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Bachelor of Creative Arts (Honours)

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Bachelor of Creative Arts (Honours) (BCAH)
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Study mode
  • On-campus
  • Online
Campus
  • Springfield
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 1 year(s) (or part-time equivalent)
Start
  • Feb, May, Sep
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Overview

  • Develop as a creative researcher with UniSQ’s Bachelor of Creative Arts (Honours). 
  • During your Honours study, you’ll cultivate your advanced academic and creative practice, delving deeper into your area of interest. 
  • You’ll grow your knowledge through a research-driven project in your chosen discipline – or in an interdisciplinary space. Working with a supervisor from the School of Creative Arts, you can choose to produce a creative work and exegesis or choose a traditional research focus on a dissertation exploring your creative arts field.
  • Previous students have, for example, recorded an album of original music, developed a script for a film, written a solo work for theatre, developed a game, or prepared an article for publication based on their research.
  • UniSQ offers supervision for the below disciplines:
    • Film, Television and Radio
    • Digital Design, Games, and Animation
    • Music
    • Theatre 
    • Visual Arts
    • Creative Arts and Wellness.

Further study

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Creative Arts (Honours) may qualify you to apply for the Master of Research or the PhD.

Thinking of studying in 2025? UniSQ will be delivering flexible new ways of teaching, with different calendar offerings, making the balance of study and life easier. Read more in our new academic calendar FAQs.

Career outcomes

As a graduate from the Bachelor of Creative Arts (Honours), you’ll possess advanced knowledge and skills specific to your focus discipline or individual creative practice. You’ll be well positioned to contribute to ongoing cultural growth and knowledge through engagement with the arts in local and regional communities throughout Australia.

Entry requirements

  • Completion of a bachelor degree, or equivalent, in creative arts or relevant discipline, with a minimum Grade Point Average of 5.0.
  • Submit a proposal outlining the initial direction of your Honours research (750 words).
  • Have an interview with relevant supervisor/s (online or face-to-face).

Applicants with equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience may be considered for entry into the Bachelor of Creative Arts (Honours) by the School of Creative Arts on a case-by-case basis.

English language requirements

You are required to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subscore. UniSQ also accepts other English language proficiency tests.

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can apply to study with our English language partner, the Union Institute of Language (UIL), or if you're a domestic student you can apply to study UniSQ Ready courses TPP0122 and TPP0123.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 8 units.

Courses to be studied Units
Theory pathway courses (dissertation)
or 
Practice pathway courses (creative practice & exegesis)		 8
Total 8

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

Fees and scholarships

Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.

Approximate annual costs1 for your first year of study (8 units) in this degree are:

Study Mode Cost
Commonwealth supported

The Federal Government contributes to the cost of your course and you need to pay a student contribution.

AUD 9312
Domestic full fee paying

You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.

AUD 27440

1 These are indicative annual fees for 2025. 

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

Loan to help you pay your fees

You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP allows you to defer your fees until your income reaches a certain level. Find out if you are eligible for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP.

You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Centrelink.

Scholarships

At UniSQ, we offer a range of scholarships to support your success at university. Find a scholarship that works for you.

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

Apply direct to UniSQ

Intakes

From 2025, this degree will be offered in Year-long study periods. You can choose to start in the Year-long 1, 2 or 3 intake.

Study period  Application closing date Study period start date
Year-long 1, 2025  Monday 10 February Monday 10 February 
Year-long 2, 2025 Monday 26 May Monday 26 May 
Year-long 3, 2025 Monday 8 September Monday 8 September

More information on applying key dates is available.

Further information

Discover further information on applying to study at UniSQ that is relevant to you.

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