Overview

The Cultural and Creative Industries program at Monash University examines the trends and transformation of the global cultural and creative industries and multi-faceted challenges facing creative practitioners, cultural managers, creative entrepreneurs and producers, and policymakers.

Who is the course suited to?

This course is intended for all who work or want to work in the arts, cultural and creative industries; in the public, independent or commercial sectors; in cultural policy and industry governance; in urban cultural regeneration and branding; or in culture and development projects. It provides project-workers and creative entrepreneurs with the big picture and informed insight they need to turn their passion into a successful self-directed career.

Careers and opportunities

The Master of Cultural and Creative Industries will give you a clear grasp of the structures and dynamics of this fast-moving sector and how you can make a real difference within it. The program involves practitioners and industry experts, field trips and concrete case studies, capped by the kind of analytical and empirical research required for contemporary employment in policy, arts, business and social enterprise. Career options include:

Consulting to arts industries, galleries, museums and cultural institutions,

Cultural consultancy,

Developing entrepreneurship in cultural industries,

Policy development,

Running a creative studio,

Working within marketing, design and digital media agencies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cultural and creative industries

Creative cities

Creative entrepreneurship in cultural industries

Cultural policy

Cultural events, exhibitions and festivals

Sustainable cultural development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-03 00:00:00

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Semester one

As an international student, apply for a place anytime throughout the year

Mid-year:

Application dates vary by faculty but generally close in mid-June

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Caulfield North, Australia

Disciplines

Management of Creative Industries View 12 other Masters in Management of Creative Industries in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 093655B

Entry level 1:

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least credit (60%) average.

Entry level 2:

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least credit (60%) average.

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least 50% average in both qualifications.

A minimum of five years work experience in a relevant field** and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate * discipline with at least credit (60%) average.

**Applicants are required to provide a Curriculum Vitae and a reference from their employer.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

43400 AUD / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

30200 AUD / year

≈ 30200 AUD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Cultural and Creative Industries.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Who is the course suited to?

Careers and opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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