Creative Industries

The creative sector is rapidly emerging as an economic force to be reckoned with – more than half a million Australians now work in this fast-growing and dynamic sector. Encompassing arts management; music, film, television and radio; screen and film production and practice; the performing and visual arts; advertising and marketing; writing, publishing and print media; and software development and interactive content, the sector offers diverse and rewarding career opportunities.

This course will take your career in the media and creative industries to the next level by teaching you a range of practical and entrepreneurial knowledge and skills, and through your utilisation of world-class production studios, so you can produce, publish, distribute and promote media and creative projects in a real-world context.

Key features

• You’ll learn from award-winning writers, filmmakers, documentary makers, broadcasters, and audio and music specialists.
• You’ll develop skills in the design and delivery of projects for a range of platforms and media.
• Units allow you to grow your entrepreneurship skills and understanding of the online environment.
• You will work on practical projects in world-class production facilities.

Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above - 48 ECTS

The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this master 

• Creative Entrepreneurship
• Digital Media Strategies
• The Creative Industries
•  Creative Production Portfolio 
• Digital Audio/ Radio Production
•  Interactive Communication
• Social Media 
• Storytelling Techniques
• Non-Fiction Screen Media 
• The Art of Recording
• Music Production 
• Writing the Real 
• Performance Practices 
• Screen Investigations 

Minimum admission requirements  

• Australian level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent in relevant field 
• GPA of 4.50 (out of 7.00)

English language requirements

IELTS of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent

All applicants for undergraduate or postgraduate coursework studies at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.

Want to improve your English level for admission?
Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• Flexible study schedule
• Experienced teachers
• Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

Enroll in the course

The university offers scholarships to students to address financial need or hardship, academic excellence, sporting achievement and in recognition of outstanding character. It can also provide financial assistance with loans and grants to students who have difficulty with basic living expenses and help with fees. Each year Macquarie University awards around $2.5 million in scholarships, most of which are given on the basis of financial need or other hardship.