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Postgraduate course

Master of Creative Industries

Macquarie University

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About

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 media 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.

Admission criteria

Relevant work experience may be considered. Students seeking admission on the basis of relevant work experience must provide:

  • a current resume or CV
  • at least one reference from a supervisor
  • a statement of purpose
  • a portfolio may be requested.

Upload your documents as PDFs within the UAC application if you are seeking admission on the basis of work experience.

Different admission points are possible for this program. Depending on your prior qualifications, work experience, Weighted Average Mark or other recognised prior learning, you may qualify for entry to a shorter duration of the course. Above are shown only the admissions requirements for the longest duration. Refer to full course details for information on other admission points (durations).

Related fields for prior qualifications

Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Graphic and Design Studies, Communication and Media Studies, Studies in Human Society, Language and Literature, Political Science and Policy Studies, Marketing and Business, Public Relations

Relevant experience

Work experience in the media, screen, performance, dance, or music industries in a production orientated role, government relations, media writing, advocacy, education, media strategy, international relations, PR, advertising Public Service, Consultancy

Contact Future Students if you have any queries regarding the admission criteria listed: email postgraduate@mq.edu.au or call 9850 6767.

Fees and charges

^ Course fees are indicative only and subject to change. View fee information on the Macquarie University website.

Australian Government financial assistance

Macquarie University scholarships and financial assistance

Equity Scholarships through UAC

Further information

Read the full course details on the Macquarie University website.