The Faculty of Fine Arts and Music is the proud home of the Victorian College of the Arts and the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music.

Build on your knowledge and skill with a world-class education experience, designed to challenge and enhance your creativity. Whether you study at our Southbank campus in the heart of Melbourne's Arts Precinct or at the University's Parkville campus we encourage you to find your artistic voice.

Simply put, we believe in the power of artistic minds and their ability to effect change.

We foster a diverse and supportive community

Students are supported not just in their artistic choices but to make the best of their study experience. For international students, that might mean specific help with life in Melbourne. For Indigenous students, that might mean engaging with services offered by the Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts and Cultural Development.

Options for your creative expression

With 18 subject areas, taught and facilitated by over 300 full and part-time staff members, you’ll find the match for your passion.

A diverse and engaged student body

Be challenged and inspired by the students working alongside you. Australian and international students come together to create. Explore the Showcase

Study in the heart of the Arts Precinct

Our Southbank campus situated in Melbourne’s dynamic home of the arts, putting students in the middle of the action. View campus locations

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