4 years Full time or 8 years Part time
In this double degree, you will develop your passion and skills in visual arts while gaining practical business skills. You’ll be able to apply your creativity in a wide range of commercial areas, understand visual arts practice in terms of a contemporary art market, and be prepared to work independently as an artist, in arts and cultural organisations. Queensland College of Art and Design (QCAD) attracts students dedicated to becoming innovative and creative practitioners. In the Bachelor of Visual Arts, you’ll focus on theory and practice to gain experience in contemporary approaches to visual arts and develop studio skills and research methods. In the Bachelor of Business, you’ll gain a solid understanding of core business skills and learn how they can be applied in a range of industries. A double degree with business gives you the foundation to take your career just about anywhere. Through extensive practical experience opportunities, you’ll graduate with strong business networks and the ability to apply your skills to a broad range of business environments. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Visual Arts/Bachelor of Business at GU.
Griffith University
Griffith University will commence making offers on 21 November 2025, and continue to make offers to applicants via both portfolio and ATAR/Rank in subsequent offer rounds. However, applicants are encouraged to submit a portfolio and attend an interview even if confident they will meet the ATAR/Rank Guarantee.
For available majors, please refer to the separate entries for Griffith University’s Bachelor of Visual Arts and Bachelor of Business.
This is an indicative only amount for first year fees. For further information refer to griffith.edu.au/fees-charges
Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details.
Portfolio admission
Trimester 1 – applications and portfolios must be submitted by 9 September 2025.
Trimester 2 – applications and portfolios must be submitted by 30 April 2026.
Applicants will still be able to apply after these dates and be considered for ATAR/Rank admission.
Application is via ATAR/Rank. An optional portfolio admission pathway is also available for students who wish to instead demonstrate creative capability.
Admission via portfolio requires applicants to submit a portfolio and attend an interview.
Portfolio applicants will be invited to attend an interview at Queensland College of Art and Design, Brisbane City (South Bank) or the Gold Coast campus or via Teams. Visit the Portfolio Pathway website for up to date messaging and information on portfolio and interview requirements and submission fees.
Griffith VET Guarantee applies to this program. For more information visit Guaranteed Admission at GU.
Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C).
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
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Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.
For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.
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Arts education and administration; events and events management; marketing and entrepreneurship; visual artist; arts researcher; artistic director; curator; arts writer; gallerist; community or government arts worker; creative consultant.
Depending on major: Australian Marketing Institute; Australian Institute of Management. Griffith Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, ensuring your degree is recognised internationally for its quality. The human resources major is accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).