Overview

The Creative Industries, Media and Communications program offered by Macquarie University will give you the skills you need to expertly respond to the challenges associated with the changing mediascape in ethical and socially engaged ways. It focuses on digital production, distribution, and audience communication and engagement strategies, as well as on online journalism and media practices. Armed with such contemporary knowledge and skills, you’ll accelerate your career in fast-moving contemporary media and communications environments across the world.

Key Features

Access our world-class production studios
Produce, publish, distribute and promote media and creative projects in a real-world context.
Learn from experts of global renown
Be taught by teachers who include award-winning writers, filmmakers, broadcasters, and audio and music specialists.
Access our state-of-the-art high-tech digital newsroom
Develop a deep understanding of convergent media, and learn how to apply it in a digital networked environment.
Develop your own portfolio of practical work to show employers
Build a portfolio of work, including articles, multimedia reports, podcasts, social media campaigns, videos and websites.

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Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Creative Industries
Intelligence-Based Decision Making
Mass Media
Media Studies
Communication Studies
Journalism

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

160 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Communication Studies Management of Creative Industries View 50 other Masters in Communication Studies 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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TOEFL^® IBT

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 099606G

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

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Non-residents

41200 AUD / year

≈ 41200 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

34500 AUD / year

≈ 34500 AUD / year

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

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Programme Structure

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Credits

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Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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