Bachelor of Creative Arts – Bachelor of Business

About the course

This double degree combines creative arts with business to build both specialised creative practice and a strong understanding of the business environment. You’ll develop creative thinking and problem-solving alongside skills to analyse organisations, markets and the digital economy. It suits artists seeking to build a brand and students wanting business capability with a creative edge in a University of Wollongong bachelor-level program. The programme introduces business strategy, finance, marketing, and leadership foundations for commercial organisations.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles that blend creative practice with commercial capability across the creative industries and broader business sectors. Potential paths include creative producer, arts or events management, marketing and brand roles, content and digital communications, or business development in creative organisations. The combination supports freelance practice, entrepreneurship and work in organisations that value innovation from a University of Wollongong bachelor double degree. Preparing graduates for business analyst, management trainee, marketing, and operations entry-level roles.

Entry requirements

ATAR 70 (or IBAS 26.25).

Living Costs in Wollongong**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 16 - 21	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,452 - 1,921	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,188 - 1,572
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 7	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 242 - 320

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)