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. Note: this course was previously marketed as the Master of Cultural Economy; it is the same CRICOS-registered program (CRICOS 079584G) under its current official title.

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/yr (full-fee, per 48 credit points/standard full-time year; no Commonwealth Supported Place for this course)

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

Domestic and International (same academic entry requirements for both):

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 at 60%+ average; OR bachelor degree plus Australian graduate certificate in a cognate discipline at 50%+ average in both; OR minimum 5 years relevant work experience plus an Australian graduate certificate in a cognate discipline at 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 at 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, 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

Career pathways in the cultural sector: cultural policy advisor, arts administrator, arts programming director, community engagement and visitor experience officer, event project manager, and creative marketer/social media content maker.
Business-facing roles: business development manager, public relations manager, and consultant to arts industries, galleries, museums and cultural institutions.
Entrepreneurial and creative pathways: 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 Units28 units

APG5068

Creative cities

APG5082

Creative entrepreneurship in cultural industries

APG5662

Cultural and creative industries

APG5067

Sustainable cultural development

APG5200

Sports events and cities: Discourses, practices and power

APG5450

Cultural policy

APG5451

Cultural economy in practice

APG5452

Cultural events, exhibitions and festivals

APG5044

Professional internship

APG5066

Shanghai city lab

APG5485

Research portfolio

APG5157

Contemporary industry challenges

APG5856

Research project

APG5969

Advanced simulation

APG5084

Designing research

APG5129

Evaluation

APG5136

Mindfulness for workplace wellbeing and productivity

APG5140

Principles and practices for disaster management, humanitarian action and climate change adaptation

APG5170

Social entrepreneurship challenge in the Indo-Pacific

APG5393

Ethical theory

APG5457

Digital cultures and platforms

APG5470

Managing multicultural teams

APG5471

Leadership in intercultural environments

APG5652

Language and intercultural communication

APG5805

Project planning and management in international development

APG5966

Academic and professional presentation skills

APG5967

Professional enhancement A

APG5968

Professional enhancement B

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total cost of the Master of Cultural Economy at Monash University?

The estimated total course cost for the Master of Cultural Economy is AU$95,584, which covers tuition fees in full (there are no additional non-tuition fees listed).

How long does the Master of Cultural Economy take to complete?

The Master of Cultural Economy has a duration of 104 weeks, as listed in the CRICOS registry for this course.

Where is the Master of Cultural Economy taught?

The Master of Cultural Economy is delivered at Monash University's Caulfield campus in Victoria, Australia, a location owned and operated by the provider.

What field of education does this master's degree fall under?

The Master of Cultural Economy falls under the broad field of Society and Culture (Field 09), with a narrow field of Studies in Human Society (0903), classified as a Masters Degree (Coursework) qualification.

How can I contact Monash University for more information about this course?

You can contact Monash University's International Admissions team by phone at +61 3 9903 4788 or by email at study@monash.edu for further information about the Master of Cultural Economy.

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Master of Cultural Economy

About This Course

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Fees & Entry by Student Type

Entry Requirements

Where this takes you

Accreditation & Migration

Units of Competency

Frequently Asked Questions

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