This specialisation is for those who want to be a part of the creative industry by combining artistic and business skills.
Study at least two areas of the creative arts of your choice (music and audio, film and media, art, and creative writing) through applied learning and theory.
UC offers a specialisation in Creative Industries and Contemporary Practice within the Bachelor of Arts. Specialisations group courses from different subjects into a central theme.
Each year, you will have the opportunity to focus your studies on two industry areas: music, screen/media, art, and writing practice. The final year includes an internship or podcast project focused on your chosen areas.
The following courses are required throughout your degree:
100-level
Plus one course chosen from the following categories:
200-level
Plus three courses from the following, selected from at least two categories:
300-level
Plus 60 points chosen from the following, with at least 30 selected from two categories:
This degree can lead to a range of careers in the arts industry, such as producing, writing, management, and communications.
Career pathways could include:
Find out more about what you can do with a degree from UC.
Choose an area that you are interested in and learn how UC’s range of study options can let you study what you want to.
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