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Diploma in Creative Industries/Bachelor of Creative Arts

Diploma / Advance Diploma.
Queensland University of Technology

250

in world overall ranking*

25

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This combined pathway lets you build foundational creative industries skills, then transition with full credit into the second year of QUT’s Bachelor of Creative Arts (excluding acting). You’ll study in a supportive, close-knit learning environment with experienced educators and a blended delivery model combining on-campus classes and online learning activities. Graduate with two qualifications in three years in the creative arts discipline. The programme combines disciplinary knowledge, applied learning, and graduate competencies for professional career entry.

Career outcome

This diploma-to-degree pathway prepares you for diverse careers across the creative arts and creative industries, with opportunities shaped by your chosen major. After progressing into the Bachelor of Creative Arts, you can pursue work in areas such as animation, creative writing, drama, film and screen, music, or visual arts, including roles in creative production, performance, content creation and arts practice. Outcomes align to a combined Diploma and Bachelor in creative arts. Preparing graduates for graduate employment, professional traineeships, and further postgraduate study.

Entry requirements

ATAR/Selection rank 60.00.


Living Costs in Brisbane**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 23
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,467 - 1,940
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,073 - 1,419
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 7 - 8
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***


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

Costs

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A$28,200 per year

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A$13,400 per year

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Information

tick icon Duration

3 years

tick icon Upcoming Intakes

February, July, November

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Kelvin Grove

tick icon Course Code

IF06

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconQUT COLLEGE PATHWAY SCHOLARSHIP

A$3,120

tick iconTRIPLE CROWN SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

tick iconINTERNATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

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