Master of Cultural and Creative Industries
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Become a leading voice in one of the most exciting and innovative sectors of the contemporary world with Monash’s groundbreaking Master of Cultural and Creative Industries. Key to the future of developed and developing countries, this interdisciplinary program provides you with a critical overview of a rapidly-growing sector and its diverse career opportunities. The course examines the trends and transformation of the global cultural and creative industries and multi-faceted challenges facing creative practitioners, cultural managers, creative entrepreneurs and producers, and policymakers. Monash is ranked 47th in the world for Communication and Media Studies (QS Subject Rankings, 2024). You’ll get a detailed understanding of this dynamic sector through learning from a passionate team of cultural researchers and innovators, as well as a range of industry professionals and real-world projects from Australia and overseas. Whether exploring creative clusters in Melbourne and Shanghai, or understanding the
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Caulfield East
- VIC
- Course code
- CRICOS 093655B
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Course overview
Become a leading voice in one of the most exciting and innovative sectors of the contemporary world with Monash’s groundbreaking Master of Cultural and Creative Industries. Key to the future of developed and developing countries, this interdisciplinary program provides you with a critical overview of a rapidly-growing sector and its diverse career opportunities. The course examines the trends and transformation of the global cultural and creative industries and multi-faceted challenges facing creative practitioners, cultural managers, creative entrepreneurs and producers, and policymakers. Monash is ranked 47th in the world for Communication and Media Studies (QS Subject Rankings, 2024). You’ll get a detailed understanding of this dynamic sector through learning from a passionate team of cultural researchers and innovators, as well as a range of industry professionals and real-world projects from Australia and overseas. Whether exploring creative clusters in Melbourne and Shanghai, or understanding the
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Entry level 1: 96 points to complete Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-timeAn Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least credit (60%) average. Entry level 2: 72 points to complete Duration: 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-timeAn Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least credit (60%) average. Or An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least 50% average in both qualifications. A minimum of five years work experience in a relevant field and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate * discipline with at least credit (60%) average. Applicants are required to provide a Curriculum Vitae and a reference from their employer. Entry level 3: 48 points to complete Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-timeAn Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant * discipline with at least credit (60%) average. Cognate disciplines include: humanities or social sciences 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
50%
50%
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- TOEFL iBTOverall 79L 12 · R 13 · W 21 · S 18
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Entry level 1: 96 points to complete Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-timeAn Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least credit (60%) average. Entry level 2: 72 points to complete Duration: 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-timeAn Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least credit (60%) average. Or An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least 50% average in both qualifications. A minimum of five years work experience in a relevant field and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate * discipline with at least credit (60%) average. Applicants are required to provide a Curriculum Vitae and a reference from their employer. Entry level 3: 48 points to complete Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-timeAn Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant * discipline with at least credit (60%) average. Cognate disciplines include: humanities or social sciences
Additional entry requirement
Recognised bachelor-equivalent qualification; course-specific score, discipline and additional requirements; 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 | Caulfield | — | — | $43,400per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Caulfield | — | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Cultural and Creative Industriesmonash.edu
- Monash Universitymonash.edu
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