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52 weeks
On campus
Full time / Part time
March | July
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
234 St. Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC 3006
Student Information
Tuition Fee
AUD $48,992 (2026 indicative first year fee)
Duration
1 year full time / 2 years part time
Intakes
March, July
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Principles of Arts Management
12.5 points, compulsory. Strategic planning and decision-making in arts organisations — leadership, governance, funding, sustainability.
Cultural Policy
12.5 points, compulsory. Theoretical perspectives on arts and cultural policy across historical, political and cultural contexts.
Audiences and the Arts
12.5 points, compulsory. Audience development, engagement and retention in arts and cultural activities.
Arts Operations
12.5 points, compulsory. Commercial operations in arts contexts — financial management, budgeting, contracts, grants.
Legal Issues in Arts and Media
12.5 points, compulsory. Ethical and legal issues in the arts and culture sector — IP, contracts, negligence, privacy, defamation.
Elective subjects
37.5 points from an approved list.
Common Questions
The course takes 1 year to complete full time, or 2 years if studied part time.
The indicative first year fee for 2026 is AUD $32,000. Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available for this course.
The course has two intake periods per year, with commencement available in March and July.
This course is designed for those who want to demonstrate a sense of commitment and responsibility to artists and the advancement and preservation of culture within the broader community, and who wish to gain the skill set to function as an accountable and highly skilled worker in the arts industry.
The course is delivered on campus at the University of Melbourne's Parkville location.
Application
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Step 01
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Step 02
Submit Documents
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Step 03
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Processing time: Offer letter issued within approximately 1 business days.
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