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Bachelor of Creative Industries

This program can be tailored to suit personal interests and talents in the creative industries.

Students can choose a study pathway with either two majors, or one major and two minors, and specialise in areas such as creative advertising, creative writing, drama, screen and media and serious games design. Through internships and projects for industry-based clients, students can gain practical experience and professional contacts and build a professional portfolio to graduate with a range of specialist creative industries skills.

CRICOS code
080099K
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Footnotes
  • Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
  • * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
  • Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 011271
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 16 Rank - 64
UniSC program code
AR338
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration
3 years full time or equivalent part time
Recommended prior study
English
Fee type 2014
  • Commonwealth supported places
  • Fee paying places
Total units
288

Students can choose a study pathway with either two majors, or one major and two minors, and specialise in areas such as creative advertising, creative writing, drama, screen and media and serious games design. Through internships and projects for industry-based clients, students can gain practical experience and professional contacts and build a professional portfolio to graduate with a range of specialist creative industries skills.

Majors

Creative advertising; creative writing; drama; graphic design; 3D design; e-Media design; marketing; screen and media studies; serious games development.

Career opportunities

Multimedia, video game and digital entertainment design, performance creation, screen and media, creative communications, design, marketing.

Program structure

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Complete 3 required introductory level (100 coded) courses.
  • Complete 1 required advanced level (200 coded) course
  • Complete 2 majors or 1 major and 2 minors.
  • Complete 4 elective courses.
  • Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses, including the core course.
  • Register any selected Majors or Minors with your Faculty.
Program notes
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
  • Some required introductory courses may count towards some minors.
  • As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
  • When enrolling, refer to the Study Plan.

Program structure

Introductory courses (3)

CMN102 K'gari-Fraser Island Field Studies
CMN103 Cell Biology
COR109 Biodiversity and Ecology

Advanced course (17)

ENT211 Genetics

PLUS select 16 courses to complete 2 majors from those listed below or 1 major and 2 minors from those listed below:

Major courses

Creative Advertising
Creative Writing
Drama
Graphic Design
3D Design
e-Media Design
Marketing
Screen and Media Studies
Serious Games Development

Minor courses

Creative Advertising
Creative Writing
Drama
Graphic Design
3D Design
e-Media Design
Marketing
Screen and Media Studies
Serious Games Development
Digital Photographic Practice
Events Management
Entrepreneurship  

Elective courses (4)

Select 4 elective courses towards the required 288 units. These courses may be selected from the Faculty of Arts and Business or the  Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.

Total units: 288