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Bachelor of Creative Industries

Jump into one of the fastest growing, most dynamic and diverse employment sectors. Upon completion, you’ll have strong creative and technical skills, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a professional portfolio showcasing your diverse creative practice.

Choose from a range of specialisations, including theatre and performance, creative writing and publishing, screen media, music, interactive media, digital culture, creative and interactive advertising, marketing, social media, and game design.

Explore majors and minors for the Bachelor of Creative Industries.

In this program you will:

  • Develop specialist creative and technical skills in design, media, arts, and communication as well as entrepreneurial capacity
  • Gain practical experience and develop connections with local, national and international professional practitioners
  • Undertake industry and research projects that refine and showcase your knowledge and skills in the creative industries

Location

CRICOS code

080099K

Entry threshold

52.00 52.00 52.00 ATAR/Rank
ATAR/Rank

Duration

3 years 3 years Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.

Indicative fees

Indicative 2025 fees (A$)

A$14,624 CSP
CSP
A$24,400 / A$73,200 Annual fee / Estimated total fee
Annual fee / Estimated total fee

QTAC code

011271 014071 015014

Start

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2

Limited Major and Minor options available at UniSC Moreton Bay.

Start
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
Delivery mode
  • Blended Learning
Total courses
24
Total units
288
Duration
3 years 3 years
CRICOS code
080099K
UniSC program code
AR338
Program structure
Introductory courses (6) 72 units

CMN103 Teaching Junior Secondary Science 2
CMN104 Teaching Junior Secondary Technology
CMN105 Introduction to the Creative Industries
CMN116 Introduction to Screen and Media Industries
DRA102 Creative Production
MUS102 Playing with Words: an Introduction to Creative Writing Craft

Graduate course (1) 12 units

TSM315 Exploring Twentieth Century Theatre

PLUS select 1 course (1) 12 units from:

BCI302 Performance 1
BCI303 Running Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (M.I.C.E) industry events

Plus select 16 courses (192 units) towards 1 required major plus 1 major from the specified list; or 1 required major plus 2 minors: 

Required Major

Select 1 required major from:

  • Creative Writing and Publishing
  • Music^
  • Screen Media
  • Theatre and Performance^

Majors

  • Creative Writing and Publishing
  • Digital Culture^
  • Game Design
  • Interactive Media
  • Journalism
  • Music^
  • Screen Media
  • Social Media
  • Theatre and Performance^
  • Visual Communication

Minors

  • Creative and Interactive Advertising
  • Creative Writing and Publishing
  • Digital Culture^
  • Fashion Studies^
  • Game Art and Animation
  • Game Design
  • Game Programming
  • Interactive Media
  • Journalism 
  • Music^
  • Photographic Practice^
  • Screen Media
  • Social Media
  • Strategic Global Communication
  • Theatre and Performance^
  • Visual Communication

^Not currently available at Moreton Bay campus.

Elective courses

Select up to a total of 12 to 48 units from the undergraduate elective course options. The number of electives will vary depending on the majors chosen.

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Study sequences

Entry requirements

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.

If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.

English language requirements

You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).

Minimum entry threshold

Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.

Location ATAR/Rank
Sunshine Coast 52.00
Moreton Bay 52.00
Online 52.00
Recommended prior study
English
Program requirements
Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
  • Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses
Program notes
  • Important: Some major/minor combinations may need to be commenced in the first semester of study to complete in the minimum duration.
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates.
  • Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
  • 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 Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
  • Only the first-year of the program is offered at Caboolture, the remainder of the program must be completed at Sippy Downs

CSP estimate
A$14,624
Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
A$24,400
Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
A$73,200