Diploma in Creative Industries

About the course

This diploma is a pathway program that introduces you to a range of creative disciplines while building practical skills through applied assignments and studio-style learning. It is designed to prepare you for undergraduate study and can provide up to one year of credit, helping you transition smoothly into selected QUT bachelor degrees. This is a Diploma in Design & Visual Art. The programme trains digital design tools, visual production, and portfolio development for creative workplaces.

Career outcome

Graduates typically use this diploma as a pathway into a QUT bachelor degree and future roles across the creative industries. The course supports foundational capability for further study in areas such as design, digital media and communication, helping you develop a portfolio and readiness for industry-focused learning. This is a Diploma pathway in Design & Visual Art. Preparing graduates for junior designer, production assistant, and multimedia support roles, or degree articulation.

Entry requirements

ATAR/Selection rank 60.00.

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)