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Master of Creative Industries

Masters.
Macquarie University

166

in world overall ranking*

23

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Master of Creative Industries builds advanced capability in designing, producing and managing creative media projects. You’ll develop skills in aesthetics, digital production and project delivery across platforms, supported by access to professional studios, theatres and production tools. The course is flexible and recognises prior study or experience, with different admission points and study options on campus. This is a Master coursework degree in media and creative industries.

Career outcome

This degree supports career progression or transition in a fast-changing creative economy. You’ll strengthen capabilities in creative entrepreneurship, design thinking, production workflows and project management for screen, audio, digital and cross-platform contexts. Graduates may pursue roles in media production, content development, communications, creative project coordination, and related creative businesses, as well as work with studios, agencies, cultural organisations and digital platforms. This is a Master coursework qualification in media and communication.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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

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$34,600 per year

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Information

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2 years

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February, July

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North Ryde

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C000171

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

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A$10,000

tick iconVICE-CHANCELLOR'S INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

Up to A$10,000

tick iconASEAN - MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY $10,000 EARLY ACCEPTANCE SCHOLARSHIP

A$10,000

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