Overview

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

Who is it for?

Whether you want to continue studying, or are coming back 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 in order 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.

Career

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

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

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Australian Art

European Renaissance Art

Art and Revolution

Art, Market and Methods

Avant-Garde and Postmodern Art

Arts of East Asia

European Art and Absolute Power 1660-1815

Contemporary Aboriginal Art

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

81

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

200 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Liberal Arts Management of Creative Industries View 20 other Masters in Liberal Arts in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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81

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64

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 073305A

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

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

48992 AUD / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

32992 AUD / year

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Additional Details

Commonwealth supported places (CSP) are available for this course

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Who is it for?

Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Melbourne

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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