BACHELOR OF
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
Creative
Industries
Discover your passion
and create your world
Open your eyes to possibilities
Careers of the future will be vastly different from the careers of
today. There is growing demand for a new type of graduate who
is adaptable and flexible, with the skills to translate creativity into
commercial success.
The Bachelor of Creative Industries (BCI) is designed for students who are looking to make real
cultural and social impact, and pursue careers that value innovation and entrepreneurship in a
creative context.
As a BCI student, you will accomplish this through practical applications in both critical thinking
and creative production.
Take your creativity to the next level by developing the entrepreneurial skills to innovate across a
range of professions. Whether you are planning to be a solo practitioner, part of a start-up, or want
to maximise your employment opportunities in the creative industries, throughout your studies, the
BCI will prepare you with in-demand skills and relevant industry experience.
Career opportunities include film, television and music production; advertising and design; or the
application of software and new technologies. Other career prospects include writing, publishing,
and the management, promotion and distribution of creative content. There are also new jobs
emerging across a range of industries that require creative professionals to drive innovation.
Set yourself up for more than one career through interdisciplinary collaboration, and develop a
broad understanding of practice across the creative industries.
CRICOS Provider 00109J
BACHELOR OF CREATIVE INDUSTRIES*
Location Callaghan – Newcastle
UAC code 482480
ATAR N/A
Duration Three years full-time or
part-time equivalent
Pathways
HSC, Open Foundation, Newstep, Yapug, TAFE
“The BCI offers creative,
practical and entrepreneurial
courses. This is a great mix
of skills for the job market.”
Mac, current UON student
Recommended studies
HSC study (or equivalent) in at least one of the following areas: Drama, Design and Technology,
Information Processes and Technology, Music, Software Design and Development, Video and
Digital Imaging, Visual Arts, Advanced English.
Visit: newcastle.edu.au/bachelor-of-creative-industries
School of Creative Industries
The information contained in this brochure is correct as at July 2016.
For updated information concerning entry requirements, visit newcastle.edu.au/degrees