Bachelor of Creative Industries
Western Sydney University
Course Details
Australia’s creative industries are a major driver of our economy, worth an estimated $30 billion and employing hundreds of thousands. If you’re thinking about a creative career, don’t let anyone tell you it isn’t a serious business. Accredited by professional organisations including the Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA) and the Media Foundation of Australia (MFA), our Bachelor of Creative Industries prepares you for a creative career path, with practical projects and real-world experience. You’ll graduate with solid creative skills and the know-how to create your own opportunities. You’ll study core subjects in innovation, ideation, and collaboration plus a selection of entrepreneurial, communication and business subjects. Specialise in one of the discipline areas, such as advertising, graphic design, public relations, journalism, screen media, creative writing, enterprise innovation or music/sound production. Or you can combine two areas, for greater career flexibility. Everyone has creative potential, and in this degree we work with you to develop your creativity and your entrepreneurial skills, in your area of interest. Throughout your degree, you’ll hone your skills by working on real briefs from our partner organisations: start-ups, creative agencies, businesses, and not-for-profits.
Qualification: Bachelor Degree (Pass)
Course structure: Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points including the subjects listed in the recommended sequence below.