Graduate Certificate in Creative Industries

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

1. Reflect on contemporary issues for today's creative industries.
2. Analyse and apply professional knowledge and skills, and key techniques and approaches, relevant to a specific area of creative and professional practice, including Indigenous approaches to knowledge and creativity.
3. Evaluate and apply strategies for creative communication across a range of professional and community contexts.
4. Work independently and collaboratively to develop creative solutions to real-world problems and to develop entrepreneurial approaches to implement these solutions.

The 100% online Graduate Certificate in Creative Industries is your pathway to refining and expanding your creative expertise. Designed for both aspiring and established professionals, this course develops your problem-solving, critical thinking, technical, and cultural skills, all while building the professional judgement needed to excel in creative and cultural sectors.

You’ll explore contemporary issues, experiment with innovative approaches, and apply professional knowledge across a variety of contexts, including Indigenous approaches to creativity. Flexible online learning allows you to fit study around your life, with elective options to tailor your learning to your interests and career ambitions.

By graduation, you’ll be ready to take on diverse roles in the creative industries, from campaign management and cultural leadership to strategy and production. This course is part of a nested program, so you can build on it by progressing to the Master of Creative Industries. With UC’s practical focus and industry-connected expertise, you’ll gain the skills, confidence, and entrepreneurial mindset to make an impact in a competitive and evolving field.

Recommended study pattern

Year 1

Semester 1

• Indigeneity and the Creative Sector G (11863)
• Restricted Choice Unit

Semester 2

• Creativity and Digital Engagement G (11862)
• Impact and Enterprise G (11155)

Award requirements

Completion of all 4 subjects, as per the recommended study pattern.

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Indicative total fee $11,875

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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Applicants must have an undergraduate degree (AQF level 7) or equivalent as approved by the University Admissions.

The following Defence members are eligible for direct entry into this course through the Veteran Tertiary Support Program - Postgraduate Course Entry:

• Commissioned Officer (any rank),
• Chaplain or Maritime Spiritual Wellbeing Officer,
• Senior Non-Commissioned Defence Force Members (E-6 or higher),
• Defence Force Members - Other Ranks (E-2 to E-5) with three or more years experience.

At UC, we want to help you get the credit you deserve for the hard work you've already done. Whether it’s from previous study, vocational training, or even relevant work experience, you might be eligible to fast-track your degree, finish sooner, and save money along the way.

What Can Count for Credit?

You could gain credit for:

• Completed or partially completed tertiary studies (from a university, TAFE, or college).
• Vocational training at Certificate III level or higher (Australian Qualifications Framework).
• Relevant work experience (if it’s connected to your area of study).

How Does It Work?

If you’ve studied at an institution that has a formal agreement with UC, your credit application will be automatically assessed when you apply for admission—no extra steps needed.

If you’re a domestic student and want credit for other study or work experience, you can apply after accepting your offer to study.