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University of Canberra

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Graduate Diploma in Creative and Cultural Futures

  • Graduate Diploma

Futureproof your creative cultural career Whether you are currently working or studying in the creative and cultural sector, or wish to develop an increased understanding of its contemporary issues and challenges, the interdisciplinary Graduate Diploma in Creative and Cultural Futures gives you the...

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
ARG101.1, 096397B
Domestic Fees
$24,000 per year / $24,000 total
International Fees
$33,500 per year / $33,500 total

About this course

Futureproof your creative cultural career

Whether you are currently working or studying in the creative and cultural sector, or wish to develop an increased understanding of its contemporary issues and challenges, the interdisciplinary Graduate Diploma in Creative and Cultural Futures gives you the opportunity to futureproof your career in the rapidly changing cultural sector. Based in Canberra, with access to the city's major cultural institutions and vibrant creative community, your experiential learning will be enriched and enlivened thanks to these close links and through research-led teaching from the Faculty's internationally recognised Centre for Creative and Cultural Research.

Rather than focusing solely on current workplace needs, this diploma will expand your thinking around critical issues, such as access, audiences, impact, innovation and leadership, meaning you'll be well-placed to take up positions of influence across a range of fields, including digital media arts, film production, community arts, creative writing, global studies, cultural policy and planning, heritage and conservation, and the galleries, libraries, archives, museums and records (GLAMR) sector. Progression from this course to the Master of Arts in Creative and Cultural Futures is available by enrolling in additional units.

Study locations

Canberra

What you will learn

  • reflect critically on contemporary issues for the cultural and creative sectors
  • apply professional knowledge and skills, and key techniques and approaches, relevant to a specific area of creative and cultural practice
  • work independently and collaboratively to develop creative solutions to real-world problems and develop entrepreneurial approaches to implement these solutions
  • evaluate and apply strategies for cultural leadership and communication across a range of professional and community contexts.

Career pathways

  • Arts administrator
  • Gallery/Museum director
  • Digital collections strategist
  • Arts/cultural policy analyst
  • Experience manager
  • Cultural content developer
  • Writer
  • Filmmaker
  • Multimedia developer
  • Cultural entrepreneur
  • Interpretation specialist
  • Conservator
  • Head of heritage
  • Heritage consultant
  • Curator
  • Gallery manager
  • Indigenous heritage officer
  • Collections manager
  • Heritage manager
  • Engineering heritage consultant
  • Historic buildings conservation officer
  • Culture and heritage officer
  • Heritage site manager
  • Heritage and cultural policy adviser

Credit for prior study or work

There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy. Credit is not permitted towards completion of a graduate certificate.