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- Develop a suite of complementary technology, digital media, creative, entrepreneurial and project management skills, for real career outcomes.
- Learn to merge the creative and imaginative with the technical to develop sophisticated and innovative digital products.
- Complete 2 degrees in 4 years full-time.
- Design your own degree by exploring your creative talents and choosing a creative industries major, as well as studying information technology.
- Specialised options include computer science or information systems.
- Learn through industry partnerships and networking, and interdisciplinary work.
Highlights
- Develop a suite of complementary technology, digital media, creative, entrepreneurial and project management skills, for real career outcomes.
- Learn to merge the creative and imaginative with the technical to develop sophisticated and innovative digital products.
- Complete 2 degrees in 4 years full-time.
- Design your own degree by exploring your creative talents and choosing a creative industries major, as well as studying information technology.
- Specialised options include computer science or information systems.
- Learn through industry partnerships and networking, and interdisciplinary work.
Why choose this course?
Develop a suite of complementary technology, digital media and creative skills. Learn to merge the creative and imaginative with the technical to develop sophisticated and innovative digital products. Diversify your skill set with a range of information technology and creative industries areas of interest including interactive and visual design, screen content production, and creative writing.
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Career outcomes
Career outcomes
As a graduate you can enjoy the more creative side of information technology careers including digital media programmer, simulation designer or developer, games producer or designer, animator, special effects developer, sound designer, mobile entertainment and communications developer, user interface developer, knowledge worker in music and sound, web developer and digital product strategist.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). ACS accreditation is internationally recognised by the Seoul Accord.
Possible careers
- Branding Specialist
- Campaign Manager
- Communication Strategist
- Computer Game Programmer
- Computer Games Developer
- Creative Entrepreneur
- Creative Writer
- Digital Communication Specialist
- Digital Content Producer
- Drama Teacher
- Entertainment Entrepreneur
- Events and Festivals Coordinator
- Fashion Marketer
- Graphic Designer
- Media Producer
- Media or Communications Adviser
- Multimedia Designer
- Music Agent
- Music Publisher
- Organisational Communication Specialist
- Publicist
- Stage Manager
- Theatre Professionals
- Web Designer
Details and units
Your course
In order to complete this course, you must complete a total of 384 credit points comprising 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Creative Industries and 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Information Technology. You will undertake the two components of the double degree concurrently.
Creative Industries component
The core of the program centres on Creative Enterprise studios that offer authentic, problem-based activities, coupled with work integrated learning, skills in entrepreneurship and commercial links that engage in creative start-ups. Early in your degree, you choose two introductory units to experience your preferred majors. Using this experience, you then decide upon a creative industries major.
You will complete:
- core units - 72 credit points
- creative industries introductory units - 24 credit points
- a creative industries major - 96 credit points from one of the specified majors including: Creative and Professional Writing; Media and Communication; Drama and Performance; Entertainment; Fashion Communication; Interactive and Visual Design; Music and Sound; and Screen Content Production.
Information Technology component
You will complete:
- six core units (72 credit points: 48cp + 24cp core options)
- 10 major core units (120 credit points).
Study overseas
Study overseas while earning credit towards your QUT creative industries degree with one of our worldwide exchange partners.
Overseas study can be for one or two semesters (or during the semester break) and the units you take can be in a creative or non-creative discipline area, depending on how they match with your QUT course.
Your course
In order to complete this course, you must complete a total of 384 credit points comprising 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Creative Industries and 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Information Technology. You will undertake the two components of the double degree concurrently.
Creative Industries component
The core of the program centres on Creative Enterprise studios that offer authentic, problem-based activities, coupled with work integrated learning, skills in entrepreneurship and commercial links that engage in creative start-ups. Early in your degree, you choose two introductory units to experience your preferred majors. Using this experience, you then decide upon a creative industries major.
You will complete:
- core units - 72 credit points
- creative industries introductory units - 24 credit points
- a creative industries major - 96 credit points from one of the specified majors including: Creative and Professional Writing; Media and Communication; Drama and Performance; Entertainment; Fashion Communication; Interactive and Visual Design; Music and Sound; and Screen Content Production.
Information Technology component
You will complete:
- six core units (72 credit points: 48cp + 24cp core options)
- 10 major core units (120 credit points).
Study overseas
Study overseas while earning credit towards your QUT creative industries degree with one of our worldwide exchange partners.
Overseas study can be for one or two semesters (or during the semester break) and the units you take can be in a creative or non-creative discipline area, depending on how they match with your QUT course.
Requirements
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2019.
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- Course code
- ID03
- QTAC code
- 409872
- CRICOS code
- 059227E
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- 4 years full-time
- 4 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July
- OP Guarantee
- Yes
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge in these areas:
- English
- Maths A, B or C
We assume that you have knowledge equivalent to four semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12) with sound achievement (4, SA).
Guaranteed entry
If you receive an adjusted OP 1-5 (or equivalent selection rank), you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
More about deferring your offer
Adjustments to your selection rank
Any adjustments you receive to your selection rank (or OP equivalent) will be applied to this course.
Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your selection rank
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2018
The scores listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent school leavers. If you are not a school leaver, take a look at the entry thresholds box at the top of this page to see the lowest adjusted scores required overall to receive an offer.
| Excluding adjustments | Including adjustments | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OP | Selection rank | OP | Selection rank | |
| Highest OP/selection rank to receive an offer |
OP
2
|
Selection rank
97
|
OP
1
|
Selection rank
99
|
| Median OP/selection rank to receive an offer |
OP
9
|
Selection rank
81
|
OP
9
|
Selection rank
81
|
| Lowest OP/selection rank to receive an offer |
OP
13
|
Selection rank
71
|
OP
11
|
Selection rank
76
|
You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
Other admission options
If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).
Minimum academic requirements
I completed my studies outside of Australia
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
Subject prerequisites
- Maths A, B or C
You must have achieved this study at a level comparable to Australian Year 12 or in recognised post-secondary studies.
I completed secondary school in Australia
Guide to entry thresholds
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2019.
- OP
- 11
- Rank
- 77
Did you get an OP 1-5?
If you completed secondary school in Australia and received an OP 1-5 or equivalent, and you meet the course prerequisites, you are guaranteed an offer for this course in the January offer round
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cambridge Advanced English Score
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. You must provide your Cambridge English Candidate ID and Candidate Secret Number, these are printed on your Cambridge English Confirmation of Entry. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
|
IELTS Academic
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. |
6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
|
Pearson PTE (Academic)
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. Please assign your test to QUT in your Pearson profile. |
58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
|
TOEFL iBT
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. |
79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Haven't completed an English language test? We can help!
If you have not completed an English language test, you can sit the IELTS test at our IELTS test centre
Fees
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2020 fees
2020 CSP $8,500 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2020 fees
2020: $34,200 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2019 fees
2019: CSP $8,200 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2019 fees
2019: $31,600 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
Find out more about undergraduate course fees
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
Scholarships
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
Women in Information Technology Merit Scholarship
A scholarship for female students who want to study information technology.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance; Women
QUT Excellence Scholarship (Academic)
A scholarship for future undergraduate students who want to study in any faculty.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
Equity scholarships scheme
A scholarship for low-income students studying in any faculty.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Struggling financially
QUT Sport Scholarship (Elite Athlete)
A scholarship for future and current undergraduate students who want to study in any faculty.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Sporting excellence
Undergraduate Indigenous Fee Waiver Commencing Student Scholarship
A scholarship for Indigenous undergraduate students studying in the Science and Engineering Faculty.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent
Westpac Young Technologist Scholarship
The Young Technologists Scholarships are awarded to undergraduate students passionate about bringing change through cutting-edge technology and innovation.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
Real success
‘As creative director at Prettygreat, and previously chief creative officer at Halfbrick, my job is to design new and innovative video games for our portfolio, and to teach other designers in the company. Coming up with fun, original concepts, and constantly learning from the experience, makes being a designer outrageously rewarding.’
Real success
‘As creative director at Prettygreat, and previously chief creative officer at Halfbrick, my job is to design new and innovative video games for our portfolio, and to teach other designers in the company. Coming up with fun, original concepts, and constantly learning from the experience, makes being a designer outrageously rewarding.’
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