Bachelor of Fine Arts
at Adelaide University, South Australia.
A three-year studio-based fine arts degree at Adelaide University's Adelaide City Campus. Adelaide University took its first students in 2026, so only the Semester 1, 2026 lowest selection rank is published. The 2027 guaranteed entry ATAR is 80. No SACE prerequisites or assumed knowledge.
Lowest selection rank
The lowest selection rank (LSR) is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors (equity, subject and regional bonuses) that received an offer to the Adelaide University Bachelor of Fine Arts for that intake. Universities publish it in their admissions student profiles. Only intakes with a published figure are listed.
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 65.00 | adelaide.edu.au |
A lowest selection rank describes a past intake, not a guaranteed entry score. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page before you apply through SATAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Students learn through experimentation, trying painting, photography, printmaking, collage, ceramics, jewellery making, glassblowing and installation art before focusing on their chosen areas, and connect with visiting artists and the creative arts community.
Career outcomes
- Graduates work as practising artists, screen and stage performers, art directors and gallery educators across the cultural sector.
- Common destinations include exhibition assistant roles at state galleries, freelance studio practice and arts-administration positions in regional councils.
- Many alumni progress into curatorial roles, postgraduate study or arts education in secondary schools.
Typical first jobs
- Practising artist or performer
- Gallery or exhibition assistant
- Arts administrator or program coordinator
- Art technician or studio assistant
- Community-arts or workshop facilitator
- Freelance creative in screen, sound or media
Graduate starting salary
$55,000 - $66,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Graduates work as professional artists or in galleries, arts organisations and creative industries, or continue to Honours and postgraduate study.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Self-motivated makers with a strong creative drive
- Students comfortable with critique and experimentation
- Those who can sustain long, self-directed projects
- People committed to building a practice and portfolio
- Learners who balance studio work with theory
It is probably not for you if
- Students wanting a clear, salaried job title at graduation
- Those who dislike critique or self-directed work
- People seeking a maths or science-based degree
- Students who need tight structure and frequent exams
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Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Adelaide University website and on SATAC before applying.