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Graduate Diploma in Arts and Cultural Management (Advanced) (GDA-ACM) // Course structure
About this course
Contact
Program Director
Dr Kirsten Stevens
Email: kirsten.stevens@unimelb.edu.au
Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Currently enrolled students:
Future students:
Course structure
Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time
- Five compulsory subjects (62.5 points)
- Elective subjects (37.5 points).
Total 100 points
For policies that govern this degree, see Academic Services Policy in the University Melbourne Policy Framework.
Subject options
Compulsory Subjects
62.5 points
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMGT90001 | Principles of Arts Management |
March (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| AMGT90004 | Cultural Policy |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
August (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| AMGT90006 | Audiences and the Arts | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| AMGT90012 | Managing Creative Content | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| AMGT90013 | Arts Operations |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Elective Subjects
37.5 points
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACUR90005 | Interpreting Exhibitions | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ACUR90008 | Curating Art in Practice | Not available in 2026 | 12.5 |
| AHIS90005 | History and Philosophy of Museums | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| AHIS90007 | Biennales, Triennales and Documentas | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| AMGT90007 | Partnering and Fundraising in the Arts | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| AMGT90017 | Marketing the Arts | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| AMGT90018 | The Economics of Culture | Semester 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
| AMGT90024 | Cultural Festivals and Special Events | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| AMGT90029 | Applied Research Methods |
February (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| AMGT90032 | Global Perspectives on Arts Management | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ENGL40020 | Australian Theatre and Performance | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| MECM90007 | Media Convergence and Digital Culture | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| MECM90037 | Online Community Management | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| SCRN90006 | Film Festival Cultures | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| SCRN90002 | Film Production: From Script to Screen | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Last updated: 19 November 2025