Bachelor of Fine Arts
at Deakin University, Victoria.
A three-year fine arts degree at Burwood with majors in dance, photography, theatre, visual arts and writing. It was previously the Bachelor of Creative Arts, and the ranks shown are for that course. VCE prerequisite is a study score of at least 20 in English other than EAL (or 25 in EAL).
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 Deakin 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 | 61.05 | delta.vtac.edu.au |
| 2025 | 60.25 | delta.vtac.edu.au |
| 2024 | 60.00 | delta.vtac.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 VTAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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What you will study
Students major in dance, photography, theatre, visual arts or writing, with minors such as scriptwriting, 2D and 3D practices in the visual arts, technical production and Indigenous studies. Learning uses Deakin's studios, performance venues and digital production tools.
Placement and industry experience
Deakin's employability units connect students with internships, industry projects and collaborative productions for credit.
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
- Studio assistant to a practising artist
- Gallery assistant or installer in commercial and ARI galleries
- Arts administrator at festivals or institutions
- Freelance artist with grant, residency and commission income
- Visual arts educator (with Master of Teaching)
- Curator's assistant or registrar
- Production designer or art department in film and TV
Graduate starting salary
$48,000 - $62,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-21.
After graduation
Graduates work as practising artists, performers, writers and photographers or in the arts and creative industries, or continue to Honours or postgraduate creative arts study.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Self-motivated makers with their own practice already developing
- Patient students who iterate work over months
- People comfortable showing unfinished work in critique
- Curious readers who follow contemporary art theory
- Networkers who pursue residencies, artist-run initiatives and prizes
It is probably not for you if
- Students seeking a guaranteed stable salary at graduation
- Those who avoid public critique of their work
- People who want a structured, rubric-driven course
- Students unwilling to keep a parallel job to fund practice
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Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Deakin University website and on VTAC before applying.