Overview

Millions of people across the world work in the fast-growing and dynamic creative arts sector, which offers diverse career opportunities encompassing arts management; music, film, television and radio; screen and film production; the performing and visual arts; advertising and marketing; writing, publishing and print media; and software and interactive content development.

On the Master of Creative Industries at Macquarie University you’ll advance your knowledge of creative project design, aesthetics and management. And you’ll have access to professional-quality studios for screen production, performance, music recording and radio production; industry-standard digital workstations; a specially equipped theatre for screenings; and digital production tools.

Careers and opportunities

Advertising manager

Arts and culture administrator

Audio engineer

Composer

Content specialist

Cultural attaché

Director

Editor or publisher

Entrepreneur

Media policy developer or adviser

Media writer

Multiplatform and interactive media producer

Music producer

Musician

Production manager

Publicity and promotions professional

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Creative Entrepreneurship and Ideation

Digital Media Strategies

Professional Practices

The Creative Industries

Non-Fiction Screen Media

The Art of Recording

Performance Practices

Radio and Podcast Production

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-06 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-08 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

160 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia
Sydney, 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: 099159C

2 years

AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent

1.5 years

AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent

AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent, and two years relevant approved work experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning

1 year

AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65

AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent, and two years relevant approved work experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning

AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65 and two years relevant approved work experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

41200 AUD / year

≈ 41200 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

34600 AUD / year

≈ 34600 AUD / year

Additional Details

National students:

Domestic Commonwealth supported place also offered

Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Macquarie has one of the most generous international scholarship programs in Australia.

This includes a wide variety of long and short term opportunities for international students. The range of scholarships available can depend on the country you are from, with other eligibility factors including your field of study and academic or sporting achievements.

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Scholarships Information

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Key information

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