Overview

Who is it for?

The Art Curatorship program at University of Melbourne is for those who want to focus their career in the arts museum sector. If you have a background in the arts, humanities, art history, studio arts, and collections museum, then this program will get your career to the next stage.

The program is niche in that it only looks are the art visual culture, you’ll be looking into the world of the art museum, which is a very vibrant sector within itself.

We will equip you with more than just an education. Learn from some of the country’s most influential teachers, access a network of innovative industry leaders and engage with our exciting internship opportunities.

Career

On graduation from the Master of Art Curatorship, you will be ready for work in professional fields including:

Art auctioneering
Arts policy and law
Art publishing and archiving
Collection, gallery and exhibition management
Freelance curating
Artist-run spaces
Curatorship and an art museum or art space

Graduates have also gone on to work in global institutions including:

Alcaston gallery
Arts and Industry Biennial Trust New Zealand
Art Gallery of Western Australia
Christie's Auction House, London
National Gallery of Victoria
National Museum of Singapore

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Issues in Art Conservation
Art Museums and Curatorship
Exhibition Management
History and Philosophy of Museums
Australian Art
European Renaissance Art
Art and Revolution
Art, Market and Methods

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

200 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Art Education

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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: 027565G

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

An undergraduate degree, or equivalent, including at least 50 credit points at second year level or above in subjects requiring written and analytical assessment, 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

You must meet the English language requirements of the university to be eligible for a place.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32000 AUD / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

30976 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

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Funding

Scholarships Information

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