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Master of Creative Arts
Federation University Australia
- Ballarat, Australia
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A degree-completion programme awarded by Yorkville University for graduates of a Toronto Film School creative-arts diploma.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate understanding of Creative Arts
- Develop creative work using appropriate techniques and tools
- Critique projects using discipline-relevant artistic and professional criteria
- Present and document creative processes and outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Production executive
- Producer
- Studio head
- Casting director
- Talent agent
- Executive producer
- Consultant
- Development executive
- Creative director
Curriculum
- Degree-completion study on top of a creative-arts diploma. Twelve core courses include Creative Arts in Ethical and Legal Context
- Managing Projects in the Creative Arts
- Financial Leadership
- Entrepreneurship and the Creative Arts
- and two Graduating Projects. General-education courses
- Such as design thinking and psychology of creativity
- Make up the rest
- With four electives.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree
- Or overseas equivalent. Students must prove they meet the English language requirement as determined by the Victorian Institute for Teaching to be eligible for registration. For further information on how to apply as an international student
- Please see link.
Accepted academic background
Undergraduate degree with an honours year (minimum second class) including a thesis, Or honours equivalence through professional, Study and research experience (https://federation.edu.au/research/graduate-research-school/prospective-students/check-your-eligibility/english-language-proficiency-requirements-for-overseas-applicants), Graduate Certificate in Research is the pathway.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT 92-93 (writing 22)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results
- Recommendation Letters
- Research Proposal.
How to apply
- Check honours or research-master entry
- English (IELTS 6.5
- No band below 6. And find a supervisor. Apply at any time through StudyLink or a Federation agent. Upload a 250-word project summary
- Transcripts
- Thesis abstract or honours-equivalence statement
- Publications list
- Two referee reports
- Passport
- English test and a statement of study purpose. Accept the offer and pay the fee deposit via Flywire. Receive the Confirmation of Enrolment and apply for the student visa with OSHC.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $30,400 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $25 AUD |
| Deposit | $1,000 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Mt Helen Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Graduate Research School |
| Department | Graduate Research School |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 96 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $30,400 AUD per year. The application fee is $25 AUD. The deposit is $1,000 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 92-93 (writing 22).