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University of Melbourne

  • 37% international / 63% domestic

Master of Arts and Cultural Management

  • Masters (Coursework)

Gain superior knowledge and a firm skill base to pursue management careers in the arts and cultural sector.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Course Code
073305A
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Mar, Jul

About this course

Gain superior knowledge and a firm skill base to pursue management careers in the arts and cultural sector. The Master of Arts and Cultural Management will develop your transferable skills so you can traverse a broad range of art form contexts, including film, theatre, dance, music and the visual arts.

With a vocational pathway in mind, the Master of Arts and Cultural Management program includes an optional internship placement. You'll develop a practical understanding of cultural policy development in local councils and government.

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 Foundation subjects (must be completed in the first 100 points of the program)
  • 5 Compulsory subjects (62.5 points)
  • Minimum of 62.5 points of Core subjects (maximum of 87.5 points)
  • Maximum of 25 points of Elective subjects

Career pathways

As a Master of Arts and Cultural Management graduate, you can expect to advance your career in areas including:

  • Screen-based production, distribution and exhibition
  • Festivals
  • Galleries and museums
  • Community arts
  • Theatre, dance and performing arts
  • Cultural policy development and evaluation
  • Art marketing, development, philanthropy and fundraising

Our graduates are employed at leading arts and cultural organisations across Australia and internationally, including:

  • Roundabout Theatre, new York
  • Arts Centre Melbourne
  • Melbourne International Film Festival
  • Edinburgh International Comedy Festival
  • Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
  • Australia Ballet

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