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Master of Creative Industries


  • The University of Newcastle
  • Course CRICOS Code:096166F
  • World Ranking (QS):NO.197
  • Course Duration:1.5 years
  • Australian State:New South WalesNSW
  • Australian City:Newcastle
  • Course Intake:Term 1,Term 2,Term 3

Course Description

The University of Newcastle's Master of Creative Industries offers a unique degree that will engage your creativity for social and cultural innovation; and provide a platform to explore your ideas and transform your passions into viable commercial endeavours. If you define yourself as a creator, shape-shifter, or innovator; then this is the program for you. Using first-rate facilities you will collaborate in an interdisciplinary learning environment to transform your ideas and passions into a commercial product and learn how to expose your product to the marketplace. You will graduate with the ability to understand what industry and communities require to drive social and cultural change.

Basic Information

Course Discipline Creative Industries
Faculty Faculty of Arts
Qualification Level Masters Degree (Postgraduate)
2025 Course Tuition Fee (Annual) $AUD 37,665
Course Duration 1.5 years
Campus(es) Newcastle

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements The Master of Creative Industries is an 80 or 120 unit postgraduate qualification. For admission into the 80-unit program, applicants must have one of the following qualifications or equivalent: Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma; or Bachelor Honours Degree; or Bachelor Degree in a related field plus one year’s relevant work experience; or Diploma or Advanced Diploma plus five years' relevant work experience. For admission into the 120-unit program, applicants must have one of the following qualifications or equivalent: Bachelor Degree in a related field; or At least seven years’ relevant work experience. Related fields and relevant work experience includes advertising design, architecture, design, electronic games, fashion, film, music, performing arts, publishing, radio, television, visual arts, or equivalent. Work experience can be identified through: certified copies of all relevant qualifications, a detailed CV, and a statement of service or signed letters from employers confirming your role, duties and period of employment.
English Requirements IELTS overall minimum - 6.5 IELTS section minimum - 6.0
Portfolio Required NO
Work Experience Required NO