UndergraduateArts & Design
Bachelor of Arts
University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
About this program
A three-year, 72 credit point arts degree built around a core major in Arts plus one specialist major chosen from about ten options, including Creative Writing, Digital Media, Film Production, Game Development, Journalism, Global Studies, Marketing Communication, Culture and Heritage, Literary Studies and Sports Media. The rest of the degree is open electives, so students can add a second major or spread across disciplines.
Teaching is project-based, and work integrated learning through internships, mentorships and placements is a required part of the structure rather than an add-on. Applicants can enter on academic results or through a portfolio that demonstrates creative potential. Graduates move into content and copywriting, production, curatorial and heritage work, communications and policy roles, with the exact path shaped by the major chosen. It suits students who want a flexible humanities and creative-industries degree with a clear practical and industry-facing emphasis.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 6 parts
Year 1, Semester 1
4 units- 11108Big Stories: Culture, Memory and Power
- 11113Introduction to Creative Writing
- 10333Professional Orientation (Arts)
- 11110Reading Culture, Curating Culture
Year 1, Semester 2
3 units- 11109It Must Be True: Knowledge, Culture and Creativity
- 11111The Grand Experiment
- 11114Writing, Rewriting
Year 2, Semester 1
2 units- 11116Screenwriting
- 11118Writing Self, Writing Place
Year 2, Semester 2
2 units- 11115From Hungry Caterpillars to Hunger Games: Writing for Young People
- 11117Poetry and the Imagination
Year 3, Semester 1
1 units- 11119Word and Image
Year 3, Semester 2
2 units- 11120Major Project Studio
- 11112Professional Evidence (Arts)
Career & PR pathway
Which careers in Arts & Design lead to skilled migration depends on the occupation, not the degree title. See the skilled occupation lists guide for which occupations are on each list, and the points calculator to check where you stand.
Admissions
Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means: . - Year 12 ATAR . - other Australian Qualification . - work experience . - overseas qualification . We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes. More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry
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