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Bachelor of Creative Arts

Bachelor

This course equips students with skills and experience for careers in the creative industries, offering hands-on learning with industry-standard equipment and professional internships.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

3 years full-time

Course Code

B-CRARTS, 100633

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

Domestic Fees

$14,100 per year

International Fees

$37,290 per year / $111,870 total

ATAR

About this course

Overview

If you're passionate about pursuing a career in the creative industries, this course will provide you with the skills and experience you need to take your career anywhere in the world.

You'll gain a broad-based, contemporary understanding of theory and practice in your chosen major, learning from discipline experts and industry professionals who share their innovative, passionate and contemporary knowledge of the creative arts.

You'll also gain first-hand experience working with industry-standard equipment in our Media Production Studio, Hayman Theatre and the Design and Art precinct studios, labs and galleries.

With professional internships available and opportunities to exhibit, perform and screen works to the public, you'll be immersed in the creative sector well before you graduate.

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

ATAR pathway

Guaranteed ATAR 70
Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites) There are no essential WACE subjects for this course.
Desirable WACE subjects There are no desirable WACE subjects for this course.

StepUp Entry

StepUp grants additional ATAR points to help eligible students qualify for admission.

Alternative pathways

Portfolio entry Portfolio entry is available for those who can demonstrate equivalence to Curtin's ATAR entry through the submission of a portfolio that includes evidence of your academic achievements, qualifications and ability.
UniReady If you don't meet our minimum admission criteria, the UniReady Enabling Program can help you qualify for entry into a range of undergraduate courses.
Certificate IV + English Competency The certificate IV is the minimum requirement for university entry. It qualifies you for entry to Curtin courses with a 70 ATAR. You must also meet English language proficiency and check that you meet any extra subject prerequisites (where applicable).
Indigenous applicant If you're an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant who hasn't met Curtin's minimum admissions criteria, the Centre for Aboriginal Studies offers bridging courses that are tailored to help you gain entry into this course.
STAT entry The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin's English proficiency requirements.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

Writing: 6
Speaking: 6
Reading: 6
Listening: 6
Overall band score: 6.5

What you will learn

What you'll learn

demonstrate understanding of the broad discipline of Creative Arts, the theoretical underpinnings and ways of thinking. Apply specific discipline knowledge and technical skills to the production of creative work
apply creative arts methods, experimentation critical thinking and entrepreneurial strategies in creative disciplines
communicate information and ideas effectively applying appropriate existing and emerging technologies within Creative Arts disciplines
understand, respond and engage with global perspectives in Creative Arts: demonstrate relevant ethical and sustainable responsibilities of creative practice activities
acknowledge, respect and support the values and knowledge of local indigenous and global cultures and the relevant bearing on Creative Arts production
demonstrate professional and career capable conduct, work collaboratively and individually within the Creative Arts Industry

Course structure

Customise your Creative Arts degreeSTEP 1: Choose your major

By focusing on creative arts as a practice and discipline, you'll balance creativity and practicality to broaden your career opportunities.

Select a major that suits your career aspirations:

Fine Art
Screen Arts
Theatre Arts

STEP 2: Complete your degree structure

Complement your major with:

specialisation within or outside the field of creative arts, plus electives in any field, OR
electives in any field.

Note: you must meet the unit prerequisites for your chosen electives.

Specialisations are subject to availability. See the full list specialisations

Credit for prior study or work

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

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How to apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice

Curtin Perth

Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.

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Curtin course code: B-CRARTS
CRICOS code: 0100633
Last updated on: 14 October 2025

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Creative Arts courses at Curtin University.

81.5%

Overall satisfaction

77.8%

Skill scale

76.8%

Teaching scale

51.4%

Employed full-time

$52.4k

Average salary

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