Creative Arts degrees

Creative arts is a broad field that encompasses a variety of artistic areas focused on self-expression, storytelling, and cultural exploration. It includes areas such as visual arts, performing arts, music, theatre, acting and curation. Studying creative arts at UniSQ allows you to enhance your artistic talents, critical thinking and communication skills through hands-on practice and theoretical learning. Whether you're interested in visual arts, drama or music, a creative arts degree provides the foundation to turn your passion into a professional pathway in the creative industries.

Pursuing a creative arts degree at UniSQ offers you the chance to blend your creative passions with career-ready skill sets. With a 5/5 star rating for creative arts student support (Good Universities Guide, 2025), UniSQ stands as a premier university for creative arts. Learn from industry professionals with diverse backgrounds in music, theatre, and visual arts to enrich yourself with a comprehensive understanding of the creative arts field.

When you study a creative arts course at UniSQ, you'll benefit from a diverse range of majors, catering to a variety of interests and career aspirations. Some of these specialisations include:

• Drama: Combine your love of drama with dramaturgy, creative development, cultural responsibility and theatre learning experiences.
• Music: Delves deep into the realms of music practice and musical communication, allowing you to learn composition, performance and understanding the nuances of sounds.
• Theatre: This area focuses on the study of theatre arts, including the crafts of acting and theatre-making, including production and direction.
• Visual arts: Immerse yourself in the fields of curation, innovation, and studio practice. Our visual arts courses foster creativity and critical thinking, enabling you to develop a unique artistic voice and portfolio.
• Digital design: Gain practical skills and master the digital tools and software you need to thrive in your creative arts career.
• Community wellbeing: Explore various forms of art and creativity to nurture creative minds and promote wellbeing.

As a top-tier university for arts and communication, you can pursue a creative arts degree and immerse yourself in artist showcases and performances, offering a practical platform to develop your skills. Guided by experienced faculty from diverse arts backgrounds, you will be prepared to forge successful careers in the arts sector, equipped with refined skills and industry insights. 

Graduating with a creative arts degree from UniSQ can lead to a range of career options, including:

• visual artist
• musician or composer
• actor or theatre director
• art therapist
• community art worker
• sound engineer
• theatre production designer. 

UniSQ understands the need for flexibility in our creative arts courses. We provide a range of study options to cater to diverse needs, including on-campus and online creative arts courses, depending on the arts degree you choose. Whether you prefer to study your degree part-time or full-time, we offer the flexibility to balance your education with other commitments.

Discover more about the ways you can study creative arts at UniSQ.