School of the Arts & Media | Arts, Design & Architecture

Be more human

At UNSW Arts & Media, discover what individuals and societies need to feel human in a digital age. From advertising, PR, and music, to journalism, creative writing, screen production, and theatre and performance, our degrees enable you to drive change in your world while enriching your life.

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1st

in Australia for Performing Arts

in the 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject

Top 5

rating for Research Impact

Australian Research Council’s 2018 Excellence in Research

Leading

resources

State-of-the-art performance and rehearsal spaces

Our study areas

Creative writing

Creative writing empowers you to produce innovative contributions to contemporary literature. You’ll explore experimental writing across genres in fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction and more.

English literary studies

With our world-ranking English literary studies, you’ll study with teachers and researchers who are deeply passionate about their work and believe that English is more than an academic discipline.

Film studies

Over its 120-year history, film has evolved from a novelty item to a medium that informs every aspect of society and contemporary life. Studying film studies will help you tell and share stories.

Media and communications

Contemporary media influences all aspects of our lives. You’ll investigate and learn from leading academics and have opportunities to work with real clients on live projects.

Music

Learn that music is more than just an expression. We’ll help you develop your ability to the highest standards in performing, composing, researching, producing or teaching.

Theatre and performance

Explore live performance. Be part of stage plays with professional directors, work with a team on collaborative creations, stage an action in public spaces or undertake work as a solo performer.