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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Arts and Cultural Management (Coursework)

Course code: #175AA

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Arts and Cultural Management (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $40,768 AUD

  • Application fee

    $120 AUD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    2 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    073305A

Highlights
Capstone Project

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Options
Internship

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Winter-July 31-May-2023 2023-05-31
Fall-February 30-November-2023 2023-11-30
Winter-July 31-May-2024 2024-05-31

Overview

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 at The University of Melbourne 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.

Whether you want to continue studying or return to study to advance your professional skills, you’ll refine your project management of small and large enterprises and broaden your understanding of issues concerning the arts, including financial management and contract negotiations. 

Designed for those who want to sharpen their leadership potential and abilities to function ethically, imaginatively and resourcefully to advance the arts and promote them nationally and internationally. 

Through the Master of Arts and Cultural Management, you will expand your professional networks and put your skills into practice with a national or international internship placement.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$60,468

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,212
Accommodation 1 bed room $19,700
Tuition 1 person $40,768

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Official translations of documents in a language other than English
  • Personal Statements, Portfolios or Results from Aptitude Tests may also be required

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

79
13
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

58
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Applicants to the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences with the following English language results may be eligible for the pathway options: 

CourseDirect EntryIELTS (Academic)TOEFL (internet-based test)Pearson Test of English (Academic)
UMELBP Prep
(10 weeks)
N/A5.5 (no band less than 5.0)46 + writing 14; speaking 14; reading 4; listening 542 with no communicative skill below 36
UMELBP
(10 weeks)
Successful completion of UMELBP Prep6.0 (no band less than 5.5)60 + writing 18; speaking 16; reading 8; listening 750 with no communicative skill below 42

Exclusions

Applicants seeking entry to the following graduate coursework programs are not eligible for the UMELBP:

  • Master of Journalism
  • Master of Publishing and Communications
  • Master of Creative Writing, Editing and Publishing
  • Master of Global Media Communication
  • Graduate Diploma of Publishing and Communications (Advanced)
  • Graduate Certificate of Publishing and Communications (Advanced)
  • Graduate Diploma of Journalism (Advanced)
  • Graduate Certificate of Journalism (Advanced)

Academic background and requirement

In order to be considered for entry to the 200-point program, applicants must have completed:

  • An undergraduate degree with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%) or equivalent

Meeting this requirement does not guarantee selection.

In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

  • Prior academic performance; and
  • Relevance of previous studies

Applicants with the following may be awarded up to 50 points of credit:

  • An undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline, with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%); or equivalent

Applicants with the following may be awarded up to 100 points of credit:

  • An honours degree in Arts and Cultural Management with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%) or equivalent ; or
  • An undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%) or equivalent, and at least two years documented relevant professional experience

Career opportunities

  • Museum Director
  • Artistic Director
  • Cultural Programs Manager
  • Gallery Curator
  • Arts Administrator
  • Heritage Manager
  • Events Coordinator

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