Master of Creative Industries and Master of Media and Communications

Program Overview

This double degree program in Creative Industries and Media and Communications from Macquarie University in Sydney combines hands-on studio experience with theoretical knowledge. It equips students with skills to navigate the evolving media and creative landscapes, fosters entrepreneurship, and provides access to industry connections and state-of-the-art facilities. The program offers flexibility, personalization, and career advancement opportunities for students seeking to succeed in the global media and creative industries.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Creative Industries and Master of Media and Communications is a double degree program offered by Macquarie University in Sydney.

Master of Creative Industries:

• Develops an understanding of contemporary production, distribution, and audience engagement in the creative industries.
• Advances knowledge of creative project design, aesthetics, and management.

Master of Media and Communications:

• Equips students with the skills to respond to the challenges of the changing mediascape in ethical and socially engaged ways.
• Focuses on digital production, distribution, audience communication and engagement strategies, online journalism, and media practices.
• Provides students with the knowledge and skills to accelerate their careers in contemporary media and communications environments.

Key Features:

• Access to world-class production studios.
• Opportunity to produce, publish, distribute, and promote media and creative projects in a real-world context.
• Instruction from experts of global renown, including award-winning writers, filmmakers, broadcasters, and audio and music specialists.
• Enhancement of employment and career prospects through the development of valuable entrepreneurship skills and an understanding of the online environment.
• Acquisition of advanced design, analytical, and project management skills.
• Development of skills relevant to the design and delivery of projects for a range of platforms and media.
• Access to a state-of-the-art high-tech digital newsroom.
• Development of a deep understanding of convergent media and its application in a digital networked environment.
• Creation of a portfolio of practical work to showcase to employers.
• Development of cross-media and intercultural storytelling abilities.
• Acquisition of technological skills required for professional engagement in the global media and communications industries.
• Opportunity to double knowledge in two complementary or completely different areas.
• Fast-tracking of learning by up to two years, saving time and money.
• Personalization of the double degree by choosing the combination that best kick-starts a career.

Careers:

• The program prepares students for a rapidly evolving job market, equipping them with the skills to adapt and advance their careers.
• Students can upskill or reskill to take the next career step in their current industry or transition to a new field that aligns with their interests.

Other:

• Macquarie University's campus is located in one of the largest business and technology precincts in Australia.
• The university offers flexible study options, personalized degrees, and practical experiences to ensure students graduate with the skills they need for success.