Master of Creative Industries
Arts and humanities
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. In the Master of Creative Industries, you’ll develop an understanding of a range of approaches to contemporary production, distribution and audience engagement in the creative industries. 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.
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Coursework)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- North Ryde
- NSW
- Course code
- CRICOS 099159C
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Course 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. In the Master of Creative Industries, you’ll develop an understanding of a range of approaches to contemporary production, distribution and audience engagement in the creative industries. 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.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent 2. AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent or AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent, and two years relevant approved work experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning 3. AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65 or 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 or 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 Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
Academic qualifications
Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.
Prior tertiary weighted average mark
WAM 65%
65%
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
1. AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent 2. AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent or AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent, and two years relevant approved work experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning 3. AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65 or 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 or 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
Additional entry requirement
Recognised AQF-7-equivalent bachelor degree; course-specific WAM, discipline, qualification or experience; English proficiency.
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 · Semester 2 | North Ryde | 26 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | North Ryde | 22 February 2027 | — | $79,200per year | International students |
Where it is taught
North Ryde
PrimaryNSW
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Creative Industriesmq.edu.au
- Macquarie Universitymq.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Academic Entry for International Students - Undergraduate (July 2026)Official source
- Macquarie Undergraduate Course Guide 2027Official source
- Academic entry requirements for international studentsOfficial source
- Macquarie official 2027 Coursefinder pagesOfficial source
- Macquarie English language requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source