Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts and Design)

About the course

UOW’s Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts and Design) develops your creative practice alongside critical thinking and contemporary design skills. You’ll explore visual arts and design processes to produce innovative, original work suited to today’s digital economy. Study on campus at Wollongong across a three-year bachelor degree with a focus on visual communication and creative production. The programme combines disciplinary knowledge, applied learning, and graduate competencies for professional career entry.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue creative roles across design studios, digital media, advertising and the arts. Potential pathways include graphic or publication designer, illustrator, digital artist, digital content creator, web designer, exhibition designer, product designer, creative director or creative entrepreneur, with options for further study leading to interior or landscape design. Outcomes align with a bachelor degree in design and visual art. Preparing graduates for graduate employment, professional traineeships, and further postgraduate study.

Entry requirements

ATAR-SR 65 (or equivalent).

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)