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University of Melbourne

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Master of Art Curatorship

  • Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Art Curatorship has been taught at the University of Melbourne for nearly 30 years.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Course Code
027565G
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Mar, Jul

About this course

The Master of Art Curatorship has been taught at the University of Melbourne for nearly 30 years. This comprehensive program incorporates theoretical, historical and practical study units that focus on the changing role of art museums and arts organisations in collecting, interpreting and exhibiting art. Leading professionals from the Australian art world contribute to teaching programs, as well as the staff of the University's cultural collections and the Grimwade Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation, ensuring all knowledge you gain is relevant and contemporary.

Study locations

Parkville

What you will learn

200 point program (2 years full-time or part-time equivalent)

This is our most popular program for those who have completed undergraduate study. No experience is necessary.

  • 50 points of Compulsory subjects
  • 50 points of Foundation subjects (to be completed in the first 100 points)
  • Minimum 50 points of Core subjects (with a maximum 100 points)
  • Maximum 50 points of Elective subjects

Career pathways

On graduation from the Master of Art Curatorship, you will be ready for work in professional fields including:

  • Art auctioneering
  • Arts policy and law
  • Art publishing and archiving
  • Collection, gallery and exhibition management
  • Freelance curating
  • Artist-run spaces
  • Curatorship and an art museum or art space

Graduates have also gone on to work in global institutions including:

  • Alcaston gallery
  • Arts and Industry Biennial Trust New Zealand
  • Art Gallery of Western Australia
  • Christie's Auction House, London
  • National Gallery of Victoria
  • National Museum of Singapore

How to apply

Domestic student application deadlines

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Creative Arts courses at University of Melbourne.
83.2%
Overall satisfaction
80.1%
Skill scale
80.8%
Teaching scale
66.7%
Employed full-time
$62k
Average salary