Course overview
Turn your passion for art, design and digital creativity into a degree that gives you the expertise to produce compelling digital content for diverse audiences and industries.
Designed in consultation with our industry partners, the Bachelor of Digital Creative Industries offers three majors – all providing in-demand skills for a range of creative fields:
- Animation, Visual Effects and Virtual Production
- Game Design and Art
- Immersive User Experience Design
With the flexibility of majors, double majors, and specialisations to choose from, plus access to studio facilities, new technologies and industry networks, you’ll graduate with the expertise, experience, and professional connections to launch your career in Australia’s digital creative sector.
Career outcomes
With the growth in digital channels and consumption of content, the creative industries market has been projected to expand from US$2.9 trillion in 2024 to US$4.2 trillion by 2033.¹
Careers
- Animator: 3D/2D/Mo-cap, real-time
- Visual effects artist
- Digital designer: app, game, MXR, UX, web
- Digital artist: game, motion graphics, interactive installation, virtual production
Industries
- Animation
- Media and entertainment
- Advertising and marketing
- Technology
- Education
- Healthcare
- Defence
1. Source: Global Growth Insights – Creative Industries Market Outlook 2025–34.
Professional accreditation and recognition
Graduates may apply for membership of relevant industry organisations, such as the Design Institute of Australia, Western Australia.
Why study at Curtin?
Graduate industry-ready
You'll gain practical experience, real-world exposure and a professional creative portfolio.
Gain versatile skills
Develop a range of expertise for diverse industry needs.
Broad career options
Graduate into a dynamic industry with increasing demand and global career opportunities.
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Course structure
What you’ll learn
In your first year, you will complete core creative units and learn the technologies that are relevant to your major. You'll then apply creative design theory and your technical skills to a range of industry-focused projects
In your final year, you’ll have opportunities for work-integrated learning and/or industry research experiences. You could also participate in cross-disciplinary projects that reflect real-world studio collaborations. These immersive learning experiences will ensure you gain the expertise and professional connections to launch your career as soon as you graduate.
Double majors
Instead of a single major, you can extend your expertise and career opportunities by combining two majors into a distinctive double major. See step 2, option 2 below to learn more.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information and course structure, visit our Handbook.
Customise your degree
At Curtin you can tailor your degree to your creative passions and career goals. First, choose your major. Then, complement it with a specialisation or elective, or a second major.
Step 1: Choose your major
Choose the major that interests you most:
Step 2: Choose a second major or a specialisation
Option 1: Add a specialisation
Choose a specialisation to extend your expertise, for example:
Alternatively, you can broaden your expertise with specialisations or electives from other Curtin disciplines.
See the full list of specialisations or learn more about electives.
Option 2: Choose a different, second major
A double major will deepen your expertise across two areas that our industry partners recommend. Choose from:
Entry requirements
To study this course, you must meet the entry criteria:
- course ATAR, or equivalent, demonstrated via an accepted entry pathway
- any course-specific requirements
- English language requirement.
Guaranteed entry
If you achieve the guaranteed ATAR/selection rank for this course and meet all other entry requirements, you’re guaranteed a place in this course.
Entry pathways
There are different ways to meet our academic entry requirements. Choose the option that best suits the highest level of education that you’ve achieved.
Curious how students entered this course? See the entry pathways other students have taken.
Course-specific requirements
You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course.
Study credit and support
You may be able to receive study credit or support based on your previous experience or personal circumstances.
Get credit towards your degree
You may be able to receive credit for recognised learning (CRL) from past study or professional experience, which could reduce the time it takes to finish your course.
Find specific details about CRL for this course on the Handbook.
Special consideration
If your studies were affected by circumstances beyond your control, you may be eligible for special consideration when applying to Curtin. This process is available to new applicants only and allows your application to be assessed in light of those circumstances.
Additional information
Notes about this course
Make sure you check the course notes for any other important information.
Fees
2026 Domestic indicative fees
*The indicative first-year fee is based on a standard full-time study load of 200 credit points.
This fee is a guide only. Your total fee may vary depending on the units you choose, your study load or if your course includes additional requirements. For more information on fees, see other fees and charges.
Scholarships
Get the support you need to succeed with our diverse range of scholarships. Whether it’s financial support, assistance with relocation, or recognition for your academic achievements, we have scholarships tailored to your unique needs.
How to apply
Follow these steps to make sure you’re eligible, prepared and ready to apply for your course.
Check entry requirements
Entry requirements differ by course and your previous work and study experience.
Prepare your documents
The documents you need may vary depending on your course and application pathway.
Check application deadlines
Deadlines vary by course and whether you’re applying as a domestic or international student.
Choose your application pathway
I’m in year 12 or applying for Medicine
If you’re in year 12 or recently finished high school, you’ll need to apply through TISC.
You’ll apply through TISC no matter what you studied in high school, whether that was:
- ATAR
- General subjects
- Certificate IV
- or completing UniReady in Schools program.
TISC has different application dates to Curtin. Visit the TISC website for all important dates, including application deadlines.
I have finished high school
If you’re not a current year 12 student or recent graduate, you’re considered a non school leaver and you’ll apply directly to Curtin.
The only exception is Medicine, which must be applied for through TISC.
You’ll apply directly to Curtin if you are:
- a high school graduate who finished school last year or earlier
- transferring from another university
- returning to study or using your professional experience to qualify
- progressing from a VET or TAFE qualification or bridging program
- a current Curtin student changing courses or campuses.
Application deadlines can vary by course. Make sure to check application deadlines before you apply.
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