FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Undergraduate

NAS participates in the Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS) which allows current Year 12 students to receive early offers of admission to the BFA. 

 

SRS applications and offers are also processed through UAC, head to their website for more information. 

We only offer BFA places for full-time study. Part-time study option could be considered post-enrolment, and usually gets approved only in compassionate-compelling circumstances. 

In 2024 it will cost $15,472 per year (full time) for domestic students and $41,441 per year (full time) for international students.  

NAS First Peoples Scholarship: The NAS First Peoples Scholarship covers the full tuition fees for students entering the BFA program. Two full-tuition scholarships are offered each calendar year for the duration of the degree. 

Ernest Heine Family Foundation Equity Scholarships: This scholarship covers the full tuition fees and a stipend for students entering the BFA program. Two scholarships valued at $105,000 each are awarded each calendar year for the duration of the degree. 

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Professional Studies seminars are offered during the final BFA year in direct preparation for life in the field following graduation. These develop knowledge and awareness of issues across the contemporary professional art industry, such as basic business principles and legal issues around visual arts practice. Students learn how to identify project funding, prepare applications, plan for project delivery and make the most of professional opportunities including grants and residencies. They also gain an important understanding of the primary art market including various gallery systems and curatorial models.
Unfortunately, you are not able to defer your offer. Applicants are advised to apply to NAS for the year they would like to study with us.
NAS is conveniently located next to Taylor Square and is in the heart of Darlinghurst. It is easily accessible by public transport, with bus routes a 2-minute walk away on Oxford St and train lines a 10-minute walk away (Kings Cross and Museum stations).
Not at all! We have students of all ages in the BFA program, from recent school leavers to those seeking a career change, to retirees!

Postgraduate

Yes, at NAS we understand that most postgraduate students are juggling work as well as other commitments whilst studying. Flexible study arrangements can be made with the Student Wellbeing Officer and the Students Services team.

We only offer MFA places for full-time study. Part-time study options could be considered post-enrolment, and usually gets approved only in compassionate-compelling circumstances.

 

Offers for the DFA can be for a full-time or part-time study load.

To study an MFA in 2024 it will cost $15,472 per year (full time) for domestic students and $41,441 per year (full time) for international students.

 

To study an DFA in 2024 it will cost $15,472 per year (full time)/ $ 7,736 per year (part-time) for domestic students and $41,441 per year (full time) for international students.

East Sydney Doctors Scholarship: The East Sydney Doctors Scholarship is a generous opportunity funded by East Sydney Doctors, providing $5,000 to a student completing the first year of the Master of Fine Art degree and going into the second year of the program at the National Art School.

 

Clitheroe Foundation and the Bird Holcomb Foundation Scholarships: The National Art School is proud to have two generous scholarships of $20,000 each to support students studying in the Master of Fine Art Program. Funded by the Clitheroe Foundation and the Bird Holcomb Foundation, these scholarships are open to current Bachelor of Fine Art Students who are immediately applying to continue study at the School in the Master of Fine Art program.

 

Standish & Co Scholarship: The Standish & Co Scholarship, a newly established opportunity generously funded by Standish & Co, provides $10,000 to a student continuing from the Bachelor of Fine Art Program into the Master of Fine Art program and majoring in Photomedia.

Unfortunately, we do not currently have any Scholarships available for the DFA program.

 

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International

All programs at NAS are taught in English. Applicants who are applying on the basis of qualifications that were not undertaken and assessed in English must provide evidence of their English language proficiency. NAS recognises several English Language tests and English Preparation Courses which can be undertaken to meet the English language requirements for admission (see the application guidelines for a list of suitable tests and minimum scores). Test scores are not valid if the test was taken more than two years prior to the date of application.
In 2024, it will cost $41,441 per year (full time) for international students to complete the BFA, MFA or DFA.
Unfortunately, we do not currently have any Scholarships available for International Students into any of our degree programs.

Contact

For all other queries please contact Reception at +61 2 9339 8744 or [email protected]