Bachelor of Creative Arts (BCreativeArts)
Information valid for students commencing 2009
Duration
3 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2009
Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2009)
Semester 2 (27 Jul, 2009)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
48
Program code
2308
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Closing Date
Documentation, applications and changes of preferences must be lodged with QTAC 14 days before the offer round for guaranteed inclusion. Further details are on the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au).
How to applyDuration
3 Years full-time
Commencing 2009
Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2009)
Semester 2 (27 Jul, 2009)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
48
Program code
2308
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English. View the equivalent qualifications for international students.
CRICOS Code: 065375J
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
view the English proficiency policy.View the entry requirements for international students.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
International Recruitment Manager
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Bachelor of Creative Arts?
Students enrolling in the Bachelor of Creative Arts can study one of the practice-based majors--Drama, Music, and Writing. They can also study majors which introduce them to the interpretation of creative works--Art History, English, English Literature, Film and Television Studies, Media Studies and Popular Music. Students completing the program acquire skills in understanding how human beings use art to make meaning. Students undertake two majors or a more concentrated extended major and a minor, plus a range of electives. BCreativeArts graduates have skills and knowledge specific to the subjects they have studied but also know how to communicate well, to think critically, and to apply these and other more general skills in many different jobs and careers.
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Creative Arts.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Bachelor of Creative Arts
- Art History / Extended Major
- Drama / Extended Major
- English / Extended Major
- English Literature / Extended Major
- Film and Television Studies Major
- Media Studies / Extended Major
- Music / Extended Major
- Popular Music Major
- Writing Major
Dual degree programs for the Bachelor of Creative Arts
Honours
Honours is available as an additional year of study.
How to apply
Entry requirements for International students
View the entry requirements for international students.
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English. View the equivalent qualifications for International students.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 065375J
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Bachelor of Creative Arts
Careers
Graduates are able to demonstrate a range of skills that make them attractive to a wide range of employers in the creative arts industries.
Program rules for the Bachelor of Creative Arts
To complete the Bachelor of Creative Arts
To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Creative Arts, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain #48, comprising:
(a) #4 from Part A
(b) either -
(i) two single majors, one of which must be from Part B; or
(ii) (A) an extended major, which must be from Part B; and
(B) a minor in a different field; and
(c) the balance of electives from Parts B and C or other courses approved by the Executive Dean.
Students are also requested to note the following rules:
- a course can only count towards one major;
- first #8 must be from Parts A, B or C;
- minimum of #28 at advanced level courses;
- no more than #32 may be from a single field.
Full details of all the courses listed in the BCreativeArts majors are available in the Course Descriptions section on mySI-net.
Refer to BCreativeArts rules for further information.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
