Master of Art Curatorship

at University of Melbourne

200 point program (2 years full-time or part-time equivalent)

This is our most popular program for those who have completed undergraduate study. No experience is necessary.

• 50 points of Compulsory subjects
• 50 points of Foundation subjects (to be completed in the first 100 points)
• Minimum 50 points of Core subjects (with a maximum 100 points)
• Maximum 50 points of Elective subjects

150 point program (1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent)

This program is for those who have completed undergraduate study in a cognate discipline.

• 50 points of Compulsory subjects
• Minimum 50 points of Core subjects (with a maximum 100 points)
• Maximum 50 points of Elective subjects

100 point program (1 year full-time or part-time equivalent)

This program is for honours graduates or those who have completed at least two years professional work experience in a closely related field, in addition to relevant background study.

• 50 points of Compulsory subjects
• Minimum 25 points of Core subjects (with a maximum 50 points)
• Maximum 25 points of Elective subjects

Compulsory Subjects

• Issues in Art Conservation
• Art Museums and Curatorship
• Exhibition Management
• History and Philosophy of Museums

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

Indicative first year fee
AUD$31,008

Indicative total course fee
AUD$63,566

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