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You can study creative media in Australia from Nepal by starting a one-year diploma of screen and media at TAFE NSW, or a three-year bachelor of design at a university such as Griffith, after +2. This page explains both routes, the entry and English scores, sample fees, the jobs each course lists, and how work and visa steps fit in.
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- Creative media can be studied as a one-year screen and media diploma or as a three-year design degree.
- The TAFE NSW Diploma of Screen and Media lists roles such as editor, content creator, motion graphics artist and lead animator.
- Griffith University teaches its Bachelor of Design on the Gold Coast and Brisbane City campuses.
- Griffith asks for IELTS Academic 6.5 for the design degree.
- No creative media course gives permanent residence on its own, so plan your work and visa steps with the official pages.
Can You Study Creative Media in Australia After +2?
Yes, you can start creative media in Australia after +2, with a diploma or a bachelor’s degree.
Creative media covers film, animation, design, games and digital content. This guide is part of our study in Australia from Nepal series. It explains the diploma and degree routes, the cost, the entry rules and the jobs that follow.
If you are still comparing levels, read our courses in Australia page first. Our diploma courses in Australia page lists more diplomas.
- Diploma of screen and media: one year at TAFE NSW, with film, editing and animation roles listed.
- Bachelor of design: three years at Griffith University, on the Gold Coast or in Brisbane City.
- Entry: a completed +2 and an English score that meets the provider’s rule.
- Portfolio: some creative courses ask for one, so check each course page.
Which Australian Providers Can You Look At for Creative Media?
Good places to start are TAFE NSW for the diploma and Griffith University for the design degree.
TAFE NSW: Diploma of Screen and Media
This diploma takes one year. It lists roles such as film and television editor, content creator and motion graphics artist. Read our TAFE NSW profile and the course page.
Griffith University: Bachelor of Design
This degree takes three years. It is taught at Griffith’s Queensland College of Art and Design. See our Griffith University profile and the degree page.
How Much Do Creative Media Courses Cost in Australia?
The TAFE NSW diploma costs about AUD 19,525 to 21,510 in total, and the Griffith design degree costs about AUD 40,000 a year.
These amounts come from the providers’ pages and change from year to year. Amounts here are in Australian dollars, so use our AUD to Rs forex converter for a current figure.
| Course | Length | International fee | In Nepali rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAFE NSW, Diploma of Screen and Media | 1 year | AUD 19,525 to 21,510 for the whole course | about Rs 18 to 19 lakh |
| Griffith, Bachelor of Design | 3 years | about AUD 40,000 a year (indicative) | about Rs 36 lakh a year |
TAFE NSW adds AUD 300 to 1,000 for equipment and materials per course. The Griffith figure is an indicative annual fee for a standard full-time load. For health cover and living costs, read our cost to study in Australia and scholarships in Australia pages.
What Are the Entry and English Requirements for Creative Media?
You need a completed +2 and an English score that meets the provider’s rule, and some courses also look at a portfolio.
Griffith lists IELTS Academic 6.5 for the Bachelor of Design, and its general rule allows no band below 6.0. Check the degree page for the current score. Use our NEB GPA calculator to check your grade first.
The TAFE NSW page does not show its English or entry rule in the part we could read. Check its entry requirements section before you apply. The visa has its own lower score. See our minimum IELTS and PTE for Australia blog and the student visa requirements page.
Students with lower marks can look at a diploma first. Our study in Australia after +2 with low GPA blog explains the options.
Is a Diploma or a Degree Better for Creative Media?
Choose the diploma for a shorter and cheaper start, and the degree for a longer course with more design theory.
The diploma takes one year and focuses on practical skills such as editing and animation. The degree takes three years and adds design thinking and research.
Many students start with a diploma and then move on to a degree. Griffith says Griffith College offers a direct entry pathway to the Bachelor of Design. Ask the university in writing how much credit you would get.
Our diploma vs bachelor’s in Australia blog compares the two routes. The bachelor’s degrees in Australia page explains how degrees work.
How Can You Prepare From Nepal for a Creative Course?
Start your portfolio, improve your English and gather your papers early.
Collect your best work in one folder. Include photos, short videos, drawings or design projects. Add a short note on what each piece shows. Keep copies of everything in a safe place.
Book your English test early, because the score decides which courses you can apply for. Our English proficiency test in Nepal page explains the options.
Prepare your statement of purpose too. Our SOP for the Australia student visa guide shows how, and our how to apply page lists the steps.
What Do You Study in Creative Media?
You learn practical skills such as editing, animation, motion graphics and design, and you build a portfolio of your own work.
Creative media is a wide field. Some courses focus on film and video. Others focus on design, animation or games. Read the subject list before you apply.
A portfolio is a set of your best projects. Employers and clients look at it as much as your certificate. Start saving your work now, even if it is only school or phone projects.
Expect group projects, computer labs and software such as editing and design tools. Your English matters, because you present and explain your ideas.
What Jobs Can Creative Media Lead To?
Graduates can work as editors, content creators, motion graphics artists, animators and designers.
The TAFE NSW diploma lists film and television director, editor, content creator, artistic director, lead animator and motion graphics artist. Read each job advert for its own rules, because many roles ask for a strong portfolio.
Some graduates work freelance. Others join studios, agencies or media teams. If you like business, compare this field with the courses on our courses in Australia by level page.
Can You Work and Stay in Australia After a Creative Media Course?
You can work part time while you study and apply for a Temporary Graduate visa after you finish, but permanent residence is not automatic.
During term you can work up to 48 hours a fortnight. Read the working hours in Australia page for the rule, and our part-time jobs in Australia blog for ideas.
After a degree, the Temporary Graduate visa usually lasts two to three years. A diploma on the skilled list gets up to 18 months. Check if your course qualifies, and read our Australia 485 visa page.
No creative media course leads to permanent residence on its own. Our PR courses in Australia page explains how to plan this honestly. The student visa steps are on the Student visa (subclass 500) page.
Where Should You Live to Study Creative Media?
Choose a city with a busy media and design scene, because that is where studios, events and part-time work are easiest to find.
Griffith teaches the design degree on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane City. TAFE NSW offers its diploma at various locations, and the course page lists the current ones.
Smaller cities usually cost less to live in. Read our best cities in Australia for Nepali students blog and the cost of living in Australia page to compare.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. You can start with a diploma of screen and media or a bachelor of design after +2.
Options include screen and media, design, animation and games, at diploma and degree level. Check each provider for the exact list.
A diploma takes about one year. A bachelor’s degree takes three years.
Some courses ask for one and others do not. Check each course page before you apply.
Griffith lists IELTS Academic 6.5 for its Bachelor of Design. Other providers set their own score.
Yes. You can work up to 48 hours a fortnight while your course is in session.
No. No course leads to permanent residence on its own. Read our PR courses page and the Home Affairs pages for the rules.
How Can Goreto Help You Apply for Creative Media?
Goreto counselors help you pick a course, check your marks and English score, and prepare your papers.
You can meet a counselor at our Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Chitwan, Itahari or Pokhara branch. Visit get in touch to find the nearest office.
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Fees, entry rules and course details change, so confirm each detail on the official college or university page before you apply.
