Explore your creativity and shape a vibrant career in the arts industry.
Study Arts at UC
Ignite your creative spark at UC's Faculty of Arts and Design, the home of the creative professional. Unleash your passion for writing, heritage conservation, filmmaking, digital media or global studies, 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).
Adobe Creative Campus
Study with the tools you need to excel, at Canberra's first Adobe Creative Campus.
Learn from the best
Our teachers and guest lectures are some of the best and brightest in the arts sector.
Freedom to explore
With a range of elective options, tailor your studies to match your interests.
Adobe Creative Campus
Study with the tools you need to excel, at Canberra's first Adobe Creative Campus.
Learn from the best
Our teachers and guest lectures are some of the best and brightest in the arts sector.
Freedom to explore
With a range of elective options, tailor your studies to match your interests.
Unlock your creative potential with our versatile Bachelor of Arts, where you can specialise in:
- Culture and Heritage
- Global Studies
- Creative Writing
- Film Production
- Digital Media
- Game Development
- Sports Media and more.
UC is Canberra鈥檚 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鈥檙e telling a story through visuals, building a portfolio or exploring new creative possibilities, you鈥檒l 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.
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.
Looking to upskill, specialise or kickstart your creative career? Our range of Creative Industries courses are designed to match your skills and passions to a fulfilling career in the creative sector.
Portfolio entry
Do you have personal or school-based projects you鈥檙e proud of? Bypass standard university admissions by submitting five pieces of your most accomplished work in the arts.
UC Creative Competition
If you're a Year 11 or 12 student 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.
Get industry ready
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.
UC Degrees in Brisbane
Thanks to our partnership with TAFE Queensland, a range of our Creative Industries degrees are available to study in South Bank and Mount Gravatt in Brisbane.
Portfolio entry
Do you have personal or school-based projects you鈥檙e proud of? Bypass standard university admissions by submitting five pieces of your most accomplished work in the arts.
UC Creative Competition
If you're a Year 11 or 12 student 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.
Get industry ready
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.
UC Degrees in Brisbane
Did you know you can get a UC Degree in the sunny state of Queensland? Thanks to our partnership with TAFE Queensland, students can study a range of degrees in the Creative Industries in convenient locations like South Bank or Mount Gravatt.
"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 麻豆村 Students team to find out more about studying Arts with UC.
