A6004 Master of Cultural and Creative Industries

The course is structured in four parts: Part A. Core studies, Part B. Applied Studies, Part C. Professional practice studies and Part D. Elective studies.  

A research pathway is also available subject to meeting eligibility requirements.

Part A. Core studies

These studies provide you with foundation knowledge and skills in the field of cultural and creative industries at a graduate level. They will immerse you in cultural and creative industries studies and provide you with the opportunity to apply specialised understanding of the field in real world settings. They draw on best practices within the broad field of cultural and creative industries studies practice and research to further your understanding of the complex ecosystem in which cultural and economic goals and dynamics combine in ways that transgress traditional disciplinary and policy boundaries.

Part B. Applied studies

The focus of these studies is professional or scholarly work that can contribute to a portfolio of professional development.

Part C. Professional practice studies

Designed in association with industry experts, select from this suite of professional enhancement offerings to build essential competencies for your career pathway.

Part D. Elective studies

Select from a range of options designed to enhance specific knowledge and skills in Cultural and Creative Industries and related fields. Units not taken in Part A and Part B are also available as elective options.

Master's entry points

Depending on prior qualifications you may receive entry level credit (a form of block credit) which determines your point of entry to the course. 

• If you are admitted at entry level 1 you complete 96 credit points, comprising Part. A, Part. B, Part. C and Part. D. 
• If you are admitted at entry level 2 you complete 72 credit points, comprising Part. A, Part. B, Part. C (6 credit points) and Part. D (12 credit points).
• If you are admitted at entry level 3 you complete 48 credit points, comprising Part. A (36 credit points) and Part. B.

Note: Students eligible for credit for prior studies may elect not to receive the credit and complete one of the higher credit-point options.

Course progression maps

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

If you are eligible to enrol in the 1.5-year entry point, you have the option of completing this course intensively over a 12-month period by following the intensive course progression map.

The course comprises 96 credit points and is structured in four parts: Part A. Core studies, Part B. Applied studies, Part C. Professional practice studies and Part D. Elective studies.

Units are 6 credit points unless otherwise stated. 

Part A. Core studies (42 credit points)

You must complete 42 credit points of core studies, comprising:
- 24 credit points from the following list; and
- 18 credit points of Specified elective studies.

Note 1. You can only complete one of APG5082 or APG5068.

Note 2: Entry level 3 completes only 36 credit points, including 24 credit points from the following list and 12 credit points of specified elective studies. 

• APG5068 Creative cities (12 credit points)

• APG5082 Creative entrepreneurship in cultural industries (12 credit points)

• APG5662 Cultural and creative industries (12 credit points)

Specified elective studies (18 credit points)

You must complete 18 credit points from the following units:

Note: Entry level 3 is only required to complete 12 credit points.

• APG5067 Sustainable cultural development 

• APG5200 Sports events and cities: Discourses, practices and power

• APG5211 Cultural policy

• APG5452 Cultural events, exhibitions and festivals 

Part B. Applied studies (12 credit points)

You must complete 12 credit points from the following capstone units:

Note: APG5066 is a study tour unit.

• APG5044 Professional skills for internship (12 credit points)

• APG5066 Shanghai city lab (12 credit points)

• APG5485 Research portfolio (12 credit points)

• APG5157 Contemporary industry challenges (12 credit points)

• APG5856 Research project (12 credit points)

• APG5969 Advanced simulation (12 credit points)

Part C. Professional practice studies (12 credit points)

You must complete 12 credit points from the following units:

Note 1. Entry level 2 is only required to complete 6 credit points.
Note 2. If you intend to complete the Research pathway you must complete APG5084.

• APG5084 Designing research

• APG5129 Evaluation

• APG5136 Mindfulness for workplace wellbeing and productivity

• APG5170 Social entrepreneurship challenge in the Pacific

• APG5393 Ethical theory

• APG5457 Digital cultures and platforms

• APG5470 Managing multicultural teams

• APG5471 Leadership in intercultural environments

• APG5652 Language and intercultural communication

• APG5805 Project planning and management in international development

• APG5966 Academic and professional presentation skills

• APG5967 Professional enhancement A

• APG5968 Professional enhancement B (12 credit points)

• MON5750 Monash Innovation Guarantee

Part D. Elective studies (30 credit points)

You must complete:

• - Entry level 1: 30 credit points from the elective lists below

• - Entry level 2: 12 credit points from the elective lists below

Note 1. Units are grouped into areas of interest. You may choose units from one area or across various areas to tailor your degree. The same units may appear in multiple areas/parts however each unit can only be credited once towards the degree.
Note 2. You may take up to 12 credit points of approved units from other Arts Graduate coursework programs subject to meeting individual unit prerequisites. These units must be selected from the Core studies and/or Elective studies parts.
Note 3. You may complete units not undertaken from Parts A, B, or C.

Urban cultures electives

• APG5453 Screen cities: Creative contexts

• APG5782 Film festivals in local and international contexts

• DGN5203 Design for culture and heritage

Digital cultures electives

• APG5457 Digital cultures and platforms

• APG5458 Digital media policy and governance

Cultural markets and audiences electives

• APG5128 Cultural tourism and events management 

• APG5366 Strategic communications in a digital era

• APG5373 Engaging audiences 

• APG5374 Data analytics in communications 

• APG5389 Tourism industry and marketing 

• APG5456 Understanding media audiences

• MKF5601 Social media marketing 

• MKF5926 Integrated marketing communication 

Media and creative practice electives

• APG5095 Journalism practice

• APG5135 Video journalism

• APG5182 Digital journalism

• APG5205 Creative interventions: Achieving change through global collaboration

• APG5352 Photography

• APG5366 Strategic communications in a digital era

• APG5367 Campaigns, advocacy and change 

• APG5381 Effective crisis communications

• APG5401 Global media industries

• APG5640 Media, law and ethics 

• APG5642 Investigative and data journalism

Public policy and cultural change electives

• APG5101 Foundations of public policy 

• APG5103 Policy analysis 

• APG5189 Measuring Effectiveness in International Development

• APG5454 Screen and social justice

Arts enrichment electives

Note: A maximum of 12 credit points can be completed from the Arts enrichment electives.

• APG5136 Mindfulness for workplace wellbeing and productivity

• APG5170 Social entrepreneurship challenge in the Indo-Pacific

• APG5470 Managing multicultural teams

• APG5471 Leadership in intercultural environments

Research pathway (24 credit points) - optional

You can complete a research pathway in your course if:

• - you have achieved a minimum weighted average mark of 80% in the units of this course;

• - you have the permission of the Course Director; and

• - a suitable thesis supervisor is available.

If you are admitted into the course at entry level 1 or 2, the following unit replacements will apply:
- APG5084 Designing research as offered in Part C.
- APG5849 Research thesis A replaces 6 credit points from Part D.
- APG5850 Research thesis B replaces 12 credit points from Part B.

If you are admitted into the course at entry level 3, the replacement units will be determined based on previous study in consultation with the Course Director.

Note 1. APG5084 Designing research is a co-requisite for enrolment in APG5849 Research thesis A and must be completed in the same semester.
Note 2. Undertaking the research pathway does not guarantee entry into a graduate research degree (e.g. Masters by Research, PhD).

You must complete 24 credit points from the following list.

• APG5084 Designing research

• APG5849 Research thesis A

• APG5850 Research thesis B