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136 Best Arts, Design & Architecture Programs in Australia

Across Australia, 23 universities offer 136 Arts, Design & Architecture programs; the most common length is 4 years. Courses from University of Melbourne, Monash University and University of Queensland come first, because those universities rank highest.

49Foundation
DU Deakin University logo
QS World #207 #15 in Australia Australia

Associate Degree of Arts

Deakin University — The Associate Degree of Arts at Deakin University is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in the arts, emphasizing critical thinking, creativity, and effe...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
51Bachelor's Degree
DU Deakin University logo
QS World #207 #15 in Australia Australia

Bachelor of Arts

Deakin University — The Bachelor of Arts at Deakin University is a versatile degree designed to equip students with a broad range of skills applicable to various fields. This program covers...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
53Bachelor's Degree
DU Deakin University logo
QS World #207 #15 in Australia Australia

Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Deakin University — The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) at Deakin University offers students an advanced exploration of various disciplines within the arts, integrating practical skills with theo...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
56Bachelor's Degree
QU Queensland University of Technology logo
QS World #226 #16 in Australia Australia

Architecture and Built Environment

Queensland University of Technology — The Bachelor of Architecture and Built Environment at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) provides students with a comprehensive understanding of design and its imp...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Architecture
57Bachelor's Degree
QU Queensland University of Technology logo
QS World #226 #16 in Australia Australia

Arts

Queensland University of Technology — The Bachelor's Degree in Arts at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers a variety of disciplines within the arts. This pr...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Fine Arts
58Bachelor's Degree
QU Queensland University of Technology logo
QS World #226 #16 in Australia Australia

Creative Arts

Queensland University of Technology — The Bachelor's Degree in Creative Arts at the Queensland University of Technology is designed to harness your creativity and equip you with the tools needed for a success...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Fine Arts
59Bachelor's Degree
QU Queensland University of Technology logo
QS World #226 #16 in Australia Australia

Design

Queensland University of Technology — The Bachelor of Design at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) offers an immersive, hands-on education designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowl...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Industrial Design
60Bachelor's Degree
FU Flinders University of South Australia logo
QS World #387 #22 in Australia Australia

Bachelor of Arts

Flinders University of South Australia — Flinders University of South Australia’s Bachelor of Arts (BA) helps you study humanities, arts, and social sciences through a mix of core topics and majors, minors, and...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
3 years full-time (or part-time equivalent)Duration
Full TimeMode
March; JulyIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
61Bachelor's Degree
FU Flinders University of South Australia logo
QS World #387 #22 in Australia Australia

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Costume Design)

Flinders University of South Australia — Bachelor of Creative Arts (Costume Design) at Flinders University of South Australia is offered in collaboration with TAFE SA. It focuses on how students design and const...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
3 years full-time (or part-time equivalent)Duration
Full TimeMode
February, JulyIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
62Bachelor's Degree
FU Flinders University of South Australia logo
QS World #387 #22 in Australia Australia

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Costume Design) (VET pathway)

Flinders University of South Australia — Bachelor of Creative Arts (Costume Design) (VET pathway) from Flinders University teaches students how to design and construct costumes for stage and screen, and how cost...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
3 years full-time (or part-time equivalent)Duration
Full TimeMode
February; JulyIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
63Bachelor's Degree
FU Flinders University of South Australia logo
QS World #387 #22 in Australia Australia

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Fashion)

Flinders University of South Australia — Bachelor of Creative Arts (Fashion) at Flinders University of South Australia is a fashion-focused degree offered in collaboration with TAFE SA. Students study design and...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
3 years full-timeDuration
Full TimeMode
February, JulyIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
64Bachelor's Degree
FU Flinders University of South Australia logo
QS World #387 #22 in Australia Australia

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Fashion) (VET pathway)

Flinders University of South Australia — Flinders University of South Australia offers the Bachelor of Creative Arts (Fashion) (VET pathway). Students study topics such as Art, Culture and the History of Fashion...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
1.5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent)Duration
Full TimeMode
FebruaryJulyIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
65Bachelor's Degree
FU Flinders University of South Australia logo
QS World #387 #22 in Australia Australia

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Interior Design)

Flinders University of South Australia — Flinders University of South Australia offers a Bachelor of Creative Arts (Interior Design) with an emphasis on project-based work, problem-solving, and collaborative des...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
3 years full-time (or part-time equivalent)Duration
Full TimeMode
FebruaryIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
66Bachelor's Degree
FU Flinders University of South Australia logo
QS World #387 #22 in Australia Australia

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts)

Flinders University of South Australia — The Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts) at Flinders University of South Australia combines arts practice with academic skills. In the degree, you study creative and a...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
3 years full-time (or part-time equivalent)Duration
Full TimeMode
FebruaryJulyIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
67Bachelor's Degree
WS Western Sydney University logo
QS World #400 #23 in Australia Australia

Bachelor of Architectural Design

Western Sydney University — The Bachelor of Architectural Design at the University of Western Sydney is a comprehensive program that equips students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
68Bachelor's Degree
WS Western Sydney University logo
QS World #400 #23 in Australia Australia

Bachelor of Architectural Design

Western Sydney University — The Bachelor of Architectural Design at Western Sydney University is a dynamic program that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of architecture and its r...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
71Bachelor's Degree
WS Western Sydney University logo
QS World #400 #23 in Australia Australia

Bachelor of Arts

Western Sydney University — The Bachelor of Arts at the University of Western Sydney offers a diverse and stimulating program designed to equip students with critical thinking, creativity, and excel...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
72Bachelor's Degree
WS Western Sydney University logo
QS World #400 #23 in Australia Australia

Bachelor of Arts

Western Sydney University — The Bachelor of Arts at Western Sydney University offers a diverse range of subjects designed to allow students to explore various disciplines, including creative arts, h...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture

How these courses are ranked

15 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #19 (University of Melbourne) to #587 (Bond University); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Melbourne has the largest research record in this group, with 31,503,308 citations and an h-index of 1,283. 2 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

What the courses look like

By level: 85 bachelor's, 31 diploma, 8 master's and 4 phd / doctorate. Within the subject, the largest areas are Arts, Design & Architecture (125), Fine Arts (4), Architecture (3) and Industrial Design (3). The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 99% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (88% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (85% of courses with a stated intake). Western Sydney University offers the widest choice, with 37 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Australia for Arts, Design & Architecture?

University of Melbourne (QS World #19), Monash University (QS World #37) and University of Queensland (QS World #42) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Arts, Design & Architecture in Australia?

Of those with published fees, Monash University is the least expensive at about USD 30,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does an Arts, Design & Architecture course take in Australia?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 2 years the next most common.

When do Arts, Design & Architecture courses start in Australia?

Spring is the main intake — 88% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Fall is the second.

Which university has the most Arts, Design & Architecture courses in Australia?

Western Sydney University, with 37, ahead of TAFE NSW (28).

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