Bachelor of Creative Arts
Craft a more interesting world
Creative artists are performers, designers, writers, animators, curators and directors. They keep the world of art and culture spinning. They make people think, laugh and feel.
Studying creative arts means practising new ways of making while learning from those who’ve inspired and entertained throughout history.
What will you do?
Our Bachelor of Creative Arts develops individual creativity and knowledge. You will:
- choose from production courses like creative writing, music and media techniques
- study theory in your areas of interest, from philosophy and ethics to art history and visual cultures
- gain valuable work experience within the creative arts industry
- attend masterclasses with visiting international academics
- go behind the scenes of a major arts festival through our partnership with the Adelaide Festival
- network with leaders and artists at the field’s cutting edge.
You can also pursue your creative interests overseas with optional exchanges and study tours.
Where could it take you?
Creative Arts graduates follow and fashion all sorts of exciting career pathways. You could exhibit your work in national galleries or spotlight new creative talent. You might publish fiction, biographies or reviews for film festivals. Perhaps you’ll nurture creativity in young people through music programs.
Entry Requirements
For our students who are studying offshore in 2021 and 2022, the University will continue to offer high-quality access to the learning resources remotely for most programs. This includes all lectures, tutorials and other support material. Students will be advised in advance if there are course components that cannot be provided in remote mode and, wherever possible, offered alternative courses. Please refer to the COVID-19 FAQ page for a list of programs where in-person attendance is required.
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions
information for this program.
I am a:
Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 334661 |
|---|---|
| 2021 CSP ATAR | 68.75 |
| 2021 CSP IB | 24 |
| Guaranteed Entry Score - ATAR | 70 |
| Guaranteed Entry Score - IB | 25 |
| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | February and July |
| Enquiries | Future Students team |
2021 Admissions Data for school leavers
| ATAR (raw ATAR, excluding any applicable adjustment factors) |
Lowest ATAR to receive an offer | 61.45 |
|---|---|---|
| Median ATAR to receive an offer | 74.4 | |
| Highest ATAR to receive an offer | 88.55 | |
| Selection Rank (ATAR plus any adjustment factors) |
Lowest Selection Rank to receive an offer | 68.75 |
| Median Selection Rank to receive an offer | 79.38 | |
| Highest Selection Rank to receive an offer | 90.95 | |
| Minimum eligibility score | 65 | |
| Additional criteria considered | Selection rank only | |
Selection Criteria
| Recent Secondary Education | Applicants with recent secondary education are those whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the last two years, however if you completed your secondary education more than two years ago, you may still be able to be considered on the basis of your secondary schooling. You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You compete for a place with your Selection Rank (ATAR plus any applicable adjustment factors). Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
|---|---|
| Higher Education Study | You must have completed at least six months full time equivalent higher education study (the number of courses and units will vary depending on your prior institution however at the University of Adelaide, this equates to 4 courses / 12 units). A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
| Vocational Education and Training (VET) study | You must have completed an AQF Certificate IV or above from a Registered Training Organisation. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
| Work and life experience | To be eligible to sit the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) as as pathway for entry, you must be 18 years or over before 1 February 2022. If you have studied at higher education level in the last two years (for 2022 entry this means you were enrolled in either 2021 or 2020), you must not have accumulated more than a TOTAL of 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) higher education study (ie. including any study prior to 2020). If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
| Other Entry Pathways | |
How to Apply
Student Profile
| Applicant background | Semester one/Full year intake 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students | Percentage of all students | |
| (A) Higher Education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) |
<5 | N/A |
| (B) Vocational education and training (VET) study | N/A | N/A |
| (C) Work and life experience (admitted on the basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories) |
<5 | N/A |
| (D) Recent secondary education: | ||
|
10 | 47.6% |
|
N/A | N/A |
|
<5 | N/A |
| International students | 5 | 23.8% |
| All students | 21 | 100.0% |
Fees and Scholarships
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant fees and scholarships information for this program.
I am a:
Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees |
Commonwealth-supported place
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More information on Student Contribution Amounts.
Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
Careers
Industry Placement
The placement allows students to gain meaningful work experience by contributing toward a host organisation project. Students are given the opportunity to negotiate their own placements with organisations of their choice, after discussion with the Convenor of Creative Arts Internships. The student needs to ensure that their industry placement does not clash with their other courses.
Potential careers
Animator, Author, Music Technologist, Musical Theatre Performer, Musician / Singer, Composer, Recording Artist / Musician, Research and Education, Designer, Producer, Art Director, Arts Administrator, Music Journalist / Music Critic, Curator, Production Assistant, Publishing, Entertainment Industry, Entrepreneur, Film Critic, Film Director, Set Designer, Writer, ...
Degree Structure
Academic Program Rules
The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.
Example Study Plan
Related Degrees
Further Study
Master of Arts (Curatorial & Museum Studies)
Master of Music (Performance and Pedagogy)
Graduate Diploma in Art History
Graduate Certificate in Art History
Testimonial
The courses offered in the Creative Arts degree cultivate imaginations and foster flexible and inventive thinkers.
The University of Adelaide is committed to regular reviews of the courses and programs it offers to students. The University of Adelaide therefore reserves the right to discontinue or vary programs and courses without notice. Please read the important information contained in the disclaimer.
Last updated: Wednesday, 22 Sep 2021
