Bachelor of Creative Arts
Australian Catholic University
About
The Bachelor of Creative Arts prepares students to fill key creative roles in industries such as the performing arts, communication, music, and new media, drama, visual arts and related fields of education.
Students complete major studies in drama, english, media (Melb), music, or the visual arts and may choose a minor study in communication, creative writing, or in graphic design (Melb only).
The Arts Advantage and Community Engagement units are also completed.
Students are encouraged to actively engage with the community through the creative arts so that they enter the workforce with documented experience and evidence of their creative capabilities and achievements.
Structure
| Year – Study Period | Unit 1 | Unit 2 | Unit 3 | Unit 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 - Semester 1 | Major 1 – Unit 1 | Minor 1 – Unit 1 | Minor 2 – Unit 1 | Elective – Unit 1 |
| Year 1 - Semester 2 | Major 1 – Unit 2 | Minor 1 – Unit 2 | Minor 2 – Unit 2 | UNCC100 Self and community: exploring the anatomy of modern society |
| Year 2 - Semester 1 | Major 1 – Unit 3 | Minor 1 – Unit 3 | Minor 2 – Unit 3 | Elective – Unit 2 |
| Year 2 - Semester 2 | Major 1 – Unit 4 | Major 1 – Unit 5 | Minor 2 – Unit 4 | Elective – Unit 3 |
| Year 3 - Semester 1 | Major 1 – Unit 6 | Major 1 – Unit 7 | Degree Capstone: HUMA331 Big ideas: Social enterprise and innovation (Pre: UNCC100) OR HUMA330 Community engagement: Placement (Pre: UNCC100) OR Elective – Unit 3 | UNCC300 Justice and change in a global world (Pre: UNCC100) |
| Year 3 - Semester 2 | Major 1 – Unit 8 | Minor 1 – Unit 4 | Capstone: HUMA331 Big ideas: social enterprise and innovation (Pre: UNCC100) OR HUMA330 Community engagement: Placement (Pre: UNCC100) OR Elective – Unit 4 | HUMA320 Major creative project (Pre: HUMA111, HUMA247) |
Entry requirements
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy that includes meeting a minimum ATAR requirement.
International students must meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12, or equivalent:
Queensland
- Prerequisites: English (Units 3 & 4, C).
Victoria
- Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English.
*Disclaimer: The Course entry requirements above are for 2021 Admission. Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' entry requirements.
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