Course Overview

About This Course

class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="overview"> Overview The Graduate Certificate in Creative and Cultural Production introduces you to contemporary issues in the field and builds your local and global capabilities. #1 in Australia and #19 in the world for Art & Design*.

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 These capabilities include: intercultural ways of working with a focus on diversity, access, equity and inclusion interdisciplinary approaches to cultural production in the creative industries engagement methods for new and emerging public spaces including the digital realm awareness and application of critical environmental, cultural, social and economic sustainability issues. Creative and Cultural Production is a rapidly expanding field within curation, arts management, public and event programming, cultural tourism, urban development, socially engaged art and community partnerships; events, exhibitions, experiences, engagement, education and artworks are some elements that make up these diverse practices. At the heart of meaningful co-creation is the practice of relationality. Now more than ever, creative and cultural producers must nurture deep, respectful relationships that honour the knowledge and agency of communities. Through this approach, we can truly support self-determination and foster partnerships that lead to genuine, long-lasting impact. Genevieve Grieves, Motherhood in the Colony, Bukjeh x GARUWA, 2023, Photographer Jody Haines, Wurundjeri Country

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Melbourne

124 La Trobe St, Melbourne, VIC 3000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="admissions"> Entry requirements and admissions You need to satisfy all of the following entry requirements to be considered for entry into this degree. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements You must have: successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification), or at least 3 years of work experience or professional practice in a related field. To have your professional experience considered you must submit with your application a CV and a personal statement detailing your experience. Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification. English language requirements You must meet the University's minimum English language requirements to be eligible for a place in this course. You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements You must have successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in any discipline. You may also be considered if you do not have an undergraduate degree but have a minimum of 3 years work experience or professional practice in a related field. Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks If you are applying on the basis of work experience, you must include with your application: A curriculum Vitae (CV) A statement that details your experience. English language requirements To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests: IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0) TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT) for Australia: minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing) Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component. Note: RMIT does not accept scores from 'at-home' or 'online' testing. For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information . Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English Language Pathways (Academic English) Advanced at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP). <div

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="career"> Career This graduate certificate is designed as professional development and support for career advancement, practice specialisation or career change. Graduates will be able to pursue diverse career pathways in a variety of creative fields including with: galleries/museums artist-run initiatives community-based organisations festival and event productions cultural and public programming social enterprises activist networks and collectives non-government organisations (NGOs) local government private and commercial organisations. <div

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the English language requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Creative and Cultural Production?

For postgraduate coursework degrees at RMIT, applicants must meet minimum English language requirements. Accepted test scores include: IELTS (Academic) overall 6.5 with no band less than 6.0; TOEFL iBT overall score of 79; PTE (Academic) 58 with no communication band less than 50; or C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 176 with no less than 169 in any component. Alternatively, applicants may qualify through VCE study scores, post-secondary study, or demonstrated professional work experience.

Can professional work experience satisfy the English language entry requirement for this postgraduate course?

Yes. For postgraduate coursework entry, RMIT accepts demonstrated professional work experience of at least 2 years in an occupation requiring English language proficiency. Applicants must provide a supporting statement from their employer on official letterhead or company email confirming that English is the language of business, the duration of employment, roles and responsibilities, nature of work, scale of the organisation, and whether the company deals internationally.

Are there alternative ways for domestic applicants to meet English language requirements for this course?

Yes. RMIT is running a 2026 pilot that allows local (domestic) applicants to meet minimum English language requirements through approved English language proficiency tests including IELTS (Academic), TOEFL iBT, PTE (Academic), C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency. Note that IELTS (General) is not accepted, and RMIT does not accept scores from 'at-home' or 'online' testing. Tests must be valid within 2 years from the test date.

Can post-secondary study be used to meet the English language entry requirements for this graduate certificate?

Yes. For postgraduate coursework entry, RMIT accepts satisfactory completion of 2 undergraduate level courses equivalent to at least 24 RMIT University credit points, or satisfactory completion of an AQF accredited award at certificate IV or above (or equivalent), as evidence of meeting English language requirements, provided the teaching and assessment was entirely in English.

Application

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $52,000 to $65,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $65,000 to $85,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $85,000 to $105,000 per year

Career Paths

Cultural ProducerArts Program CoordinatorExhibition CuratorGallery ManagerCommunity Arts Facilitator

Key Skills

Cultural production project management and coordinationCritical analysis of contemporary cultural and creative practicesIntercultural and cross-cultural collaboration skillsCommunity engagement and public programming strategiesCuratorial thinking and exhibition development

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