Bachelor of Fine Arts / Engineering (Honours)

The UNSW Bachelor of Fine Arts/Engineering (Honours) is a double-degree that can be completed in 5.7 years full-time, or the part-time equivalent.  

Through the Bachelor of Fine Arts, you'll explore your artistic ignite your creativity and explore your practice, build technical skills and knowledge, and learn from experts in practical and theoretical classes. With distinct and focused specialisations in music, animation and moving image, art theory, and visual arts – you can focus deeply on the creative field that inspires you. 

Through the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), you’ll gain a solid background in mathematics, natural sciences and computing that will prepare you to hone your expertise in an engineering discipline. The type of engineer you’ll become often depends on which of the 19 engineering specialisations you choose.  

Your creative mind enhances your engineering, as you develop practical solutions to technical and environmental challenges, using science and mathematics.  

Both programs connect you with industry and offer professional development experiences unique to your interests, so you’ll shape your career from the outset of your degree.  

Tailor your degree
You can choose from 19 engineering specialisations, and four fine arts specialisations, tailoring your degree to suit your interests and passions. Through the Flexible First Year in engineering, you’ll study core subjects then explore a range of electives before deciding on a specialisation. In your fourth year, you can choose from over 40 electives to expand your experience beyond your specialisation. 

Gain professional experience 
Through your Fine Arts degree, you’ll be supported by experienced, well-connected professional artists, musicians and creative practitioners from your field. You’ll learn in specialist facilities using industry-standard technologies, and take part in professional development experiences such as exhibitions, screenings, studio internships, performances, and ensembles.  

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is built into the Bachelor of Engineering, guaranteeing work experience, and connecting you with industry as you study.  You also have the opportunity to collaborate on engineering solutions to real-world problems through the ChallENG program.  

World-class facilities and technology
UNSW Engineering has invested $1 billion in a refurbishment of our state-of-the-art engineering facilities. You can explore your artistic and engineering concepts ideas and bring them to life using the Engineering Makerspace, Design Futures Lab, The Making Centre, as well as fully equipped creative workshops, and digital studios across our Kensington and Paddington campuses. You’ll also have an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription throughout your studies. 

• Study at the #1 Engineering faculty in Australia 
• Access state-of-the-art creative production and engineering facilities 
• Showcase works in UNSW’s galleries, publications, and events 
• Adobe Creative Cloud included while studying  
• A supportive, diverse, and inclusive community  
• Access to world-class alumni connections.  

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