
Overview
The Master of Biological Arts from The University of Western Australia focuses on recent advances in life sciences, both in theory and practice. Emphasis is placed on critical thought, ethical and cultural issues and cross-disciplinary experimentation in art and science.
If you wish to engage with the crossover of art and science and already hold a degree in science, humanities or visual arts, you will find this course develops your theoretical and practical skills in the production of biological art. Emphasis is placed on critical thought, ethical and cultural issues and cross-disciplinary experimentation in art and science.
Completion of this degree can lead to wide and diverse career opportunities in the fields of art, science or social science, especially in positions dealing with policy, communication and commentary, or in education. It offers opportunities for further academic pursuits including higher degree by research if you are interested in the holistic view of the effects of the sciences on our society and culture.
Career Pathways
SymbioticA’s academic program can lead to wide and diverse career opportunities in the fields of art, science or social science, especially in positions dealing with issues of policy, communication and commentary, or in education. It offers opportunities for further academic pursuits for the people who are interested in the holistic view of the effects of the sciences on our society and culture.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Aesthetic Crossovers of Art and Science
- Advanced Art and Life Manipulation
- SymbioticA Project Preparation
- SymbioticA Project Research
- Biological Art Integration Studies
- Major Project and Dissertation
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
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General requirements
CRICOS: 083855K
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—- a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, or Bachelor of Fine Arts, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
- the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent
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International
43200 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 86400 AUD for the full programme during 24 months. -
National
22400 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 44800 AUD for the full programme during 24 months.
Living costs for Perth
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Funding
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