Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts)

About the course

QUT’s Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts) develops contemporary art practice through an open-studio model that encourages experimentation across media. You’ll work with drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, installation, photography, moving image and digital art while building your creative identity and professional practice. The course emphasises collaboration, research-informed making and public presentation opportunities, preparing you for Bachelor-level study and practice in visual arts.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue creative roles across the contemporary arts sector, supported by professional practice skills and exposure opportunities. Career directions include practising artist, curator, gallerist, arts manager, arts entrepreneur, and roles supporting exhibitions and public art projects in galleries, museums, festivals and community settings. The degree also builds transferable skills in creative thinking, collaboration and project delivery for Bachelor-level careers in visual arts and related creative industries.

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)