Diploma in Creative Industries/Bachelor of Creative Industries (IF06)

About the course

This combined diploma and bachelor program provides a supported pathway into QUT’s creative industries degree, building foundational creative practice alongside broader industry and cultural understanding. You’ll develop skills relevant to creative production, collaboration and project-based work while progressing through an integrated course structure. Graduates complete a bachelor-level qualification focused on the creative industries discipline. The programme develops design, animation, visual storytelling, and digital media production for creative industries.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue roles across the creative industries where creative practice and project skills are valued, including areas such as content development, creative production support, community and cultural roles, and creative business settings. The combined pathway can help prepare you for entry-level positions and further specialisation through elective study. Career directions align with bachelor-level study in design and creative industries. Preparing graduates for graphic design, multimedia production, advertising, and creative studio 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)