Study Graduate Diploma in Cultural Leadership at University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) in Australia, Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
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Graduate Diploma in Cultural Leadership

Australia

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What will I learn?

The Graduate Diploma in Cultural Leadership consists of eight courses from the Master of Curating and Cultural Leadership. It will provide you with a grounding in contemporary art and curating, as well as a pragmatic understanding of the art world and key skills in research. This program emphasises leadership as a form of action, meant to nurture collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship. You will get a strong foundation in strategic management and ethical practice, with an emphasis on emerging and experimental models of cultural production and audience engagement. This program suits anyone who intends to play an influential or supportive role across the arts, cultural and creative industries.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

CRICOS

082202M

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
A$49,500.00 (US$ 32,621) per year
Cost of Living - Approximately A$25,000 a year as an international student

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Paddington Campus

UNSW School of Art & Design,

Cnr Oxford St & Greens Rd,

Paddington,

New South Wales,

2021, Sydney, Australia

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
A$49,500.00 (US$ 32,621) per year
Cost of Living - Approximately A$25,000 a year as an international student

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

June 2026

Venue

Paddington Campus

UNSW School of Art & Design,

Cnr Oxford St & Greens Rd,

Paddington,

New South Wales,

2021, Sydney, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Admission to the Graduate Diploma in Cultural Leadership requires a Bachelors degree in any field.

Applicants without a Bachelors degree may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate on a case-by-case basis by the Program Director, on the basis of a continuous history of employment in an art-related field. The student may articulate up to the Graduate Diploma if they hold a credit average in their courses taken under the Graduate Certificate. Consideration of RPL, including industry experience, will be relevant for entry into the program without a Bachelors degree.

Verified industry experience will include a written statement of service from an employer, client or commissioning agent verifying the position, role, responsibilities, duration and/or project outcomes of employment, service contract or other professional arts engagement.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)

UNSW Sydney is a world-leading teaching and research powerhouse, ranked in the top 20 universities worldwide.

  • 19th in QS World University Rankings 2025
  • #1 university in Australia for Employment Outcomes
  • #1 in Australia for International Research Network
  • 6 subjects ranked in global top 20 (QS 2024)

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