Graduate Certificate of Cultural and Creative Industries

About the course

The Graduate Certificate of Cultural and Creative Industries will prepare you with foundational knowledge of the cultural sector. The course examines the trends and transformation of the global cultural and creative industries essential for those seeking to work in these industries. The course draws on research and teaching expertise from Monash academics in cross-disciplinary areas of cultural management, cultural policy, film and media studies, cultural economics and strategic communication.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue entry-level or upskilling roles across cultural and creative organisations, including arts and cultural administration, program and project support, communications and audience development, cultural policy support, and roles within festivals, galleries, museums, screen and media, and related creative businesses. The course also provides a pathway into further postgraduate study in the sector. This is a Graduate Certificate in Media & Communication. Preparing graduates for communication management, campaign leadership, corporate advisory roles, and further research study.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)