Master of Creative Industries and Master of Media and Communications

About the course

This double master’s degree lets you study creative industries alongside media and communications, building advanced skills across content creation, production and strategic communication. You’ll learn in industry-style environments, including production studios and a digital newsroom, and develop a professional portfolio through practical projects. Designed to accelerate learning, it leads to two separate postgraduate qualifications in media and creative practice.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across media, screen, audio and digital communication industries, combining creative practice with strategic communication skills. Career directions may include content producer, journalist or data journalist, podcast/radio producer, digital or social media strategist, communications/PR specialist, and campaign or media project roles. This double master’s degree supports advancement or career change within the creative industries and media communications sectors.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)