Coursework

Master of Art Curatorship

  • CRICOS code: 027565G

Course overview

  • 2 years full time / 4 years part time
  • On Campus (Parkville)
  • Available to domestic and international students
  • Start Year Intake - February and Mid Year Intake - July

Overview

The Master of Art Curatorship has been taught at the University of Melbourne for nearly 30 years. This comprehensive program incorporates theoretical, historical and practical study units that focus on the changing role of art museums and arts organisations in collecting, interpreting and exhibiting art. Leading professionals from the Australian art world contribute to teaching programs, as well as the staff of the University’s cultural collections and the Grimwade Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation, ensuring all knowledge you gain is relevant and contemporary.

Who is it for?

The Master of Art Curatorship 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. This specialised program extends beyond the exploration of visual culture to include an in-depth look at the world of the art museum, a sector that is vibrant and dynamic in its own right.

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