
Unleash your creativity
Ignite your creative spark at UC's Faculty of Arts and Design, the home of the creative professional. Unleash your passion for writing, historical preservation, filmmaking, or digital media, with a course tailored to you and your interests.
At UC, you'll roll up your sleeves and dive into real-world practical learning from day one. Our expert academics will help connect you with industry projects and internships, so you can study what you love and prepare for a stellar career full of options.
That's why, we're ranked #1 in Canberra for graduate employment and starting salaries in the creative arts. (GUG, 2024).
Get career ready
We’ll connect you directly to industry thanks to our focus on practical learning.
Learn from the best
Our teachers and guest lecturers are some of the best and brightest in the arts sector.
Build your degree
Select the subjects that most interest you with our range of elective options.
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Heritage and Conservation Lab
Our state-of-the-art conservation lab is equipped with the tools and machines needed to analyse, restore, and prepare heritage artefacts.

Film Studio
Our TV studio is used for training in a wide variety of production scenarios, with a focus on film and digital media production.

Media Resource Centre
Equipped with professional gear for film production and cutting-edge technology for digital media production, our resource centre allows you to bring your creative ideas to life.
The home of creative education
Develop your talents and get industry ready with UC. You will have access to an expansive suite of technology and equipment to help you bring your ideas to life.
Looking to upskill, specialise or change careers? Our range of Creative Industries courses are designed to match your skills and passions to a fulfilling career in the creative sector.

Do you have personal or school-based projects you’re proud of? Bypass standard university admissions by submitting five pieces of your most accomplished work in the arts.

At UC we value the importance of real-world, practical learning to ensure you graduate connected, skilled and ready for career success. Connect with real clients, mentors and industry from day one and build your professional network before you graduate.
What’s more, you’ll prepare for your future career and showcase your skills through internships, study tours, competitions and exhibitions.


If you're a Year 11 or 12 student from the ACT, NSW or QLD we want to see your creative talents. Submit your best creative work for the chance to win study grants, an Adobe mentoring session, cash prizes and more.

"I loved being in the university environment, having tutors that loved to talk, interact and workshop rather than just telling us how to do something."
Elly Taylor
Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing)

Want to know more? Get in touch with our Future Students team to find out more about arts with UC.