Create, perform and design. Study creative industries with hands-on learning.
Study Creative Industries
Whether you are looking to upskill, specialise or change careers, UC’s Creative Industries courses open pathways into exciting creative jobs across design, digital media, visual arts, acting and performance, marketing communication and more.
Creative and cultural industries are influencing Australia’s future through innovation, storytelling and cultural leadership. UC's creative industries courses are developed in response to real-world demand, preparing you for specialist and leadership opportunities across the sector. From design degrees and digital media study to acting and performance training, you’ll build practical experience and a professional portfolio aligned with what employers are looking for.
Choose from flexible study options, with fully online marketing and design courses for postgraduate study.
Selected Creative Industries degrees are also available in Queensland at TAFE Queensland’s South Bank campus. Located in Brisbane’s arts and cultural precinct, this vibrant setting combines studio based learning with industry connected experiences, giving you the opportunity to study in Queensland while developing real world creative skills.
Adobe Creative Campus
UC is one of only five Adobe Creative Campuses in Australia, giving you free access to Adobe Express and more.
#3 in Australia
for undergraduate median salary in the Creative Arts, with a 5-star rating for full-time employment. (GUG, 2026)
#1 in Canberra
for undergraduate overall education experience and student support in the Creative Arts (GUG, 2026)
Adobe Creative Campus
UC is one of only five Adobe Creative Campuses in Australia, giving you free access to Adobe Express and more.
#3 in Australia
for undergraduate median salary in the Creative Arts, with a 5-star rating for full-time employment. (GUG, 2026)
#1 in Canberra
for undergraduate overall education experience and student support in the Creative Arts (GUG, 2026)
Make work that moves forward
Learn new skills that are aligned with the needs of modern creative workplaces
Study online or on campus
Choose from fully online postgraduate options, or blended and on campus learning for undergraduate study
Connections that matter
Build relationships that support your creative career and can open new doors of opportunity
Make work that moves forward
Learn new skills that are aligned with the needs of modern creative workplaces
Study online or on campus
Choose from fully online postgraduate options, or blended and on campus learning for undergraduate study
Connections that matter
Build relationships that support your creative career and can open new doors of opportunity
Through our partnership with TAFE Queensland, the University of Canberra offers a range of nationally recognised and accredited Bachelor's degrees.
These courses provide specialised skills for careers in creative roles. You can receive a University of Canberra qualification in Digital Design, the Built Environment and the Creative Industries all from the Brisbane South Bank campus of TAFE Queensland.
UC is Canberra’s first Adobe Creative Campus, offering full, FREE access to Adobe Express! All UC students can use Adobe Express for free, while students in creative disciplines can also gain free access to Adobe Creative Cloud.
Whether you’re telling a story through visuals, building a portfolio or exploring new creative possibilities, you’ll have the resources to turn ideas into reality. Plus, you can earn badges that will help you stand out to potential employers! Upskill in Adobe by taking a short training course that demonstrates your skills in visual design, social media and more.
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We can answer all of your questions about studying at UC, including:
- Matching the course to you
- Online postgraduate study
- How to apply
- Tuition cost and fees
