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Master of Creative Industries (ARM301.3)

Masters.
University of Canberra

500

in world overall ranking*

57

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Master of Creative Industries develops leadership and strategic capability for work in the creative and cultural sectors. You’ll study through the School of Arts & Communication and can learn via on-campus and online options in a blended delivery environment. The course is designed to help you manage creative projects, navigate industry change and build professional influence. This is a masters qualification in creative industries and cultural leadership. The programme delivers postgraduate depth in theory, applied practice, and professional standards for specialist career progression.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across the creative and cultural economy, including arts and cultural management, creative producing, program or project management, and leadership roles in government, community organisations, and private creative businesses. The degree supports careers in organisations such as galleries, festivals, cultural institutions, media and communication teams, and creative enterprises. This is a masters-level pathway into creative industries leadership and management. Preparing graduates for advanced professional, specialist, and leadership roles in the discipline.


Living Costs in Canberra**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 23
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,584 - 2,095
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,253 - 1,657
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 4 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 264 - 348

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$39,000 per year

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Information

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2 years

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Bruce
Canberra

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconMACC SCHOLARSHIP

A$7,000

tick iconUNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA - GEMS INTERNATIONAL PARTNER SCHOLARSHIP

10% of tuition fees

tick iconINTERNATIONAL COURSE MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

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