Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drama) (until 2024) (IX35)

About the course

This double degree combines business studies with specialist drama training in fine arts. You complete core business units plus a chosen business major alongside creative practice and performance-focused drama units. The course is delivered across QUT’s Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove campuses and is designed to build both professional business capability and creative performance skills in a four-year bachelor double degree in business and drama. The programme introduces business strategy, finance, marketing, and leadership foundations for commercial organisations.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue opportunities across business and the creative industries, combining commercial skills with drama and performance expertise. Career directions may include roles in management, marketing, public relations or business development, alongside pathways in theatre and performance practice, producing and creative project work. This four-year bachelor double degree supports careers spanning business environments and drama-focused creative practice. Preparing graduates for business analyst, management trainee, marketing, and operations entry-level roles.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)