Bachelor of Creative IndustriesApproved Abbreviation: BCrInd
Western Sydney University Course Code: 1838.1
AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 093321B
Course Status: CONTINUING
This version of the course is available only to continuing or completing students.
The Bachelor of Creative Industries is an interdisciplinary degree, with a core drawn from communication, design, law and business. It brings together major studies in creative disciplines, including Design, Creative Writing, Journalism, Design and Music, with studies in the business and legal aspects of working in the Creative Industries. Graduates will have the skills to manage creative enterprises and turn innovative new ideas into commercial operations. This degree offers creative people a deep understanding of how creative industries operate along with business and legal acumen. The Bachelor of Creative Industries is built around collaboration and co-working with creative industries located in Greater Western Sydney (GWS).
- Director of Academic Program - Jacki Montgomery
Study Mode
Three years full-time or six years part-time.
Course Advice
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Course Advice | | Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Full Time | Internal |
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| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Part Time | Internal |
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Accreditation
The Bachelor of Creative Industries (PR) is accredited by the Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA).
Admission
Students are admitted on the basis of their ATAR (or equivalent) score. Additional selection criteria is required to be admitted into the Music specialisation as detailed below.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
International applicants must apply directly to the Western Sydney University via the International Office.
International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
International Office
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Applicants wishing to pursue a specialisation in Music will be selected by one of three methods
1. Attain an HSC Music result in band 4 or above. No audition is required.
2. Hold the following AMEB or equivalent (e.g. Trinity College) qualification:
a. PASS standard (minimum) of 6th Grade Performance (instrument or voice) And
b. PASS standard (minimum) of 4th Grade musicianship and/or theory.
No audition is required.
3. Attend an audition in person as a performer and/or composer. Applicants applying as a composer will need to bring recordings and/or scores of original compositions to the audition.
After applying to UAC or Directly to Western applicants are required to book an audition online.
Online audition booking system
If not auditioning, applicants wishing to pursue a Music specialisation will need to upload their supporting documentation (e.g. AMEB certificates demonstrating level of achievement in performance and musicianship and/or music theory).
Work Integrated Learning
Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This course includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.
There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this course. Please contact the Course Advisor listed above for information.
International students should also refer to the 'Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students' website for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points including the units listed in the recommended sequence below.
Students must complete
- Twelve compulsory core units
- Two units from the Introduction to Major units pool
- One Major or two Sub-majors
Note: The recommended sequence is subject to variation based on the students nominated specialisation.
For students undertaking Law and the Creative Industries as their major, please refer to the Law and the Creative Industries Major sequence below.
Introduction to Major Units Pool
| 100706 | Advertising: An Introduction |
| 102436 | Creative Writing: The Imaginative Life |
| 101927 | Foundations of Media Arts and Production |
| 200977 | Fundamentals of Australian Law |
| 100556 | Introduction to Journalism |
| 101907 | Introduction to Literary Studies |
| 200585 | Organisational Behaviour |
| 100212 | Public Relations Theory and Practice |
| 101922 | Web and Time-based Design |
Majors
| M1052 | Cultural and Social Analysis |
| M2511 | Enterprise Innovation |
| M2515 | Law and the Creative Industries |
| M1094 | Media Arts Production |
Sub-majors
Note: Please plan enrolment in sub-major units carefully - units at Level 2 and Level 3 may have pre-requisites. Students should consult their Academic Course Advisors if they require further information.
| SM1070 | Cultural and Social Analysis |
Please note: SM1133 Sound Production has replaced SM1127 Music Production Studies (2018 and 2019) and SM1039 Sound Technology Studies (2017 and prior years).
Continuing students who choose to remain in SM1127 or SM1039 will need to take their remaining units from the replaced equivalent units.
Recommended Sequence
Autumn Commencement
Full-time
Year 1
Autumn session
| 101926 | Media Cultures and Industries |
One unit from the Introduction to major units pool
Spring session
One unit from the Introduction to major units pool
Year 2
Autumn session
Two units from a selected major or sub-major
And one elective
Spring session
Two units from a selected major or sub-major
Year 3
Autumn session
| 200911 | Enterprise Innovation and Markets |
Two units from a selected major or sub-major
Spring session
| 102433 | Creative Industries Professional Project or Internship |
Two units from a selected major or sub-major
And one elective
Spring (Mid-Year) Commencement
Full-time
Year 1
Spring session
One unit from pool of Introduction to major units
Autumn session
| 101926 | Media Cultures and Industries |
One unit from pool of Introduction to major units
Year 2
Spring session
Two units from a selected major or sub-major
And one elective
Autumn session
| 200911 | Enterprise Innovation and Markets |
Two units from a selected major or sub-major
And one elective
Year 3
Spring session
| 102433 | Creative Industries Professional Project or Internship |
Two units from a selected major or sub-major
Autumn session
Two units from a selected major or sub-major
Law and the Creative Industries Major
Please Note: Due to the progression requirements of this major, students selecting Law and the Creative Industries as their major must follow the specific recommended sequence below in order to successfully complete this specialisation. These students are also exempt from completing core unit 200909 Enterprise Law, as they must complete the alternate unit 200977 Fundamentals of Australian Law as their core unit and first Introduction to Major unit.
This major is not available for Spring (Mid-Year) commencement
Autumn Commencement
Full-time
Year 1
Autumn session
| 101926 | Media Cultures and Industries |
| 200977 | Fundamentals of Australian Law |
Spring session
| 200978 | Legal Analysis and Critique |
Year 2
Autumn session
| 200911 | Enterprise Innovation and Markets |
| 200811 | Alternative Dispute Resolution |
One unit from the Introduction to major units pool
Spring session
And one elective
Year 3
Autumn session
One unit from the Level 3 Law unit pool
Spring session
| 102433 | Creative Industries Professional Project or Internship |
One unit from the Level 3 Law unit pool
And two electives
Level 3 Law Unit Pool
| 200799 | Work Health and Safety Law |
| 200905 | Australian Competition Law |
Replaced Unit
The unit listed below count towards competion of this course for students who passed this unit in 2019 or earlier.
101526 - Introduction to Sound Technologies