A4017 Graduate Certificate of Cultural and Creative Industries
Faculty of Arts
Graduate Certificate of Cultural and Creative Industries (A4017) is a 0.5 years full-time, 24-credit-point, graduate certificate course from the Faculty of Arts, taught at Caulfield. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.
- Credit points
- 24
- Duration
- 0.5 years full time
- 1 years part time
- Campus
- Caulfield
- On campus
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
The Graduate Certificate of Cultural and Creative Industries will prepare you with foundational knowledge of the cultural sector. The course examines the trends and transformation of the global cultural and creative industries essential for those seeking to work in these industries. The course draws on research and teaching expertise from Monash academics in cross-disciplinary areas of cultural management, cultural policy, film and media studies, cultural economics and strategic communication. Situated within Melbourne, the cultural hub of Australia, the course offers opportunities for field trips if you are seeking an immersive experience in Melbourne's vibrant cultural and creative sector.
Course structure
Core studies24 credit points
Note: Students without previous study in Creative industries are encouraged to take APG5450 and/or APG5451.
- APG5067Sustainable cultural developmentNo reviews yet6 cp
- APG5068Creative citiesNo reviews yet12 cp
- APG5200Sports events and cities: Discourses, practices and powerNo reviews yet6 cp
- APG5450Cultural policyNo reviews yet6 cp
- APG5451Cultural economy in practiceNo reviews yet6 cp
- APG5452Cultural events, exhibitions and festivalsNo reviews yet6 cp
- APG5662Cultural and creative industriesNo reviews yet12 cp
The handbook's description of this structure
The course comprises 24 credit points of study which provide knowledge, skills, attitudes and values required of skilled practitioners working in a range of fields addressing cultural and creative industries.
Course Progression map
The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.
The course comprises 24 points.
Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.
You must complete (24 points) from:
Note: Students without previous study in Creative industries are encouraged to take APG5450 and/or APG5451.
- APG5067 Sustainable cultural development
- APG5068 Creative cities (12 points)
- APG5200 Sports events and cities: Discourses, practices and power
- APG5450 Cultural policy
- APG5451 Cultural economy in practice
- APG5452 Cultural events, exhibition and festivals
- APG5662 Cultural and creative industries (12 points)
Learning outcomes
These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.
Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:
- 1
identify and outline the contemporary character of cultural and creative industries, across industry and policy in national and international contexts;
- 2
investigate a range of practical challenges in the field, and related policy development and implementation, using case studies and fieldwork;
- 3
effectively and appropriately communicate ideas to a variety of audiences (academic, policy, industry and community), verbally and in writing;
- 4
apply knowledge and skills in independent research utilising research methodology and exercising professional ethics.
Entry requirements
English language
Monash Level A, that is: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with no band lower than 50; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test
More information
Progression to further studies
Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to the Master of Cultural and Creative Industries (A6004).
Other information
The Graduate Certificate of Cultural and Creative Industries provides you with foundational skills, knowledge and capabilities for understanding the nature and value of the cultural sector. The course critically examines trends and transformations in the global cultural and creative industries essential for those seeking to work in these and related sectors. The course draws on research and teaching expertise from Monash academics in cross-disciplinary areas of cultural management, cultural policy, creative work, film and media studies, creative heritage, cultural economics and strategic communication. Situated in Melbourne, the cultural hub of Australia, the course develops research and fieldwork opportunities to aid engagement with the city’s vibrant cultural and creative sector as a lens on the local and global importance of the sector.
Contacts
- Academic Coordinator
- Professor Paul Long
Common questions
How long is Graduate Certificate of Cultural and Creative Industries?
0.5 years full time, 24 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 1 semesters of full-time study.
Where can I study Graduate Certificate of Cultural and Creative Industries?
At Caulfield.
How do I plan my Graduate Certificate of Cultural and Creative Industries units?
Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.