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Queensland University of Technology

Australia , Brisbane

Key Facts

Program Level

Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

081617G

Campuses

Kelvin Grove

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines28-Feb-2026

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Duration 12 month(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 282 / credit

Next Intake 28-Feb-2026

Diploma in Creative Industries

About

Highlights

Provides pathway into QUT's Bachelor of Creative Industries, Bachelor of Communication, Bachelor of Design and Bachelor of Creative Arts.
Successful graduates will receive up to 1 year of credit for prior learning (advanced standing) towards their chosen bachelor degree.
Gain foundational creative skills required for a range of creative industries pathways.
Develop academic and English language skills for successful study in your chosen QUT Creative Industries bachelor degree program without the need to take another IELTS test (or equivalent).
Learn to operate effectively in an Australian university setting.

Studying Diploma in Creative Industries at the QUT College will fast-track your entry into the second year of QUT's Bachelor of Creative Industries (KK43) and Bachelor of Communication (KC40), Bachelor of Design (DE43) or Bachelor of Creative Arts (CA01) (excluding acting). You will learn through university style lectures, tutorials and workshops with a focus on the development of independent learning skills. You will join a collaborative and close-knit learning community in which you will receive the support you need to succeed. Successful graduates are guaranteed entry into chosen program with up to 1 year of advanced standing.

QUT College community will also offer you valuable opportunities, such as the activities club, which will help you meet new friends and broaden your Australian learning experience. You will also be able to access a broad range of additional learning support.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum English language requirements

We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.

English Test	Overall	Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake	5.5	5	5	5	5
Cambridge English Score You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.	162	154	154	154	154
PTE Academic	46	38	38	38	38
TOEFL iBT	56	10	10	15	14

Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!

We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.

When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.

Career

Careers and outcomes

The course is designed as a pathway to undergraduate study in Creative Industries degrees (excluding acting). Graduates may be employed in entry level positions. The below list of possible careers depends upon the QUT creative industries degree you progress to.

Course articulation

Once you have successfully completed this course, you will be automatically offered a place in:

Upon entry to the bachelor degree course, you will be eligible for 96 credit points (one year) of advanced standing (credited). It will take two full-time years (or equivalent part-time) to complete your chosen bachelor degree (in any major).

Course articulation

Progression to your related bachelor degree

To progress into your chosen QUT bachelor degree you will need to meet the conditions listed in your offer letter, including:

successful completion of the Diploma in Creative Industries.

To find more information regarding the progression requirements, refer to the 'Requirements' tab for your chosen bachelor degree, and select 'Australia' from the country list.

Advanced standing

The amount of advanced standing and number of semesters you will be required to complete depends on which degree you choose to study.

After successful completion of the Diploma in Creative Industries you are eligible for 96 credit points (one year) of advanced standing towards the following degree programs.