Study Master of Art Curating at The University of Sydney in Australia, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

About this course

About this course
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

This degree is taught in collaboration with leading institutions and art spaces and offers unique access to practising artists and exhibition spaces for students who wish to specialise in contemporary art.The degree is aimed at those already working in the sector – art teachers, curators, librarians, administrators, writers and gallery staff – to develop their career prospects, and also serves as a career change option for those new to the field.The Master of Art Curating is a postgraduate coursework degree that will develop your knowledge of the cultural, theoretical, social, political and economic issues underpinning the art gallery and museum systems.You will complete core units in art and curatorship, and will gain hands-on exhibition curating experience in the curatorial lab. Additionally, you will complete selective units and can choose a variety of elective units offered across the University.Finally, you will complete a capstone unit by writing a dissertation on your chosen topic, or through a project-based placement in an art gallery, museum or appropriate art organisation within Australia or overseas.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

CRICOS

079211C

Study options

Full Time (1.5 Years)

Tuition fees

A$52,200.00 (US$ 34,401) per year

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

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Camperdown/Darlington Campus

Superintendents House, 160 City Road,

Darlington,

New South Wales,

2008, SYDNEY, Australia

Full Time (1.5 Years)

Tuition fees

A$52,200.00 (US$ 34,401) per year

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

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Camperdown/Darlington Campus

Superintendents House, 160 City Road,

Darlington,

New South Wales,

2008, SYDNEY, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Admission to candidature for the Master of Art Curating (1.5 year full-time) requires:

a bachelor's degree with a major in Anthropology, Archaeology, Art History, Cultural Geography, Cultural Studies, Education, English, Gender Studies, History, Indigenous Studies or related field, and a minimum credit (65%) average calculated over the whole degree, from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification

Admission to candidature for the Master of Art Curating (1 year full-time) requires:

completion of the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Art Curating with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification; or

an Honours degree in a relevant discipline; or

relevant professional work experience and a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65%) average or an equivalent qualification

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