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Master of Arts and Cultural Management (175AA)
Masters (Coursework)Year: 2017 Delivered: On Campus (Parkville)
About this course
- Overview
- Entry and participation requirements
- Attributes, outcomes and skills
- Course structure
- Majors, minors and specialisations
- Further study
Contact
Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Currently enrolled students:
- Contact Stop 1
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
Future students:
- Further information: http://graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au/
- Contact: 'Make an enquiry' at http://graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au/degrees/16-master-of-arts-and-cultural-management
Coordinator
Dr Beth Driscoll
Email: driscoll@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
Award title | Master of Arts and Cultural Management |
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Year & campus | 2017 — Parkville |
CRICOS code | 073305A |
Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
AQF level | 9 |
Credit points | 200 credit points |
Duration | 24 months full-time or 48 months part-time |
The Master of Arts and Cultural Management is a vocationally orientated program which prepares students for a management career in the arts, entertainment, and cultural industries, including theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and film and in cultural policy development in government or industry peak bodies. The program focuses on the relationship between management practices and creative production and presentation in an international context. The program delivers subjects in the key areas of management, law, cultural and creative industries, policy and marketing together with challenging analytical content that assists graduates to participate in the ethical, political and philosophical dimensions of creative practices in an international context. Students can choose their core subjects from a wide range of offerings that encompass the fields of management in the arts, art and social change, global cultural industries, and policy and advocacy.
The Graduate Diploma in Arts and Cultural Management (Advanced) is also available.
Links to further information
Entry requirements
1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:
- an undergraduate degree with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%), or equivalent.
Meeting this requirement does not guarantee selection.
2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
- prior academic performance; and
- relevance of previous studies.
3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.
4. Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s English language requirements for postgraduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 6.5 is required.
Note:
Applicants with the following may be awarded up to 50 points of credit:
- an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline, with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%); or equivalent;
Applicants with the following may be awarded up to 100 points of credit:
- an honours degree in Arts and Cultural Management with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%), or equivalent ; or
- an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%), or equivalent, and at least two years documented relevant professional experience.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this course are articulated in the Course Description, Course Objectives and Generic Skills of this entry.
The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/
Intended learning outcomes
Students who complete the Masters of Arts and Cultural Management should:
- develop an appreciation and overview of the arts within our culture;
- understand, access and contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of arts policy within Australia and internationally;
- understand the role of marketing in positioning arts organizations to attract audiences and funding from a diversity of sources including government and the private sector, and attracting opportunities for international exchange;
- understand the demands for managing small and large projects, developing tenders, or managing small business enterprises;
- understand laws, regulations and protocols (including cultural property rights) within various art forms;
- demonstrate an understanding of financial management, budgeting, costing and planning; and
- demonstrate a high level of leadership potential and ability to function ethically, imaginatively and resourcefully within the arts and cultural industries in ways that will advance the arts and promote them within Australia and internationally.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have acquired skills in the areas of:
- management and professional communication;
- ethical professional practice;
- financial management;
- critical analysis and creative thinking;
- applied research methods and evaluation; and
- team work and professional networking.
Graduate attributes
Graduates should acquire the following:
Academic distinction
- an in-depth knowledge of their specialist disciplines and skills
- an ability as a critical, creative thinker with strong reasoning skills
Active citizenship
- an engagement with contemporary local, national and global issues and developed an appreciation of the Asian region
- an awareness of the social and cultural diversity in communities and ability to work collaboratively with people from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds
- an awareness of and respect for Indigenous cultures
Integrity and self-awareness
- motivation, self-direction and organisational skills, with the ability to set goals and manage time and priorities
- a willingness to explore, experiment and learn from mistakes
- skills in self-assessment, and place great importance on their personal and professional integrity
Course structure
200 point program
Duration: 2 years full-time / up to 4 years part-time
- foundation subjects (50 points) - must be completed in the first 100 points of the program
- 5 compulsory subjects (62.5 points)
- core subjects (minimum of 62.5 points, maximum of 87.5 points)
- elective subjects (maximum 25 points)
150 point program
Duration: 1.5 years full-time / up to 3 years part-time
- 5 compulsory subjects (62.5 points)
- core subjects (minimum of 62.5 points, maximum of 87.5 points)
- elective subjects (maximum 25 points)
100 point program
Duration: 1 year full-time / up to 2 years part-time
- 5 compulsory subjects (62.5 points)
Coursework Only Option:
- core subjects (37.5 points)
or
Minor Thesis Option
- AMGT90027 Arts and Cultural Management Thesis Part 1 and AMGT90028 Arts and Cultural Management Thesis Part 2 (37.5 points)
Please note: Students who were admitted to the Master of Arts and Cultural Management prior to 2017, but who are accepted for the minor thesis from Semester 1 2017 onwards, will need to take MULT50001 Research Principles and Practices during the first semester of their enrolment in the thesis, in accordance with course rules at the time of admission.
Capstone Requirement:
All students are required to complete the Capstone Requirement for the program (at least 25 points). Students must complete one capstone option:
Capstone Stream 1: Minor Thesis: AMGT90027 Arts Management Thesis Part 1 and AMGT90028 Arts Management Thesis Part 2 (37.5 points total)
Purpose: An opportunity to undertake a theoretically underpinned study of the industry.
Capstone Stream 2: MULT90019 Internship II (Semester Long) (25 points), or MULT90061 Internship II (Year Long) Part 1 and MULT90062 Internship II (Year Long) Part 2 (25 points total)
Purpose: An opportunity to undertake an evaluation study of a section of the industry.
Capstone Stream 3: AMGT90015 Cultural Management Project (Sem Long) (25 points) or AMGT90025 Cultural Management Project Part 1 and AGMT90026 Cultural Management Project Part 2 (25 points total)
Purpose: An opportunity to undertake an action research project.
For policies that govern this degree, see Academic Services Policy in the University Melbourne Policy Framework.
Majors, minors & specialisations
Name | Credit Points |
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200 Point Master of Arts and Cultural Management | |
150 Point Master of Arts and Cultural Management | |
100 Point Master of Arts and Cultural Management |
Further study
Students who complete the thesis option may be eligible for entry into the PhD.
Last updated: 4 May 2024