Bachelor of Creative Arts - Bachelor of Communication and Media

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Wollongong

Program Overview

This double degree at the University of Wollongong blends creative practice with professional communication and media training, giving you the chance to develop both artistic talent and industry-ready skills. It suits students who want to explore areas like creative writing, visual arts, music, or performance while learning how to communicate ideas effectively across digital and media platforms.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1 (Creative Foundations and Media Basics)
In the first year, you build a foundation in both creative arts and communication through introductory subjects such as Creative Arts Studio Practice and Foundations of Communication and Media. You develop essential skills in storytelling, idea development, and visual communication while experimenting with different creative mediums.

Year 2 (Specialisation and Applied Media Skills)
In the second year, you begin focusing on your chosen creative arts discipline while continuing communication studies with subjects like Media Industries and Audiences and Digital Media Practices. This stage strengthens your creative voice while helping you produce content for different platforms and audiences.

Year 3 (Advanced Creative Practice and Media Strategy)
The third year moves into advanced creative and communication work, including subjects such as Communication Research and Strategic Communication. You refine your creative practice through studio-based learning while developing professional media and storytelling skills.

Year 4 (Major Creative Project and Professional Preparation)
In the final year, you complete a major creative project and advanced communication subjects focused on portfolio development and industry preparation. This stage brings together your creative discipline and communication expertise, preparing you for careers in creative and media industries.

Focus Areas

Creative writing, visual arts and design, music, performance and theatre, digital media production, storytelling, multimedia communication, creative content development

Learning Outcomes

Ability to produce original creative work, strong storytelling and communication skills, experience in multimedia content creation, critical and creative thinking, collaboration and project management skills, professional portfolio development

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

This is a professionally oriented double degree designed to prepare graduates for careers across creative industries, media organisations, arts companies, digital communication roles, and content production environments.

Reputation (Employability & Academic Value)

The University of Wollongong is known for hands-on creative learning, studio-based teaching, and industry-relevant communication training, helping students graduate with practical experience and a strong creative portfolio.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

This double degree gives you extensive hands-on experience by combining studio-based creative practice with practical communication and media production. At the University of Wollongong, students develop their skills through project-based learning, collaborative creative work, and access to professional production facilities. You’ll create original content, experiment with different creative mediums, and build a portfolio while working in environments that reflect real creative and media industries:

Access to creative arts studios for visual arts, design, and interdisciplinary creative practice
Performance and rehearsal spaces for theatre, music, and live creative projects
Media production studios for video filming, editing, and multimedia storytelling
Radio and podcast studios for audio production and broadcast-style projects
Digital media labs for animation, graphic design, and content development
Use of industry-standard creative and editing software for video, audio, and visual production
Studio-based group projects that simulate collaborative creative and media production environments
Major creative project in the final year designed for exhibition, publication, or performance
Portfolio development across creative arts and communication subjects
Access to university libraries, digital media resources, and creative learning spaces supporting research and production

These experiences allow students to graduate with real creative work, practical media experience, and a professional portfolio ready for careers in creative and communication industries.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of this double degree are equipped for careers that combine creativity with professional communication skills across media and creative industries. You may move into roles such as multimedia content creator, creative producer, public relations officer, social media manager, arts officer, or digital media specialist. The mix of creative practice and communication training allows you to work across both artistic and commercial environments. Graduates could expect to earn between AUD 55,000 and 70,000 per annum.

UOW supports your transition into employment through practical learning, portfolio development, and career-focused services:

Access to UOW Careers and Employability services including career advice, resume support, interview preparation, and job search guidance
Portfolio-based assessments and major creative projects that help showcase your work to employers
Industry-informed teaching and collaborative creative projects reflecting real workplace environments
Development of transferable skills in communication, creativity, teamwork, and digital media production
Broad career pathways across media organisations, creative agencies, arts institutions, and corporate communication teams

Graduates from creative arts and communication fields typically begin in entry-level roles such as content creation, media production, communications support, or creative coordination, with opportunities to progress into senior creative, strategy, or management positions as experience grows.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing this program, students can continue into postgraduate study such as a Master of Communication, Master of Media and Creative Practice, Master of Creative Arts, or research pathways including Honours and PhD programs, depending on academic performance and career goals.