Course Overview

About This Course

The Master of Cultural and Creative Industries (course code A6004) prepares graduates for diverse career pathways in and beyond the cultural sector. The course provides foundational skills, knowledge and capabilities for understanding the nature and value of the cultural sector, critically examining the trends and transformation of the global cultural and creative industries and the multi-faceted challenges facing creative practitioners, cultural managers, creative entrepreneurs and producers, and policymakers. Situated in Melbourne, the course offers industry internships and field trips (including a Shanghai City Lab unit) as an immersive lens on the local and global importance of the sector.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Melbourne

381 Royal Pde, Parkville, VIC 3052

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Student Information

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Tuition Fee

A$30,900 (total course fee)

Intakes

First Semester (February), Second Semester (July)

Study Mode

Full-time or Part-time

Entry Requirements

Domestic entry requirements follow the same 3-tier structure as international (Entry levels 1-3 based on prior qualifications and relevant work experience), with the same academic credit thresholds.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements (International students), 3 entry-point structure: Entry level 1 (96 points, 2 years full-time/4 years part-time) — an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least credit (60%) average. Entry level 2 (72 points, 1.5 years full-time/3 years part-time) — an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline with at least credit (60%) average; OR an Australian bachelor degree plus an Australian graduate certificate in a cognate discipline with at least 50% average in both; OR minimum five years relevant work experience plus an Australian graduate certificate in a cognate discipline with at least credit (60%) average. Entry level 3 (48 points, 1 year full-time/2 years part-time) — an Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline with at least credit (60%) average. Cognate disciplines include humanities or social sciences. English entry requirements (Level A): IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall (Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0, Speaking 6.0) or PTE (Academic) 58 overall (Listening 50, Reading 50, Speaking 50, Writing 50) or TOEFL iBT 79 overall (0-120 scale: Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18, Writing 21).

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Graduates pursue diverse career pathways in and beyond the cultural sector, including: cultural policy advisors, arts administrators, arts programming directors, community engagement and visitor experience officers, project managers for events, business development managers, public relations managers, and creative marketers/social media content makers. Career options also include consulting to arts industries, galleries, museums and cultural institutions; cultural consultancy; developing entrepreneurship in cultural industries; policy development; running a creative studio; and working within marketing, design and digital media agencies.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units9 units

APG5450

Cultural policy

APG5451

Cultural economy in practice

APG5452

Cultural events, exhibitions and festivals

APG5662

Cultural and creative industries

APG5066

Creative cities

APG5082

Creative entrepreneurship in cultural industries

APG5067

Sustainable cultural development

APG5044

Professional internship

APG5485

Research portfolio

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total cost of the Master of Cultural and Creative Industries at Monash University?

The estimated total course cost is AUD $95,584, which covers tuition fees only. There are no additional non-tuition fees listed for this course.

Does the Master of Cultural and Creative Industries include a work component?

Yes, the course includes a work component of 15 hours per week over 10 weeks, totalling 150 hours of work-integrated learning.

Where is the Master of Cultural and Creative Industries taught?

The course is taught at two Monash University locations in Victoria: 750 Collins Street, Docklands, and the Monash Caulfield campus. Both locations are owned and operated by the provider.

How long does the Master of Cultural and Creative Industries take to complete?

The course has a duration of 104 weeks (approximately 2 years) and is delivered in English.

Is the Master of Cultural and Creative Industries eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights?

Eligibility for extended Post-Study Work Rights depends on several criteria, including course status, qualification level, duration of 92 weeks or more, and alignment of the narrow Field of Education with the Skills Level 1 priority list. This course is a Masters Degree (Coursework) of 104 weeks duration under Society and Culture. You should contact ESOS-PolicyTeam@education.gov.au to confirm current eligibility.

Application

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Master of Cultural and Creative Industries

About This Course

Available Locations

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Entry Requirements

Where this takes you

Accreditation & Migration

Units of Competency

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Apply

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