Art School: Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours) (opens in a new tab)
  2. NAS: home page (opens in a new tab)
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  4. NAS: Bachelor of Fine Art (opens in a new tab)
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