Course

Bachelor of Visual Arts/Bachelor of Business

Griffith University, Queensland · Queensland · Arts & Social Sciences

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Key facts

Location
Queensland, Australia
Qualification
Bachelor
Duration
4 years
Delivery
On Campus
Next start
1 Mar 2027 · Trimester 1 2027
Annual tuition · 2026
AUD 37,000 (indicative)

Start dates

  • Trimester 1 2027, 2027 Starts 1 March 2027
  • Trimester 2

English language requirements

  • IELTS Academic — 6.5 overall (no band below 6)

    English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows: A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0 OR an overall score of 79 in the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19 (applies to tests taken prior to 21 January 2026) OR an overall score of 4 in the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with a minimum score of 4 in each of the listening, reading, and writing skills, and a minimum score of 3.5 in speaking skills (applies to tests taken on or after 21 January 2026) OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only) OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on Cambridge C1 Advanced or Cambridge C2 Proficiency OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50 (applies to tests taken prior to 7 August 2025) OR an overall score of 55 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 47 (applies to tests taken on or after 7 August 2025) OR an overall score of 70 in the LanguageCert Academic OR an overall score of 59 in the Michigan English Test (MET) English test results must be no more than two years old. Applicants should refer to the following University procedure for further information: Admission Procedure International students who successfully complete the Direct Entry Program (DEP) will satisfy the English Language requirements for this Griffith degree. The Direct Entry Program (DEP) is not available for Domestic students. If you do not meet the University's specified English language requirements, you may wish to contact the Griffith English Language Institute to increase your eligibility for entering a Griffith University program. This Institute offers a number of English language and other courses at both its Brisbane and Gold Coast branches: Griffith English Language Institute

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About this course

Some courses in this program are scheduled to be offered at the Treasury Building at our Brisbane City campus in 2027. If scheduled opening is delayed, courses may be delivered all or in part at our other Brisbane locations. Explore your creativity while gaining the business skills to turn your ideas into a career. You'll hone your artistic skills, understand how the creative industries operate and graduate ready to succeed in both the arts and business. You'll strengthen your studio practice at the Queensland College of Art and Design (QCAD) while learning how business drives opportunities across the creative, commercial and global economy. Highlights of studying the Bachelor of Visual Arts/Bachelor of Business Develop your creative voice in painting, sculpture or photography while building business skills you can use in any industry. Learn from established artists, industry experts and business leaders who bring their current practice into the classroom. Build a portfolio through studio projects, exhibitions, internships and LiveArt experiences with real clients. Gain practical business experience through internships, consulting projects and initiatives like the Griffith Tax Clinic or the Student-Managed Investment Fund. Tailor your study with a wide choice of visual arts and business majors, plus the option to add a language or study overseas. Graduate with a unique mix of creative and commercial skills that employers value across arts, culture, events, marketing, entrepreneurship and more. Build a unique toolkit Learn how visual arts practices connect with the contemporary market, how to build your own creative brand, how events and exhibitions are produced, how organisations support the arts and how businesses grow in fast-changing industries. Through BusinessPLUS, you can also gain extra mentoring, workshops and professional development to expand your networks. Majors Visual Arts majors Painting Sculpture, Performance and Installation Photography Business majors Behavioural Science Business Analytics Employment Relations (online only) Events Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance Human Resource Management Innovation and Entrepreneurship International Business Logistics and Supply Chain Management Management Marketing Real Estate and Property Development Sport Management Tourism and Travel

Bachelor of Visual Arts/Bachelor of Business is a bachelor course at Griffith University, Queensland in Queensland. It is listed as 4 years of study. Published intakes include Trimester 1 2027, 2027, Trimester 2. Annual tuition is listed at AUD 37,000 for 2026 (indicative). The published English requirement is IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6).

Course details come from the Educircle verified catalogue, sourced from official university publications. Where a figure is not shown, the university has not published it — an Educircle counsellor confirms it with the institution before you apply.

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Administrative details

Course code
1652
CRICOS
104733J

You will need these when you apply. CRICOS is the code under which this course is registered for international students.

Source: Educircle verified course catalogue. Last updated October 2026. Tuition is set by the university and can change.