Bachelor of Creative Media
at CQUniversity Australia, Queensland.
CQUniversity's design study sits in the new three-year Bachelor of Creative Media (first offered for 2027 entry, so no lowest selection rank yet), with majors in animation, graphic design, interactive media and screen production. The prerequisite is English (Units 3 and 4, C).
Lowest selection rank
CQU has not published a lowest selection rank for this course for recent intakes. That usually means too few ATAR-based offers were made to report one, or that selection also uses a portfolio, audition, interview or other criteria. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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What you will study
Students learn to create digital media works with industry-standard software, choosing majors and minors in animation, graphic design, interactive media or screen production. They complete a creative media project of their choice with academic and workplace supervisors, and work in a team on a two-term project for a real client. Work placements of at least 120 hours are an option. The degree is offered at Rockhampton, Brisbane, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay and online.
Career outcomes
- Graduates work as visual designers, UX designers and industrial designers in agencies and in-house teams.
- Common destinations include digital product agencies, advertising studios and the in-house design teams of major retailers and banks.
- Many alumni progress into design leadership, design strategy and freelance practice within five years.
Typical first jobs
- Junior graphic or visual designer
- UX or UI design assistant
- Junior product or industrial designer
- In-house designer for a regional retailer or council
- Freelance designer or studio practitioner
- Junior motion or digital-media designer
- Design or production assistant at an agency
Graduate starting salary
$52,000 - $64,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Graduates work in design, animation, screen and digital media roles. The degree replaces CQUniversity's Bachelor of Digital Media.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Visual thinkers who enjoy making, sketching and prototyping
- Students who can take and act on studio critique
- Self-directed learners suited to online or distance studio work
- People building a portfolio for agency or freelance work
- Curious problem-solvers who like user-centred design
It is probably not for you if
- Students who want exams and clear right-or-wrong answers
- Those uncomfortable presenting and defending their work
- People expecting a high starting salary straight away
- Students who dislike iterative redrafting and feedback
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the CQUniversity Australia website and on QTAC before applying.