The University of Melbourne
Master of Art Curatorship
The Master of Art Curatorship at the University of Melbourne introduces you to key concepts in art curatorship and equips you for a career in the art museum and gallery world.
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.
What you’ll learn
You’ll gain a deep understanding of the changing contexts in which the art curatorial profession operates, such as globalisation and decolonisation, new curatorial innovations, shifts in art and art museums, and the impact of new technologies on art museums, art galleries and professional practice.
The program delivers subjects in the key areas of museum theory and practice, art collection management and conservation, and the interpretation and curating of exhibitions, together with challenging analytical content that assists graduates to participate in the ethical, political and philosophical dimensions of curating art in an international context.
Pathways
You’ll have the opportunity to do an industry internship as part of your studies. You also have the option to undertake a research thesis that can provide a pathway to PhD study.
The University of Melbourne (Australian University) | Provider ID: PRV12150 | CRICOS number: 00116K
Prerequisites
To be considered for entry into this course, you must have completed an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, including at least 50 credit points at second year level or above in subjects requiring written and analytical assessment with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 70% (or equivalent).
Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.
Where our admission criteria includes a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you've studied elsewhere, we'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks.
For full entry requirements and all application dates, including for international students and CSP applications, see our course page.
Applications Open
Aug 26, 2025
