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Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts)

Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree.
University of Wollongong

250

in world overall ranking*

25

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts) at UOW builds your creative practice alongside critical thinking and contemporary visual arts knowledge. You’ll develop innovative, original work and strengthen your ability to communicate ideas through visual media, supported by studio-based learning and industry-informed teaching. This on-campus bachelor degree prepares you to engage with today’s creative industries and cultural sectors. The programme combines disciplinary knowledge, applied learning, and graduate competencies for professional career entry.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across the visual arts and creative industries, including practising artist, illustrator, designer, curator, gallery or arts administration, creative director, and freelance creative work. The degree also supports pathways into further study for specialist careers such as art teaching. This bachelor qualification in visual arts provides a foundation for professional practice in creative and cultural organisations. Preparing graduates for graduate employment, professional traineeships, and further postgraduate study.

Entry requirements

ATAR 65 (or IBAS 24.25).


Living Costs in Wollongong**


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

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

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Information

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3 years

tick icon Upcoming Intakes

Autumn 2026

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Wollongong

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3256

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconMACC SCHOLARSHIP

30% of tuition fees

tick iconUNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG SOUTH WEST SYDNEY SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

tick iconUNIVERSITY EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

30% of tuition fees

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