Master of Arts
A flexible, interdisciplinary master’s programme at Curtin University for advanced study in communications and creative arts.
Best for:Best for graduates or professionals aiming to deepen their expertise in communications, arts, or related fields through a structured yet creative academic experience.
Overview
The Master of Arts at Curtin University is a coursework-based programme designed for students seeking advanced professional skills and critical thinking in their chosen field of study. This programme allows students to specialise in contemporary practices within communications, media, creative arts, or social inquiry while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Graduates develop practical expertise through projects such as creative productions, portfolios, reports, or theses, and may also gain industry experience via internships. The programme caters to both students with and without prior undergraduate degrees in their chosen major, offering flexible durations from one and a half to two years full-time.
What you'll do
- Develop advanced skills and knowledge in a chosen major within communications, media, or creative arts.
- Engage in interdisciplinary study by collaborating with other fields such as social inquiry, media, or creative arts.
- Design, plan, and produce a major project in the form of a creative production, portfolio, report, or thesis.
- Gain analytical, collaborative, and problem-solving skills through critically informed practice.
- Optionally participate in internships to gain professional experience in your field of study.
- Prepare for potential entry into Curtin University’s PhD programme.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any field; applicants without an undergraduate degree in their chosen major may need to complete the full two-year programme.
Language: English proficiency (if applicable, as per Curtin University’s admission requirements).
Instruction: English
- Ability to engage in advanced academic study and research.
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Creative and practical skills relevant to the chosen major.
- Willingness to collaborate across disciplines.
- No specific nationality restrictions.
- Flexible duration based on prior degree alignment with the chosen major (1.5 years for aligned majors, 2 years otherwise).
- No age restrictions.
Funding & terms
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How to apply
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Applicants must submit an application through Curtin University’s official portal. Required documents typically include academic transcripts, proof of English proficiency (if applicable), a personal statement, and any relevant portfolio or work samples. Specific requirements may vary based on the chosen major.
- Academic transcripts (Bachelor’s degree and beyond)
- Proof of English proficiency (if required)
- Personal statement or research proposal
- Portfolio or work samples (if applicable)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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