Cultural and Creative Industries - A6004
Master's degree
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 business models of global digital industries, our agile content will prepare you for a career in this expanding sector.
Who is the course suited to?
This course is intended for all who work or want to work in the arts, cultural and creative industries; in the public, independent or commercial sectors; in cultural policy and industry governance; in urban cultural regeneration and branding; or in culture and development projects. It provides project-workers and creative entrepreneurs with the big picture and informed insight they need to turn their passion into a successful self-directed career.
How will the course help advance your career?
The Master of Cultural and Creative Industries will give you a clear grasp of the structures and dynamics of this fast-moving sector and how you can make a real difference within it. Our program involves practitioners and industry experts, field trips and concrete case studies, capped by the kind of analytical and empirical research required for contemporary employment in policy, arts, business and social enterprise. Career options include:
- Consulting to arts industries, galleries, museums and cultural institutions,
- Cultural consultancy,
- Developing entrepreneurship in cultural industries,
- Policy development,
- Running a creative studio,
- Working within marketing, design and digital media agencies.
At a glance
Course Details
Location |
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Duration |
1 year/1.5 years/2 years (full time), depending on prior qualifications. See entry requirements. |
Start date |
First Semester (February), Second Semester (July) |
Qualification |
Master of Cultural and Creative Industries |
Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
Qualifications
Entry level 1: 96 points to complete Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time | An 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-time | An 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. Or 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-time | An Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant * discipline with at least credit (60%) average. |
*Cognate disciplines include: humanities or social sciences
English requirements
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
The course structure and progression map can be viewed in the Handbook.
See also: Arts course maps
Making the application
Future students
Self assess for credit eligibility
Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
Full fee
Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2026 are:
A$30,900
Fee assistance
As a full fee-paying student, you may be eligible to apply for the optional FEE-HELP to assist you to pay all or part of your tuition fees.
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Other costs and fees
For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.
