Graduate Diploma of Creative Industries

Fuel your creative excellence. Make work that matters. Lead with purpose.

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Trimesters

6

Subjects

STUDY MODES

On Campus, Blended

NEXT INTAKE

June 2026

LOCATION

Melbourne (Collingwood)

Specialise your creative practice


The Graduate Diploma of Creative Industries is a postgraduate coursework degree designed for emerging and established creatives ready to deepen their practice and expand their impact.

Combining theoretical exploration with hands-on practical work, the course equips you with advanced skills, industry insight, and the professional confidence to navigate today’s cultural and commercial creative landscape.

During the program, you’ll select a specialisation and develop a self-directed project from initial concept through to completion, supported by a robust research framework. Mentored by experienced educators and industry professionals, you’ll refine your artistic voice while gaining a comprehensive understanding of how the creative sector operates.

With a focus on creative practices grounded in critical inquiry, collaboration and entrepreneurial thinking, the Graduate Diploma of Creative Industries empowers you to position your work within industry and shape the future of Australia’s creative economy.

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