Overview

The emphasis in the first year of the Contemporary Art program at University of Melbourne is on experimentation, speculation and engaged dialogue with staff and other students in an on-campus independent studio setting.

In the second year, you will identify an area of independent research to investigate via a year long studio project, which culminates in an assessment and public exhibition in the annual Masters exhibition.

Tuition is conducted through a seminar programme and individual tutorials, with support from an assigned Academic Advisor. Throughout the degree you will have opportunities to access a wide range of professional opportunities including graduate intensives, group and solo exhibition, and local and international travel.

Who is this course for?

The Contemporary Art program at University of Melbourne offers as an intensive graduate program for artists wishing to return to formal study, or an entry point to tertiary education for artists who lack formal qualifications but have significant professional experience, including those of recognised ability who have been unable to undertake or complete an Honours year.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Studio Practice
Perspectives in Art and Cultural Theory

Professional Perspectives
Studio Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 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

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Credits

200 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Visual Arts Liberal Arts View 33 other Masters in Visual 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 075494G

In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:

a bachelor degree or equivalent in a non-cognate area, or
six years of documented relevant professional work experience; and
a written proposal; and
a portfolio; and
an interview (shortlisted applicants only)

Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.

In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

prior academic achievement; or
documented relevant work experience; and
the written proposal; and
the portfolio; and
performance in an interview (shortlisted applicants only)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

46976 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

25984 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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Contemporary Art.

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Academic requirements

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