Deakin University

Bachelor of Creative Arts

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Express your individuality, challenge the norm and create without limitations under the guidance of experienced industry professionals in Deakin's Bachelor of Creative Arts. Immerse yourself in your creative practice and develop the adaptable critical skills necessary to become an agile and versatile creative with a sustainable career in the arts sector.

Get amongst the next generation of dynamic practicing creatives when you major in one of the following specialist areas:

  • dance
  • photography
  • publishing
  • theatre
  • visual arts
  • writing

Delivery mode

Deakin University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

If you're currently studying Year 12, or completed Year 12 in the last two years, you will need to meet all the following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree:

Year 12 prerequisite subjects

  • Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English EAL (English as an Additional Language) or at least 20 in English other than EAL

ATAR

  • Senior Secondary Certificate of Education with an unadjusted ATAR of at least 50 or equivalent
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $35,379 $100,800 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$35,379
Standard Tuition:
$100,800
Full Fee Tuition:
$35,379
Full Fee Tuition:
$100,800
Enquire with Deakin University to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 3 Years
Estimated fee* $0 - $35,379 $100,800 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Creative Arts will prepare you for the following roles.

Art Director

An Art Director oversees the visual representation of an organisation or the creative design elements of a particular project. You’ll collaborate w...

Avg yearly income $93,600
Entry barriers Low

Writer

A Writer writes fiction and nonfiction pieces for a range of purposes. You might specialise in a particular type of writing such as poetry, short s...

Avg yearly income $85,020
Entry barriers Low

Copywriter

A Copywriter produces written material for use in advertising and promotional material. You might write about a product or service or about an orga...

Avg yearly income $93,340
Entry barriers Low

About Deakin University

Over 60,000 students from Australia and around the world choose Deakin for progressive, real-world learning that leads to career success.

What do you want from your university experience? If you want to connect with brilliant minds, learn by doing in world-class facilities and take the right step towards your ultimate career, you’ll thrive at Deakin. As an internationally recognised university for over 45 years, we’ve supported over 300,000 students on their journeys to great things.

Our innovation and excellence in both education and research generate ideas that transform lives and communities. We will be Australia’s most progressive and responsive university, leading in blending digital capability with our distinctive campus precincts. We will leverage strong partnerships to maximise the social, cultural and economic impact we deliver regionally, nationally and globally.

Graduate more fulfilled and confident about the future at a university that puts your study experience first. Whether you’re studying online or on campus, you’ll feel supported to achieve your best and transition into a job you love.