CRICOS stands for the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Only CRICOS-registered providers are legally permitted to enrol international students in Australia on a Student visa (Subclass 500). HeadStart Academy lists all 1,556 CRICOS-registered providers and 26,433 courses from the April 2026 register.

What student visa do I need to study in Australia?

Most international students require a Student visa (Subclass 500). You must be enrolled at a CRICOS-registered institution and hold a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). You will also need Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and must meet the Genuine Student (GS) requirement. For visa applications, always consult a registered MARA agent or the Department of Home Affairs.

How much does it cost to study in Australia?

Tuition fees vary widely by course level and institution. Bachelor degrees typically range from AUD 20,000–45,000 per year. Diplomas and VET courses range from AUD 5,000–25,000. The Department of Home Affairs currently cites living costs of AUD 29,710 per year for the primary Student visa applicant — always verify the latest figure on the Home Affairs website. Always confirm current fees directly with your chosen institution, as fees shown in CRICOS are indicative only.

Is HeadStart Academy a migration agent?

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Creative Arts · WA

Creative Arts courses in Western Australia

CRICOS-registered creative arts courses delivered in Western Australia for international students — providers, popular awards, cities and indicative fee ranges from the April 2026 register.

137 non-expired courses

13 providers

11 delivery cities listed

Data: CRICOS register, April 2026

Register snapshot — Creative Arts in Western Australia

Counted from the official CRICOS extract: 137 non-expired creative arts listings across 13 providers in Western Australia. Where fee data is listed, estimated totals range from A$5,430 to A$198,692 (median about A$75,400). Median listed duration is 104 weeks. Figures are indicative only — confirm fees and intakes with each provider before you apply.

Bachelor Degree 59Diploma 19Masters Degree (Coursework) 11Advanced Diploma 8Bachelor Honours Degree 6Graduate Diploma 6

Why study Creative Arts in Western Australia?

Western Australia hosts 13 CRICOS providers with active creative arts courses for overseas students. Use this page to shortlist providers and course codes, then open individual profiles for duration, campuses and visa context. Pair it with the Western Australia study guide and the national Creative Arts hub.

Student visa (Subclass 500) applicants need a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), OSHC, and to meet Genuine Student requirements. HeadStart Academy is not a migration agent — verify rules with Home Affairs or a registered MARA agent.

Top Creative Arts providers in Western Australia

SAE Institute Pty Ltd

CRICOS 00312F · 37 creative arts courses

Edith Cowan University Govt

CRICOS 00279B · 23 creative arts courses

Department of Training and Workforce Development Govt

CRICOS 00020G · 21 creative arts courses

Murdoch University (Murdoch) Govt

CRICOS 00125J · 17 creative arts courses

Curtin University Govt

CRICOS 00301J · 17 creative arts courses

The University of Western Australia (UWA) Govt

CRICOS 00126G · 12 creative arts courses

The University of Notre Dame Australia

CRICOS 01032F · 3 creative arts courses

Dynamic Education Group Pty Ltd

CRICOS 03425F · 2 creative arts courses

Edith Cowan College Pty Ltd

CRICOS 01312J · 1 creative arts course

Colleges of Business and Technology (WA) Pty Ltd

CRICOS 02042G · 1 creative arts course

Youth with a Mission (Perth) Inc

CRICOS 02123F · 1 creative arts course

Greenwich College Pty Ltd

CRICOS 02672K · 1 creative arts course

Popular Creative Arts courses in Western Australia

Certificate III in Design Fundamentals Certificate III

Department of Training and Workforce Development · 105772E

Certificate III in Screen and Media Certificate III

Department of Training and Workforce Development · 105779J

Bachelor of Arts Bachelor Degree

Murdoch University (Murdoch) · 001572M

Master of Creative Arts Therapies Masters Degree (Coursework)

Murdoch University (Murdoch) · 0101329

Master of Fine Arts (research) Masters Degree (Research)

The University of Western Australia (UWA) · 013801D

Doctor of Musical Arts Doctoral Degree

The University of Western Australia (UWA) · 059611G

Bachelor of Design Bachelor Degree

Edith Cowan University · 0100519

Bachelor of Media and Communication Bachelor Degree

Edith Cowan University · 0100520

Master of Research (Fine Arts) Masters Degree (Research)

Curtin University · 0100028

Bachelor of Creative Arts Bachelor Degree

Curtin University · 0100633

Bachelor of Film (Production) Bachelor Degree

SAE Institute Pty Ltd · 062747K

Associate Degree of Animation Associate Degree

SAE Institute Pty Ltd · 080178M

Bachelor of Communications and Media Bachelor Degree

The University of Notre Dame Australia · 073150D

Bachelor of Communications and Media / Bachelor of Arts Bachelor Degree

The University of Notre Dame Australia · 073153A

Diploma of Communications and Creative Industries Diploma

Edith Cowan College Pty Ltd · 092033G

Diploma of Arts & Creative Industries Diploma

Colleges of Business and Technology (WA) Pty Ltd · 087938G

Certificate III in Screen and Media Certificate III

Youth with a Mission (Perth) Inc · 105781D

Diploma of Graphic Design Diploma

Greenwich College Pty Ltd · 116132B

Diploma of Social Media Marketing Diploma

Dynamic Education Group Pty Ltd · 105441B

Diploma of Social Media Marketing with Artificial Intelligence Diploma

Dynamic Education Group Pty Ltd · 120197F

Diploma of Screen and Media Diploma

Lexis Asia Pty Ltd · 116712D

Creative Arts by city in Western Australia

Creative Arts in Perth

Frequently asked questions

How many Creative Arts CRICOS courses are in Western Australia?

As at the April 2026 CRICOS snapshot used on this site, there are 137 non-expired creative arts course listings delivered by 13 providers in Western Australia.

Do I need a Student visa to study Creative Arts in Western Australia?

Most international students need a Student visa (Subclass 500), a CoE from a CRICOS-registered provider, OSHC, and to meet Genuine Student and financial-capacity rules. Confirm current requirements on the Department of Home Affairs website.

How should I shortlist Creative Arts providers in Western Australia?

Compare CRICOS course codes, duration weeks, indicative fees, delivery city, and any professional accreditation you need. Start with the providers and courses listed above, then open each course page for register-backed facts.

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Last reviewed: 7 August 2026.