Study at UniSA in 2025
Study Creative Industries at UniSA
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Tap into your creative potential and unlock an unstoppable future in the creative industries.
The creative economy brings together some of the brightest and most visionary minds to transform new ideas and ways of thinking into how we see and engage with the world. It’s a collective of creatives, including designers, communicators, artists, writers, architects, illustrators, and people who work in screen.
It’s through creative works that we find new knowledge and contribute to the broader cultural landscape. The creative industries are also a real economic driver, employing more than 6% of the world’s working population – a staggering 50 million jobs worldwide.*
Our Bachelor of Creative Industries will combine your creativity study with a business mindset. You’ll chose industry majors aligned with your interests, tailoring your study experience to future career goals. There’s more than 20 areas to explore, including animation, comic book creation, contemporary art, creative writing, digital media, festivals, film and television, gaming, journalism, and more.
You’ll learn in a dynamic and connected learning environment, with curriculum co-designed with industry. Get access to the latest industry knowledge and insights and gain real-world experience through projects, placements and networking opportunities. You’ll also build a portfolio of work to give you a competitive head start.
*Creative Economy Outlook 2022, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.
CONNECT WITH INDUSTRY
Engage with leading creatives and industry experts from day one
COLLABORATE WITH CLIENTS
Complete projects, placements and masterclasses
ACCESS CREATIVE LEARNING SPACES
Explore our performing arts theatre and industry-standard digital radio, television and sound studios
UniSA offers the following degrees in Creative Industries
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Why UniSA?
UniSA is a place for unstoppable people. We educate global professionals, ready to take on the challenges of today and tomorrow. Where you go and what you do will have no limits. You’ll learn in a highly practical environment, with degrees aligned to the latest industry practices and emerging trends. Get ready to push the boundaries and be on the educational and entrepreneurial edge.
Why Creative Industries?
- Engage with industry from day one – our degrees are delivered in partnership with leading creative producers and businesses.
- Choose from an extensive range of industry majors and explore your creativity in the areas that interest you most.
- Combine courses in business, creativity and entrepreneurship to graduate with an enterprising and in-demand skill set.
- Gain practical real-world experience through projects, placement and international exchange opportunities across 24 countries.
- Connect with clients through Match Studio – our collaborative, on-campus learning space.
- Graduate with your own portfolio of work.
- Discover our on-campus museums and galleries - Samstag Museum of Art, MOD. and the SASA Gallery.
Creative careers
The need for creatives and the creative industries is flourishing. The appetite for creative content and experiences around the world (think new series, storytelling, reboots, movies, festivals, games) continues to grow. Through a Bachelor of Creative Industries, you’ll graduate ready to take a lead role within the creative ecosystem, work in creative roles within other industries or launch your own creative venture or startup.
Global networks
We’re a globally connected and engaged university, collaborating with more than 2,500 companies worldwide. Through our enterprising spirit, we form powerful partnerships to bring our students internship, placement, project and research opportunities.
Through the UniSA Enterprise Hub, we’ve also created an online gateway and physical shopfront for industry to connect with our expert staff, researchers and students. This is also home to the Innovation and Collaboration Centre (ICC) – a place to accelerate your ideas and business startup.
Hear from UniSA’S unstoppable graduates
LIVING THE HYGGE LIFE
Activating Adelaide’s social scene, this creative duo is transforming spaces through their business Hygge Studio, offering event styling, management, graphics, floristry, lighting, custom furniture design and hire.
UniSA grads Rachel Evans and Lucy Temme are the UNSTOPPABLE forces who bring luxe large-scale looks to events for some of the biggest brands and corporate clients, including the Australian Space Discovery Centre and Burnside Village, celebrating their years of visual merchandising and creative directing both in Australia and overseas.
Want to learn more? Read Lucy and Rachel's full story.
Lucy Temme
Director at Hygge Studio
Bachelor of Journalism
Rachel Evans
Director at Hygge Studio
Bachelor of Design
(Visual Communication)
I knew that this was the perfect program to study because I have the freedom to select my own majors whilst also having the guarantee of connecting to key industry partners. This is ultimately a creative program that educates ideas and techniques and connects you to real-life experience.
Mikayla Batty
Bachelor of Creative Industries, Digital Media Industry Major
I honestly feel like games can change the world. In the classroom I focus on creating safe and inclusive learning spaces - so students feel supported and comfortable and have the confidence to find solutions to challenging problems. I love seeing students design and create games that explore topics they are passionate about.
Dr Susannah Emery
Winner of the 2022 Women in Games Global Award for Games or ESports Educator.
Organisation: University of South Australia
Studying the Bachelor of Creative Industries with majors in Festivals and Event Management gave me the hands-on experience needed to run and manage festivals. My placements at Adelaide Fringe and Adelaide Cabaret Festival were crucial in helping me put coursework into practice and even led to employment at Adelaide Fringe as an Artist and Venue Administrator.
Lily Conlon
Bachelor of Creative Industries
Organisation: Adelaide Fringe
Thinking of studying soon?
2025
Ready to start your studies in 2025? You can apply to the University of Adelaide or UniSA now before continuing on to the new Adelaide University in 2026.
When the time comes to transfer, we’ll be here at every step, ensuring you’re well supported with personalised advice and a detailed study plan.
2026
Planning to start your studies in 2026? You can apply to Adelaide University directly.
Applications are currently open for international students and will open for Australian students in August 2025.
Have any questions? We're here to help! Contact Adelaide University's Future Student Enquiries Team.
Creative campuses
Our creative students access both City West Campus and Magill Campus, depending on subject selections. You’ll be surrounded by industry-standard learning facilities, along with a range of creative spaces, including museums and galleries to inspire and excite.
City West campus
Immerse yourself in the arts and cultural precinct in Adelaide’s west end.
Magill campus
Join a community that brings together creativity and the social sciences.
Ask UniSA
Application and admission
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How do I apply?
There are a number of ways to apply to study UniSA's undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees.
You can access our online International Application System through our How to Apply page. The International Application System is an easy and secure online application and acceptance process. You will have visibility of your application through the secure online portal with the ability to download offer documents, submit your acceptance and make a payment.
Alternatively you can submit an application through one of the University's registered Education Agents.
If you are completing an Australian year 12 qualification in Australia or overseas, or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in Australia, you must apply through SATAC http://www.satac.edu.au/.
If you are applying for the UniSA Study Abroad or Study Abroad Plus program, you can submit your application online here.
Postgraduate study by research
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Is there a closing date for applications?
There is no closing date for submitting your application however the admissions process takes between one and three weeks from the date that we receive your application and all required supporting documentation.
If you are completing an Australian year 12 qualification in Australia or overseas, or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in Australia, you must apply through SATAC. Key dates for applications can be found here.
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What credit can I receive for previous studies?
You may be eligible to receive credit or advanced standing for your chosen UniSA degree based on your previous studies, if they are in a related area at an equivalent or higher level. Receiving credit will reduce the number of courses you undertake within the degree, and may also reduce the overall duration of your degree.
The amount of credit you may be eligible to receive is assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Admissions team.
The best way to determine your eligibility to receive credit or advanced standing is to apply using our International Application System which can be found on our How to Apply page. You will need to supply detailed syllabus documents with your application.
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Can I speak to someone regarding my study options?
UniSA welcomes the opportunity to speak with you regarding your study options. Our staff are able to talk to you about degree information, career outcomes and pathways, entry requirements, applications, and student life, so that you are able to make the best study decision for your future.
Click here to book a 1:1 appointment with one of our enquiries team.
We also have many events throughout the year in Australia and overseas where you can speak with UniSA representatives about your area of interest. View our calendar of events in your home country by selecting the 'International' filter.
