Master of Arts and Cultural Management

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.

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

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