Course overview
Transform your passions for art, design and creative technology into a career producing compelling digital content for diverse audiences.
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
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Professional accreditation and recognition
Graduates may apply for membership of relevant industry organisations, such as the Design Institute of Australia, Western Australia.Ìý
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.
Your student experience
Work-integrated learning at Curtin: explore a Universe of opportunity
Develop real-world experience before you graduate. Learn how work-integrated learning helps you build career skills and connect with industry early.
How Curtin can help me get career-ready
At Curtin, we’re here to support you in boosting your employability and achieving your professional goals.
Discover why international students love Western Australia
Choosing where to study for your degree is a major decision. You want to enjoy your university years in a place that is welcoming, offers unique experiences, and will give you a globally recognised degree.
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 .
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 apply for entry into this course, you must have met:
- the course ATAR (Australian Tertiary Academic Rank) or equivalent recognised overseas qualification
- any course-specific requirements
- the English language requirement.
I am an domestic student
See entry requirement details for domestic students.
Course-specific requirements
You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course.
Academic equivalences
You’ll need to demonstrate ATAR equivalence using a recognised qualification. The table below shows common qualifications recognised by Curtin and their indicative equivalent cut-off scores for this course.
Admission cut-off scores by qualification
Australian qualification
Score
ATAR
70
Equivalent qualification
GCE A Level / STPM (best of 3)
5
HKDSE
15
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
24
Canadian Provincial High School Diploma %
60%
WAUFP (CPS)
54
India (CBSE and ISC) %
60%
India (HSC) %
65%
Sri Lanka GCE A level
5
Qualification not listed?
Find your qualification by searching for your home country to find the score you’ll require to demonstrate ATAR equivalence.
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India
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Indonesia
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Iran
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Kenya
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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.
Check the for course-specific details about credits.
Additional information
Notes about this course
Make sure you check the course notes for any other important information.
Fees
2026 International indicative fees
Indicative year 1 fee
$39,182*
Total indicative course fee
$117,546*
2027 International indicative fees
Indicative year 1 fee
$41,140*
Total indicative course fee
$123,420*
Important information about fees
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Fees are indicative only.
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*First-year fees are based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credits. Your fees will vary depending on the units you choose.
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Tuition fees may increase by up to 8 percent each year and are subject to legislative changes.Ìý
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This indicative fee does not include other fees like administrative and incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks. Visit fees and charges for more information.
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These fees apply to international students enrolled at one of Curtin’s Australian campuses. For information about fees at Curtin’s global locations, visit the relevant campus website.
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.
Curtin Global Future Leaders Scholarship
Curtin Global Future Leader Scholarship provides eligible students a one-off credit of AUD$12,500 against the tuition fee of the course they are undertaking.
Curtin English Scholarship
When you complete a Curtin English course as a pathway into a ºìÌÒÊÓƵ degree course, you will receive a one-off credit of up to AUD$7,496 towards your tuition fees.
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
Apply through an agent
A registered Curtin agent will lodge your application to Curtin on your behalf. They can also answer any questions you may have about applying, courses, student visas and scholarships.
Apply directly to Curtin
Depending on your country’s requirements, you may be able to apply directly to Curtin without using an agent.
Application deadlines can vary by course. Make sure to check application deadlines before you apply.
Apply nowLocation and delivery
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For full entry requirements, fees and information for international students, visit the course page.
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