Melbourne,
VIC,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Cultural and Creative Industries in Caulfield East Australia | Monash University
Monash University
|
Caulfield East Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
40,200
(c. USD28,353.06)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Cultural and Creative Industries program acknowledges the cultural sector as one of today's most vibrant and forward-thinking fields. From music and film to digital media, gaming, publishing, visual and performing arts, tourism, crafts, design, and fashion, these areas present thriving career paths. Leaders at local, national, and global levels recognize that the cultural sector's impact extends beyond financial gains, playing a vital role in societal health. This interdisciplinary degree equips students with a comprehensive understanding of this fast-evolving industry and its diverse career prospects, crucial for both developed and developing nations. The program serves as a personalized guide to exciting roles in independent arts and creative industries, cultural policy and governance, community development, or exploring cultural economies through historical and modern lenses. Students can engage in research or internship projects, blending theory with practice to address local and global challenges across individual, community, corporate, and governmental spheres. Opportunities like the Shanghai City Lab unit allow immersive study of Asia's emerging global cultural hub. Taught by renowned academics, the program also features insights from policymakers, industry leaders, cultural advocates, urban planners, and community organizations such as Renew Newcastle, Melbourne cultural policymakers, music activists, and indigenous cultural consultants.
CAREER PATHS
Managing a creative studio,Employment in marketing, design, and digital media firms,Cultural advisory services.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Entry level 1:
An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least credit (60%) average, or equivalent qualification and experience approved by the faculty.
Entry level 2:
An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline including humanities or social sciences with at least credit (60%) average, or equivalent qualification and experience approved by the faculty.
Or
An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline including humanities or social sciences with at least a 50% average in both qualifications, or equivalent qualification and experience approved by the faculty.
Or
A minimum of five years work experience in a cognate field* and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline including humanities or social sciences with at least credit (60%) average
*Applicants are required to provide a Curriculum Vitae and a reference from their employer.
Entry level 3:
An Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline including humanities or social sciences with at least credit (60%) average, or equivalent qualification and experience approved by the faculty.
Level A
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0
Pearson Test of English (Academic): 58 Overall score, No PTE communicative skills score below 50
TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 Overall score, with minimum scores: Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18 and Writing 21
Paper-based TOEFL 550 Test of written English: 4.5
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) 176 No skill score below 169
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) 176 No skill score below 169
Tuition
AUD
40,200