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University of Southern Queensland (USQ)

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Bachelor of Creative Arts (Honours) (Film, Television & Radio)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

Master your choice of tv, radio, broadcast, film, documentary or animation, while being supported by UniSQ's industry-centred staff.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Fees
$8,948 per year

About this course

Overview
  • Master your choice of tv, radio, broadcast, film, documentary or animation, while being supported by UniSQ's industry-centred staff.
  • Further develop your practical, technological and professional skills.
  • Gain independent research skills, learn to apply theory, and complete independent projects.
  • Demonstrate your knowledge through a dissertation which you will write under supervision, in your area of interest.
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.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements
  • Completion of a bachelor degree, or equivalent, in creative arts or a related 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 (telephone or face-to-face). This will be in addition to having a 5.0 (or above) GPA.

Some consideration for significant professional practice can be given to applicants at the discretion of the School of Creative Arts. Specific entry requirements can be:

  • credit level (grade point average of 5.0/7 i.e. 71.4 per cent) in the entire degree and permission of the School of Creative Arts
  • a grade point average of 5/7 (71.4 per cent) across all levels in the proposed major study
  • a grade point average of 5.2/7 (74.3 per cent) in the third level of the program (i.e. Major and Option), including an 'A' or better level pass in at least one course of the major
  • grades of 'A' or High Distinction in all courses in the third-level of the major
  • for a candidate with equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience by special permission of the School of Creative Arts.
English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

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, don't worry, there are pathway options available to you.

Study locations

Toowoomba

Career pathways

Career outcomes
  • As well as providing you with the skills to advance in an established career, you will be prepared to work in television, radio, film, gaming, advertising agencies, teaching, or production companies.

Course structure

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 8 units.

Courses to be studied Units 4 x core courses 6 2 x specialisation courses 2 Total 8

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

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How to apply

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

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You can select to start your study in Semester 1 or 2.

Study period Application closing date Orientation
Study period s
tart date
Finish date
Semester 1, 2024 Monday 19 February Monday 12 February Monday 19 February Friday 14 June
Semester 2, 2024 Monday 8 July Monday 1 July Monday 8 July Friday 1 November

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 s
tart date
Finish date
Year-long 1, 2025 Monday 10 February Monday 10 February Friday 5 December
Year-long 2, 2025 Monday 26 May Monday 26 May Friday 3 April 2026
Year-long 3, 2025 Monday 8 September Monday 8 September Friday 17 July 2026

More information on applying key dates is available.

Further information

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