Highlights
Tuition fee
8553 MYR / year
4305 MYR / year
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Tuition fee
8553 MYR / year
4305 MYR / year
Unknown
Duration
18 months
Duration
18 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Campus location
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Faculty of Film, Theatre & Animation from MARA Technological University offers students a Master of Cultural and Creative Industries.

Overview

Description

This Cultural and Creative Industries program from MARA Technological University has been designed for those seeking to work in the cultural and creative sector – either as artist, producer or entrepreneur or in cultural policy, development or analysis. The interdisciplinary program offers the unique opportunity to explore the developments of economic and cultural value of creative content, moving images, digital and performance arts in both local and global contexts. It draws on a range of frameworks from cultural studies, business management, performance, and literary studies 

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Cultural and Creative Industries: Key Concepts and Issues
  • Genre and Popular Culture
  • Legal Issues in the Digital Age
  • Research Methods for the Creative Industries
  • Transmedia Creative Content
  • Film and Digital Cultures
  • Performance as Cultural Industry

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
OR
60
IELTS
6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Required

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
OR
60
IELTS
6

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in any field (minimum CGPA 2.75) from UiTM or other institutions recognised by the UiTM Senate; OR  
  • Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in any field (minimum CGPA 2.50) from UiTM or other institutions recognised by the UiTM Senate, along with a minimum of 5 years of working experience in the field of creative industries   
  • Candidates without a related qualification in the field/s or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the Faculty of Film, Theatre and Animation. 

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Tuition Fees

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

    Non-residents
    8553 MYR / year
    ≈ 8553 MYR / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    4305 MYR / year
    ≈ 4305 MYR / year

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia
2210 - 3815 MYR / 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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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
3500 MYR
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship

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Malaysian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 MYR
Deadline
03 Dec 2027
Malaysia International Scholarship

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Malaysian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available

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