About the course

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. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Camperdown
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Camperdown
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Camperdown
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Camperdown

　　

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Entry requirements for The University of Sydney

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

　　TOEFL-IBT- A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing

　　IELTS score-A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band

　　TOEFL - PBT score-A minimum result of 592 overall including a minimum result of 4.5 in Writing

　　

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　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 96.0

　　

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