Bachelor of Business in Advertising / Bachelor of Creative Industries (Dual Degree) Queensland University of Technology - Kelvin Grove campus, Australia

Equip yourself with the in-demand skills needed for an inspiring career at the intersection of business and creative industries. Complementing advanced creative skills with highly developed business expertise will enhance your employability, locally and globally, and give you the opportunity to create your own career niche.  

Combine interactive and visual design with advertising to pursue a career leading the creative direction of advertising campaigns or mix creative and professional writing with marketing to become a copywriter. You could choose to major in fashion communication and international business if your dream is to work in the fashion industry overseas, or screen content production and public relations for a career producing and promoting films.

Our future-focused Bachelor of Creative Industries allows you to develop your own creative niche by providing diverse knowledge, creativity and practical skills across a range of selected creative disciplines. Learn entrepreneurial and digital skills, take on real industry challenges through work integrated learning opportunities and establish links to creative start-ups.

Gain practical experience and learn from award-winning lecturers in the Bachelor of Business. Uniquely designed to inspire you to realise your full potential. Learn to think creatively and critically, and to ethically and sustainably shape the future of business.

Throughout the course, you will work on real-world projects, gain experience through internships and work placements, and tailor your learning to the part of the industry most interesting to you.

Major: Advertising

Advertising is everywhere you turn, whether you're browsing social media, using search engines like Google, streaming your favourite shows, driving past billboards, or even tuning into podcasts. Advertising promotes products and services, generates awareness, attracts customers, boosts sales, and have the capability of creating a lasting impact. If you possess a creative spirit, an analytical mind, a desire to harness technology and a flair for out-of-the-box ideas, consider a career in advertising.  

In this course, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental advertising principles and strategies. You will learn how to optimise the digital environment, navigate widely used platforms, and effectively apply branding and marketing communication techniques. Moreover, you’ll explore the fundamentals  of consumer behaviour, market research, and ethical marketing considerations and gain insights into social enterprises from a global perspective. And in your final unit, Capstone Experience, you apply everything you have learned and work together as a team to create an advertising campaign for a real client.

Our course is designed and taught by award-winning academics and industry professionals who actively work in the field. With over 25 years of experience as industry pioneers, QUT is proud to have introduced Australia's first advertising course. Our internationally recognized experts have shaped the advertising landscape, and with their guidance and expertise, you'll gain the knowledge and skills to confidently kickstart your career.

As part of our Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program, you'll also have the opportunity to work on real-world projects, engage with industry professionals and complete professional work placements. Experience can make a big difference when entering the advertising industry, and with the real-world client projects in your advertising units and the assistance of our WIL team, you’ll graduate with a portfolio of valuable, real-world experience to impress any potential employer.