Arts, Design & Architecture

Join our Arts, Design & Architecture community

The creativity and critical thinking skills you'll develop will give you the confidence to go after the life you really want. Develop unique career-ready skills to turn concepts and critical thinking into real-life solutions in a wide range of industries and a vast arena of disciplines.

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Challenge and be challenged to push the way you think about people, place and culture. With us, you’ll find an open, supportive and inclusive community where you can build lifelong friendships and grow your professional network. 

We balance career success with academic excellence from day one, which is why our graduates are known for their employability. UNSW has been awarded Most Employable students for six years in a row (Australian Financial Review (AFR) Top100 Future Leaders Awards, 2020-2025).

Take advantage of our 1000+ links to industry partners to get hands-on experience outside the classroom. With industry opportunities including work-integrated learning, work-based learning and work experience as part of your degree, when you graduate, you'll be ready to go after and succeed in the career you want. 

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Undergraduate

Postgraduate

Postgraduate research

Short courses

Study what you love

Excel in your career and follow your passion in a specialised area of study. When you study with us, you gain theoretical knowledge as well as practical skills. This means we take you out of the books and into the world so you get to apply your learning to a real-life context.
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Kick start your future

At UNSW, we’ll support you to take on new challenges and pursue your goals with passion and confidence so you can make a positive impact on the world. Are you ready to kick start your future? 
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International students

We are lucky to attract students from all over the world. This is thanks to our strong international rankings, globalised curriculum and career-focused education. Join our open, supportive and inclusive community to reach your full potential.   
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Scholarships

We provide a variety of scholarships, prizes and awards to support you on your path to success at university. We offer scholarships for domestic and international students, including high school leavers, future students and current UNSW students. There are faculty and university-wide scholarships and awards available across our range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. 
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Our thought leaders

Our researchers are pushing the boundaries of knowledge and striving to make the world a better place. Discover how our research is developing solutions to the world’s greatest challenges.

Supporting your journey

Explore our handy student resources, which include key contacts, forms, information about academic advising and a wide range of support services that will help you get the most out of your university experience.

Advance your career

We take your learning and professional development beyond the classroom. We’ll  help you gain industry-relevant and even international experience, so you’ll  graduate with the practical skills and knowledge that employers look for now and into the future.