providing evidence of having completed a sufficient standard of study in English
obtaining Academic IELTS within the last 2 years, with a minimum overall score of 6 and no individual score below 5.5
obtaining a qualification deemed to be equivalent to Academic IELTS (and its minimum scores) by Charles Sturt.
Applicants with higher education study
Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
OR
Completed bridging or enabling course
Successful completion of a Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
OR
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification or 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification.
OR
Applicants with work and life experience
Work experience, within the same industry as the course profile, of no less than two years, and a formal interview or portfolio submission (see other admissions options below).
OR
Applicants with recent secondary education (within past two years)
ATAR-based admission
An ATAR of 60 (including adjustment factors)
Unprecedented options
The Bachelor of Creative Industries (Interdisciplinary Innovation) offers the ultimate in flexibility. Choose your specialisation subjects from the entire creative industries subject pool – or anywhere in the university – to create a path towards your own unique creative identity. With us, you decide your journey.
Professionally recognised educators
Our courses are taught by internationally credited and dedicated professionals across the broad scope of the creative industries. Drawing on their extensive experience in the industry and as published researchers, our teachers will pass on diverse knowledge from the cutting edge of a rapidly changing industry.
A flexible path
You can choose to study on campus or online. Study on campus and you’ll have access to truly world-class facilities, learning with the equipment and techniques used in contemporary production houses. Study online and you’ll enjoy the flexibility of studying anytime from the comfort of your own home or studio with the benefits of support from of one of Australia’s leading educators in online creative industries. Our creative industries degrees offer diploma (1 year full-time or equivalent) and associate degree (2 years full-time or equivalent) exit points.
Collaborative learning
As a graduate of this course, you’ll have a competitive edge in industry thanks to our emphasis on practical collaborative learning, internships and other professional networking opportunities.
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Core subjects
The 12 core subjects consist of ten 8 point subjects, two 16 point subjects, as listed below:
CCI101 Visual Communication
CCI102 Material & Spatial Practice
CCI103 Perspectives on the Creative Industries
CCI104 Narrative: Production and Performance
IKC101 Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories & Contemporary Realities
CCI200 Creative Innovation
ETH205 Ethics & Law for Creative Industries
CCI201 Creative Collaboration
CCI301 Research & Reflective Practice
CCI302 Emergent Professional
CCI303 Communication & Creative Industries Project 1 (16 points) - specialisation capstone subject
CCI304 Communication & Creative Industries Project 2 (16 points)
Double specialisation courses will complete the core subjects listed above, as well as the following core subjects:
CCI305 Communication & Creative Industries Project 3 (16 points) - specialisation capstone subject
CCI306 Communication & Creative Industries Project 4 (16 points)
Make your own path
Creative people are needed to solve the world’s most pressing issues. The flexibility to select subjects from across the university will make you an in-demand problem-solver in the evolving creative industries – and beyond. Creative people are needed to solve the world’s most pressing issues. The flexibility to select subjects from across the university will make you an in-demand problem-solver in the evolving creative industries – and beyond.
Reimagine the future
This degree positions you to successfully navigate workplaces now and into the future. You’ll develop skills in innovation, entrepreneurship, management, digital strategy, cultural competence, business administration and start-ups.
Tell stories across boundaries
Become a multifaceted content producer able to take your place anywhere in the creative world – audio, visual, digital and more.