Program Overview

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Overview

A creative arts degree immerses you in the creative industries and challenges you to think deeply and broadly about the changing world and the role the arts play within it.

Throughout the degree you will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become a leading creative professional in your chosen field.

In the final year of your degree, you will work on a major creative project with the goal of submitting it for professional publication, exhibition or presentation. Various artist and writer-in-residence programs take place throughout your degree and you will be encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities.

Music (major)

The Music major equips you to respond confidently to challenges in the world of contemporary music. You will develop creative, practical and technical skills in a dynamic and hands-on program that integrates studies in music theory, performance and composition.

You will benefit from state-of-the-art facilities and studios and learn how to make your mark with a creative edge. You will study alongside experts in their fields and work collaboratively with peers to explore themes in the creative industries that impact the changing musical landscape.

This major, combined with the Audio and Music Production minor, offers a deeper understanding of how music works, as well as the skills to develop as a creative practitioner and prepare for a career in the arts.

Careers

• Musician
• Music Teacher (further study required)
• Composer
• Music Producer
• Sound Designer
• Sound Technician
• Music Therapist (further study required)
• Music Management
• Marketing and Advertising
• Music Licensing
• Arts Administration

Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must achieve the required score in a previous qualification, equivalent to completing at least 13 years of schooling in Australia.

To succeed in your chosen course, you should have completed relevant subjects in senior high school or other qualifications. For more information, refer to UOW's Entry Requirements page.

English Language Requirements

The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

• English Test: IELTS Academic
• Overall Score: 6.5
• Reading: 6.0
• Writing: 6.0
• Listening: 6.0
• Speaking: 6.0
• TOEFL (Internet-based): 86
• Reading: 18
• Writing: 18
• Listening: 17
• Speaking: 17
• UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)

Other qualifications may also be considered.

Workload

• Full-Time Study Load: As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study and practical work & placements.

Credit for Prior Learning

If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.

More detail

Fees

• International Course fees table
  • Campus: Wollongong
  • Delivery method: On Campus
  • Session fee: $16800 (2025)
  • Course fee: (2025)
• Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Key dates

• Autumn Session, 2025 at UOW
  • Application Deadline: See important dates for more information
  • Orientation: Check your campus details
  • Session: 03 March - 27 June 2025
• Autumn Session, 2026 at UOW
  • Application Deadline: Applications must include all required documents to be considered complete. If submitted late, your application may be reviewed for a future session if a decision cannot be made in time for your preferred session.
  • Orientation: Check your campus details
  • Session start: 2 March, 2026
  • Census date: 31 March, 2026
  • Mid-session recess: 20 - 24 April, 2026
  • Session end: 25 June, 2026

Major

• Still deciding
• Creative Writing
• Music
• Visual Arts
• Visual Arts and Design

Double degrees

• Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation - Bachelor of Creative Arts
• Bachelor of Creative Arts - Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Creative Arts - Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Creative Arts - Bachelor of Communication and Media
• Bachelor of Creative Arts - Bachelor of Laws

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