Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts and Design)
at University of Wollongong, New South Wales.
UOW's design degree is the three-year Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts and Design) at Wollongong. The assumed knowledge is any 2 units of English; English Advanced, Design and Technology, Textiles and Design or Visual Arts are recommended. Students build a portfolio and exhibit publicly by the end of the degree.
Lowest selection rank
The lowest selection rank (LSR) is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors (equity, subject and regional bonuses) that received an offer to the UOW Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts and Design) for that intake. Universities publish it in their admissions student profiles. Only intakes with a published figure are listed.
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 60.10 | uac.edu.au |
| 2024 | 65.00 | uac.edu.au |
| 2022 | 75.00 | uac.edu.au |
A lowest selection rank describes a past intake, not a guaranteed entry score. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page before you apply through UAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Study areas are art history, creative arts, creative production, design, design history, media arts and visual arts, including ceramics, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture and drawing. Student work is exhibited throughout the year, and the degree finishes with a major showcase and public exhibition. Honours is available as an additional year.
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 designer at studios and in-house teams
- UX or product designer at tech and SaaS companies
- Junior industrial or product designer at design consultancies
- Junior animator or motion designer in advertising and media
- Communications designer at corporates and government
- Freelance designer building a client base
Graduate starting salary
$55,000 - $70,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-21.
After graduation
Graduates work in design, visual arts and the creative industries, or continue to Honours, postgraduate study or a Master of Teaching.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who enjoy hands-on making and visual problem solving
- Those happy to defend their work in regular desk crits
- People with a strong existing portfolio or willingness to build one fast
- Students who can manage long self-directed studio hours
- Those willing to invest in their own laptops, software and materials
It is probably not for you if
- Students who prefer exam-based assessment over portfolio work
- Those uncomfortable defending creative choices in front of peers
- Anyone unwilling to spend 20 plus hours weekly on independent making
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the University of Wollongong website and on UAC before applying.