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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.

124Bachelor's Degree
AU Avondale University logo
#46 in Australia Australia

Bachelor of Arts

Avondale University — The Bachelor of Arts at Avondale University is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the human experience through a diverse selection of topics including c...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
126PhD / Doctorate
AU Avondale University logo
#46 in Australia Australia

Doctor of Philosophy

Avondale University — The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at Avondale University is designed to develop high-level research skills, enabling students to contribute original knowledge to their field...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
128Program
AU Avondale University logo
#46 in Australia Australia

Graduate Certificate in Arts

Avondale University — The Graduate Certificate in Arts at Avondale University is designed to deepen your understanding and engagement with key themes in the humanities and creative arts. This...

—Level
—Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
130Master's Degree
AU Avondale University logo
#46 in Australia Australia

Master of Arts

Avondale University — The Master of Arts at Avondale University is designed to deepen your understanding of human culture and creativity while providing the necessary skills to navigate a worl...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
132Master's Degree
AU Avondale University logo
#46 in Australia Australia

Master of Philosophy

Avondale University — The Master of Philosophy at Avondale University offers an advanced academic experience designed to deepen your research abilities and theoretical knowledge in various fie...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
136Program
SM South Metropolitan TAFE logo
#50 in Australia Australia

Advanced Floristry Design skill set

South Metropolitan TAFE — The Advanced Floristry Design skill set at South Metropolitan TAFE offers students an in-depth exploration of advanced techniques and design principles in floral artistry...

—Level
—Duration
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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