
Graduate Diploma in Creative Arts Entrepreneurship and Cultural Innovation
Arts and humanities
A first-of-its-kind Australian program for artists, producers and cultural innovators, this course combines creativity and entrepreneurship to help transform ideas into impactful ventures. Delivered by WAAPA at ECU’s City Campus, it blends industry collaboration, real-world projects and mentorship with learning in design thinking, innovation and cultural leadership. With specialist pathways in Creative Producing, Digital Scenography and Social Innovation, you'll gain the skills, networks and con
Official- Duration
- 1 years
- Qualification
- Graduate Diploma
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Perth
- WA · +2 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 120764B
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Course overview
A first-of-its-kind Australian program for artists, producers and cultural innovators, this course combines creativity and entrepreneurship to help transform ideas into impactful ventures. Delivered by WAAPA at ECU’s City Campus, it blends industry collaboration, real-world projects and mentorship with learning in design thinking, innovation and cultural leadership. With specialist pathways in Creative Producing, Digital Scenography and Social Innovation, you'll gain the skills, networks and confidence to shape the future of the creative economy.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Bachelor degree; or Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 7.5L 8 · R 7 · W 7 · S 8
- TOEFL iBTOverall 102L 28 · R 24 · W 27 · S 26
- PTE AcademicOverall 73L 79 · R 65 · W 65 · S 79
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 191L 200 · R 185 · W 185 · S 200
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 191L 200 · R 185 · W 185 · S 200
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Bachelor degree; or Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Rolling intake | — | — | — | $42,700per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Graduate Diploma in Creative Arts Entrepreneurship and Cultural Innovationecu.edu.au
- Edith Cowan Universityecu.edu.au
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