Course Overview

About This Course

Discontinued course (last published in the archived 2016 University Handbook; not offered on the current study.unimelb.edu.au site). The Master of Arts and Community Practice was a two-year full-time (or four-year part-time) coursework program based at the Southbank campus (VCA and MCM) providing an intensive learning experience for artists and community practitioners to examine cultural development, art and social practice, and community arts, combining classroom, online, and fieldwork delivery modes including a low-residency option for students based outside Melbourne.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Melbourne

234 St. Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC 3006

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Student Information

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Duration

24 months full time / 48 months part time

Entry Requirements

Undergraduate degree relevant to arts and community practice, or undergraduate degree plus 2 years relevant work experience, or 5 years relevant work experience with demonstrated writing/research ability.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Completion of an undergraduate degree with a major relevant to arts and community practice or equivalent; OR
An undergraduate degree in any discipline together with at least two years of documented relevant work experience related to arts and community practice; OR
At least five years of relevant work experience related to arts and community practice, with evidence of ability in academic or industry writing and/or research appropriate for postgraduate study
Selection also considered prior academic performance/work experience and an interview
English language requirement: IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent approved test)
A weighted average mark of 65% (H3) over the first 100 points was required to continue in the Master's; students who did not meet this could exit with a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Arts and Community Practice

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Prepared graduates to deepen and extend practices as artists, community workers, policy makers, or creative producers
Emphasis on making international connections and preparing for future research
Course is discontinued; no current live career-outcomes data is published for this course

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units5 units

CCDP90007

Arts & Communities: Histories & Sites

25 points, core (Year 1, Semester 1).

CCDP90008

Fieldwork: Publics & Places

25 points, core (Year 1, Semester 1).

CCDP90009

Arts & Communities: Values & Methods

25 points, core (Year 1, Semester 2).

CCDP90010

Fieldwork: Engagement & Collaboration

25 points, core (Year 1, Semester 2).

Year 2 electives (choose 100 points)

CCDP90011 Project A, CCDP90012 Cultural Development: Policy & Planning, CCDP90013 Fieldwork: Identity & Difference, CCDP90014 Project B, CCDP90015 Cultural Development Global Partnerships, CCDP90016 Fieldwork: Improvisation & Exchange, or CCDP90017 Arts & Community Practice Thesis (50 points, year-long).

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What similar arts or community-focused courses does the University of Melbourne offer?

Based on the search results, the University of Melbourne offers related courses such as the Master of Creative Arts Therapy (2 years FT / 4 years PT, at Southbank), the Executive Master of Arts (2 years FT, at Parkville), and the Master of Theatre in Dramaturgy or Directing (at Southbank), among others in the arts, humanities and social sciences study area.

How can I find more information about specific subjects related to arts and community practice?

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Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $55,000 to $74,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $74,000 to $90,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $90,000 to $115,000 per year

Career Paths

Policy Analyst / Policy OfficerCommunications Officer / ManagerPublic Relations SpecialistContent Writer / CopywriterJournalist / Reporter

Key Skills

Critical thinking and analytical reasoningPersuasive written and oral communicationResearch design and qualitative/quantitative research methodsIntercultural awareness and cross-cultural communicationEthical reasoning and moral philosophy

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Master of Arts and Community Practice

About This Course

Available Locations

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Entry Requirements

Where this takes you

Accreditation & Migration

Units of Competency

Frequently Asked Questions

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