GraduateArts & Design
Master of Arts (Arts Management)
RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Master of Arts (Arts Management) at RMIT University helps students pursuing or already working in arts management gain capabilities that broaden their professional opportunities as an artist or manager, from managing festivals, events and museums to advising in the community, education and government sectors. Learning from industry practitioners and professional educators within a flexible framework, students graduate as highly skilled, reflective and ethical practitioners aware of the changing nature of the industry, with many opportunities to develop industry networks. RMIT is ranked number one in Australia and 19th in the world for art and design in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.
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Course structure
- Program code MC280 (CRICOS 103234C). Delivered at City Campus
- Full-time 2 Years
- Part-time 4 Years. paths are broad but all have a focus on arts
- community and policy development and engagement and include roles such as: arts officer in local government community officer policy advisor to government management for cultural and artistic institutions festival manager curator freelance artist
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
Academic requirements You must have: successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) or have at least 5 years of relevant work experience or professional practice in a field directly related to arts management. To have your professional experience considered you must include in your application a CV and a personal statement that details your experience. Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry in
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