Graduate Coursework

Master of Contemporary Art

  • Course code: MC-CTPYART
Clock
Duration
2 years full time
Location
Mode (Location)
On campus (Southbank)
Calendar-month
Intake
Dollar
Fees
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available
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Entry schemes
Access Melbourne is available
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Admission criteria

To be considered for entry into this course, you must have completed:

  • An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, OR
  • At least six years of documented relevant professional work experience.

You must also submit a supplementary application:

  • A written proposal, AND
  • A portfolio

Shortlisted applicants will also be required to attend an interview.

Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards.

English language requirements

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

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  • If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

    IELTS

    6.5


    with writing 6.0; speaking 6.0; reading 6.0; listening 6.0

    TOEFL

    81


    with writing 19; speaking 19; reading 16; listening 16

    PEARSON

    64


    with writing 60; speaking 60; reading 60; listening 60

    CAMBRIDGE

    169


    with writing 170; speaking 179; reading 163; listening 163

    LANGUAGECERT ACADEMIC

    67


    with writing 64; speaking 70; reading 60; listening 57

    MET

    58


    with writing 57; speaking 48; reading 55; listening 56
    *Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE); LanguageCert Academic; Michigan English Test. If a test displays N/A, it is not accepted for this course.

About selection

When assessing (and where relevant, ranking) applications, the Selection Committee will consider: 

  • Prior academic performance

As part of the supplementary application, the Selection Committee will also consider your written proposal, portfolio, and if relevant to your application, your professional history.

Your written proposal must be uploaded to the supplementary application via the SlideRoom form as follows:

  • Maximum length of 500 words, AND
  • Detail conceptual and research framework for new works to be explored during the course with the technical, material and other requirements (e.g. studio space, teaching expertise), AND
  • Contain recent visual art practice and contemporary artists or writers who influence work.

Your portfolio must be uploaded to the supplementary application via the SlideRoom form as follows:

  • Include a curriculum vitae (CV), AND
  • Comprise a maximum of 10 images or 8 minutes of video documenting recent work relevant to your written proposal.

If your application is shortlisted, you will also be invited to and assessed on your performance in an interview.

The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Selection and Admission Policy.

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

Additional information

If you discontinue the Master of Contemporary Art but have successfully completed the requirements of the Graduate Diploma in Contemporary Art, you will be eligible to apply to receive the GD-CTPYART Graduate Diploma in Contemporary Art as an exit award.

Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM)

We encourage domestic students to explore eligibility for Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM). GAM offers an opportunity for admission to this course even if your tertiary marks are below the standard entry requirements. GAM applicants may also be considered for financial bursaries and Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) where available.

GAM categories include coming from a rural area, being an Indigenous Australian, experiencing financial hardship or personal difficulties, having refugee status, or living with a disability or medical condition. In assessing applications, we look to balance opportunity and your capacity to succeed.

Advanced Standing

Prior studies may be credited towards your degree and potentially reduce the duration of your course. This is known as Advanced Standing (also known as credit or recognition of prior learning).

For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.
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