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Graduate Certificate in Cultural Leadership

  • Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Cultural Leadership consists of four courses that introduce you to contemporary art and the workings of arts and cultural institutions.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.7 - 0.7 years full-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Domestic Fees
$18,000 per year / $22,000 total

About this course

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Cultural Leadership consists of four courses that introduce you to contemporary art and the workings of arts and cultural institutions. It is an ideal short program for those who want to enter cultural leadership from other professional backgrounds or extend their qualifications in this area. Your courses will focus on communication skills for creative disciplines and a critical introduction to exhibitions and the role of art institutions. The program also includes electives in art history, contemporary art, and Aboriginal art.

This suits anyone who intends to play a role in the arts, cultural or creative industries whether from artistic or other professional backgrounds.

Why study at UNSW?

This program will develop your skills or extend your qualifications in: artistic and cultural communication, audience engagement and development, exhibition design and strategic management of cultural organisations.

Program Code
7318
CRICOS Code
082203K
Campus
Paddington
Total Units of Credit (UOC)
24
Indicative Enrolments
5
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Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Cultural Leadership requires a Bachelors degree in any field. Applicants who apply with a bachelors degree completed more than 10 years ago can be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Cultural Leadership where they have continuous history of employment in an art-related field since graduation.

Applicants without a Bachelors degree may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate on a case-by-case basis by the Program Director, on the basis of a continuous history of employment in an art-related field.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Consideration of RPL, including industry experience, will be relevant for:

(a) entry into the program without a Bachelors degree; and

(b) entry with a Bachelors degree awarded more than 10 years prior to proposed year of commencement.

Verified industry experience will include a written statement of service from an employer, client or commissioning agent verifying the position, role, responsibilities, duration and/or project outcomes of employment, service contract or other professional arts engagement.

English language requirements

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If you're completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.

If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • English language tests and university English courses
  • Prior study in the medium of English
  • Other qualifications

If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College's Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.

Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Cultural Leadership requires a Bachelors degree in any field. Applicants who apply with a bachelors degree completed more than 10 years ago can be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Cultural Leadership where they have continuous history of employment in an art-related field since graduation.

Applicants without a Bachelors degree may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate on a case-by-case basis by the Program Director, on the basis of a continuous history of employment in an art-related field.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Consideration of RPL, including industry experience, will be relevant for:

(a) entry into the program without a Bachelors degree; and

(b) entry with a Bachelors degree awarded more than 10 years prior to proposed year of commencement.

Verified industry experience will include a written statement of service from an employer, client or commissioning agent verifying the position, role, responsibilities, duration and/or project outcomes of employment, service contract or other professional arts engagement.

English language requirements


You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If English is not your first language, you'll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • English language tests and university English courses
  • Prior study in the medium of English
  • Other qualifications

If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College's Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.

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Study locations

Paddington

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Career pathways

Potential careers
  • Arts curation, policy or administration
  • Cultural research
  • Festival programming
  • Museum management

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at University of New South Wales (UNSW).
78.9%
Overall satisfaction
75.6%
Skill scale
72.4%
Teaching scale
88%
Employed full-time
$108.5k
Average salary