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Bachelor of Creative Industries

University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia
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Course Overview

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.

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

General Eligibility

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.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Course Modules

Introductory courses (6) 72 units

  • Introduction to the Creative Industries

  • Introduction to Screen and Media Industries

  • Creative Production

  • Playing with Words: an Introduction to Creative Writing Craft

  • Exploring Twentieth Century Theatre

  • Performance 1

Graduate course (1) 12 units

  • Running Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (M.I.C.E) industry events

PLUS select 1 course (1) 12 units from:

  • Work Integrated Learning Project

  • Work Integrated Learning Placement

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

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.

Language Requirement

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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