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RMIT University

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Master of Arts (Arts Management)

  • Masters (Coursework)

Start a career in gallery, event and museum project management with a degree that brings together a global network of curators, academics, managers and artists.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Course Code
MC280, 103234C
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb
Domestic Fees
$24,000 per year / $48,000 total
International Fees
$32,640 per year / $65,280 total

About this course

The Master of Arts (Arts Management) is designed to teach you core strategic skills and knowledge to help you succeed in the arts industry. Whether you are pursuing a career in the arts management field, or you are already working in it, your studies in this degree will help you gain capabilities that broaden your professional opportunities as an artist or manager.

From managing festivals, events and museums to working as an advisor in the community, education and government sector, you'll emerge from this degree as a highly skilled, reflective and ethical practitioner committed to making a contribution to arts management and the community.

Learning from industry practitioners and professional educators, you'll recognise, develop and extend your professional knowledge, skills, attitudes and values within a flexible learning framework. Upon completion of this degree, you will be aware of the changing nature of this industry, and be able to work within various context of this environment.

You'll have many opportunities to develop networks with industry practitioners to help establish yourself in this space.

Entry requirements

You must have:

  • successfully completed an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification)

or

  • have at least 5 years of relevant work experience or professional practice.

To have your professional experience considered you must include in your application a CV and a personal statement that details your experience.

Study locations

Melbourne City

Career pathways

The arts industry is increasingly demanding qualifications and professional training. Graduates of the Master of Arts (Arts Management) are employable as senior practitioners in areas including arts administration and management, and project management in a variety of educational, training, community and arts settings.

Career paths are broad but all have a focus on arts, community and policy development and engagement and include roles such as:

  • arts officer in local government
  • community officer
  • policy advisor to government
  • management for cultural and artistic institutions
  • festival manager
  • curator
  • freelance artist