Second Major: Creative Industries

About the course

This University Wide second major in Creative Industries lets enrolled QUT students add a structured sequence of Creative Industries units to their primary degree, subject to course rules. It builds breadth across creative disciplines through a set credit-point block and offers flexible unit choices where introductory units have no prerequisites, and later units may require earlier study. This is an add-on second major within creative disciplines. The programme develops discipline knowledge and graduate capabilities aligned with its qualification level.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue roles and further study connected to Arts & Humanities. Graduates enter industry graduate roles or continue to postgraduate study. Preparing graduates for relevant professional opportunities and further study in the field.

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)