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Diploma of Creative Industries

Collarts

Melbourne, Australia
1 year
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

An MA with film, Music or digital media production specialisms for careers in the creative industries.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Creative Industries to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in music (changing music creation
Shorts and television. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Cinema programming or marketing
Film making
Animation
Creative and media industries
PhD study

Curriculum

Students specialise in film (production and consumption of feature films)
Music (changing music creation
Distribution and audiences) or digital media production (documentaries
Shorts and television
Ending with their own short film)
Alongside research and communication skills development.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor-level degree (cognate
Or non-cognate with portfolio)
Or 5 years of experience in a design or related field plus portfolio
Interview and portfolio review
Aged at least 18
English proficiency.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor-level degree, Or 5 years of experience in a design or related field plus a portfolio, Interview and portfolio review by academic staff, Genuine Student criteria, Aged at least 18

Language tests

IELTS 6.5

Other requirements

Portfolio required
Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Passport Copy
Academic Transcripts
Qualification Certificates
English Proficiency Evidence If Required
Genuine Student Supporting Documents If Applicable

How to apply

Review the program admission requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic records and any program-specific documents. Complete the official application and submit the requested supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if required. Pay any applicable official application fee. Review the admissions decision and arrange visa documents if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$30,536 AUD
Application fee	$100 AUD
Deposit	$1,000 AUD

Program details

Campus	Melbourne
Faculty or school	Postgraduate
Department	Creative Industries
Teaching language	English
Credit value	48
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0
Scholarship note	International merit scholarships may be available: published 2026 guidance shows AUD 4000 for diploma full-course awards, Subject to eligibility.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
12 Feb 2027
90 days left
Program starts
June 2027
Apply by
15 Apr 2027
152 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jul 2027
243 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.