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Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts and Design)

Sharpen your critical thinking skills. Develop innovative and original creative work. Help drive the digital economy.

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Student ?
Campus
Wollongong
ATAR-SR ?
70
Delivery ?
On Campus
Duration
3 years full-time, or part-time equivalent
Starts
  • Autumn 2025
  • Autumn 2026
Codes
CRICOS: 001709K
UOW: 840

Overview

A creative arts degree immerses you in the creative industries and challenges you to think deeply and broadly about the changing world and the role the arts play within it.

Throughout the degree you will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become a leading creative profession in your chosen field. Specialise in creative writing, music, theatre studies, visual arts or visual arts and design.

In the final year of your degree, you will work on a major creative project with the goal of submitting it for professional publication, exhibition or presentation. Various artist and writer-in-residence programs take place throughout your degree, and you will be encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities.

See the course handbook for more information.

You can specialise in a major by choosing from the following: 

Major 

Campus Availability 

Creative Writing 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Music 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Visual Arts 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Visual Arts and Design 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

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Visual Arts and Design (major)

The visual arts and design major is tailored for individuals fuelled by a passion for both art and graphic design.

Throughout this major, you will have an opportunity to specialise in a range of visual art disciplines: painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, textiles, photography, and installation art. Explore contemporary design practice, covering visual communication design, client-based projects, and interface design.

The major provides ample studio time for hands-on creative explorations, underpinned by art and design histories and theories, ensuring you acquire essential creative and critical skills crucial for thriving in the contemporary arts and creative industries.

The culmination of your academic journey is marked by a capstone project-based subject, providing you with the unique opportunity to seamlessly integrate both fields of study.

You will forge connections with exceptional artists and designers actively shaping their fields and you will be equipped to navigate the multifaceted demands of the real world, ready to make a meaningful impact in your chosen field.

Careers

  • Communications Specialist
  • Curator
  • Digital Content Creator
  • Editor
  • Features Writer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Musician
  • Social Media Manager
  • Visual Artist
  • Visual Communications Marketer
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Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

Applicants must achieve the required score in a previous qualification, equivalent to completing at least 13 years of schooling in Australia.

More detail

International Course fees table
Campus Delivery method Session fee* Course fee*
WollongongOn Campus$16800 (2025)$100800 (2025)
WollongongOn Campus$16800 (2026)$100800 (2026)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Tuition fees are reviewing annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:

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