Bachelor of Creative Arts

This degree lets students mix creative practice with study of the arts and media sector.

Compare 6 providers

How long it takes: 2 to 3 years; full time
Entry ATAR: From 46.6; Lowest offered at La Trobe University, 2021
How you can study: On campus
Taught by: 6 providers; 4 states and territories

Is this course right for you?

What the Bachelor of Creative Arts asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

an interest in making things and sharing them with others
a habit of practising your craft regularly
an openness to feedback on your work
good time management for projects and deadlines

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Where this course can take you

No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.

Jobs a degree can help with

None of these jobs needs a set qualification.

Community Arts Worker
Community arts workers run creative projects with local groups, using art to build connection and give a community a say in its own culture.
Median pay$65,000 (estimate)

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.

Where you can study this course

There are 6 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

Deakin University
Melbourne Burwood, VIC
More about Deakin University
4.4from 2,192 Google reviews
ATAR
52.5 lowest
(60.6 median, 2026)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Next intake
Feb 2027
Website for Deakin University (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Lecturers are approachable, supportive and knowledgeable
- Support services are helpful for students
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
La Trobe University
Bendigo, VIC
4.3from 1,101 Google reviews
ATAR
46.6 lowest
(60.9 median, 2021)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Website for La Trobe University (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Lecturers are friendly and supportive
What to weigh up
- Admin and support can be slow to respond
- Some find courses light on practical content
Bond University
Gold Coast, QLD
4.4from 303 Google reviews
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Next intake
Jan 2027
Fee
$55,200 a year
(Full fee)
Course page for Bond University (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Staff are friendly, caring and helpful
- Small class sizes give personalised attention
What to weigh up
- Fees are on the higher side
- Admissions can be slow to sort out
Adelaide University
Adelaide City, SA
4.5from 1,262 Google reviews
ATAR
64.5 lowest
(67.15 median, 2026)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Next intake
Feb 2027
What students like
- Lecturers and staff are helpful and professional
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, Strathfield (Mount St Mary), NSW, VIC
3.7from 436 Google reviews
ATAR
53.75 lowest
(58.65 median, 2025)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Website for Australian Catholic University (opens in a new tab)
The University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA
4.4from 869 Google reviews
ATAR
68.1 lowest
(70.9 median, 2022)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Course page for The University of Adelaide (opens in a new tab)