Bachelor of Creative Media

About the course

The Bachelor of Creative Media at CQUniversity provides advanced preparation for professional work across design, technology and media. You will develop creative and technical capabilities suited to contemporary digital platforms and production workflows, with study available on campus or online. This bachelor degree builds a broad foundation for creative practice in the media and communication sector. The programme develops media literacy, content creation, and professional communication skills for digital and corporate environments.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across established and emerging media industries shaped by new technologies and platforms. Career directions include illustration, animation, 3D modelling, motion graphics and visual effects, as well as graphic design, publishing and photography. Opportunities also extend to social media and communications, web and UX design, software and game development, and film, TV, video and audio production in the media and communication field. Preparing graduates for media, public relations, marketing communication, and digital content production 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)