Program Overview

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Master of Creative Industries

The Master of Creative Industries is a postgraduate degree that enables students to realize their leadership potential and thrive in the creative or cultural sector. This course allows students to tailor their degree to suit their career goals with a broad range of elective units.

About this Course

The Master of Creative Industries course is designed to help students create, pitch, and develop strategies for creative projects and businesses. Students will evaluate and navigate change and uncertainty to confidently produce novel solutions. They will also anticipate, identify, and develop knowledge of key technological developments and their relevance to creative practice.

Course Requirements

The Master of Creative Industries requires 48 credit points. The course is divided into four parts:

• Part 1: Must pass 12 credit points, including required units and restricted choice units.
• Part 2: Must pass between 12 and 24 credit points from specializations, including Digital Marketing, Creative Leadership, Design, and Heritage Materials Conservation.
• Part 3: May do up to 18 credit points from restricted choice units.
• Part 4: Must pass between 6 and 12 credit points from WIL electives or research units.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree (AQF level 7) or equivalent from a recognized tertiary institution. Applicants who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Academic Foundations (EDC201) are also eligible for entry.

Course Duration

The standard duration of the Master of Creative Industries is 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent, with a maximum of 6 years from the date of enrollment to the date of course completion.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Master of Creative Industries, students will be able to:

• Create, pitch, and develop strategies for creative projects and businesses.
• Evaluate and navigate change and uncertainty to confidently produce novel solutions.
• Anticipate, identify, and develop knowledge of key technological developments and their relevance to creative practice.
• Develop and apply creative thinking and methodologies to produce innovative solutions.
• Engage respectfully with Indigenous approaches and knowledge to strengthen the creative sector.

Awards

The official abbreviation for the Master of Creative Industries is Master CreativeIndustries.

Alternative Exits

Students may exit early from the Masters course with any of the following awards if they have met the requirements of that award:

• Graduate Diploma of Creative Industries
• Graduate Certificate in Creative Industries
• Graduate Certificate in Creative Leadership
• Graduate Certificate in Design
• Graduate Certificate in Digital Marketing
• Graduate Certificate in Heritage Materials Conservation

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Master of Creative Industries may pursue careers as:

• Entrepreneur
• Creative Business Owner
• Creative Director
• Agency Director
• Marketing Manager
• Art Director
• Gallery Manager
• Multimedia Artist
• Screen Director
• Senior Designer
• Publicist
• Curator
• Senior Public Servant in the Creative or Cultural sectors

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the Master of Creative Industries are subject to change. The annual fee rates for the course are assessed annually, and the final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrolls.

English Language Requirements

An IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent), is required for admission to the Master of Creative Industries.

Delivery Mode

The Master of Creative Industries is offered in blended, on-campus, and online modes. The blended mode is a mixture of online and on-campus units, while the on-campus mode delivers units on campus. The online mode delivers all units online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.

Location

The Master of Creative Industries is delivered at the University of Canberra's Bruce campus.

Faculty

The Master of Creative Industries is offered by the Faculty of Arts and Design, School of Arts & Communication.

Discipline(s)

The Master of Creative Industries is available in the following disciplines:

• Digital Marketing
• Creative Leadership
• Design
• Heritage Materials Conservation

Available Teaching Periods

The Master of Creative Industries is available in semester 1 and semester 2.

UAC Code

The UAC code for the Master of Creative Industries is not specified.

CRICOS Code

The CRICOS code for the Master of Creative Industries is A.

AQF Level

The Master of Creative Industries is recognized under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) at level 9.

Credit Arrangements

A credit transfer arrangement is available for this course for students who have completed a cognate Bachelor's degree equivalent to AQF 7.

Prior Work and Study Recognition

The University of Canberra recognizes the value of prior work and study experience. Students may be eligible for course credit or direct entry into a postgraduate degree based on their experience.

Typical Study Pattern

The typical study pattern for the Master of Creative Industries is 2 years full-time, with students completing 24 credit points per year. The course is divided into four parts, with students completing required units, restricted choice units, and specializations.

Work Integrated Learning

The Master of Creative Industries includes work-integrated learning (WIL) units, which provide students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in a real-world setting. Students may complete a research project, internship, or professional practice unit as part of their WIL experience.