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Graduate Diploma in Art Curating

Graduate Diploma.
The University of Sydney

53

in world overall ranking*

4

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Graduate Diploma in Art Curating builds core academic and critical skills alongside historical knowledge and community-engaged practice for work in art and cultural institutions. Taught partly at Sydney College of the Arts, the course provides access to galleries, studios, specialist resources and collaborations with leading museums and galleries. This is a one-year Graduate Diploma in Arts & Humanities at the University of Sydney. The programme delivers postgraduate depth in theory, applied practice, and professional standards for specialist career progression.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue roles supporting the development and delivery of exhibitions and public programs across galleries, museums and other cultural organisations. The course develops research, writing and interpretive skills relevant to curatorial assistance, collections and exhibition support, education and outreach, and arts administration. This Graduate Diploma in Arts & Humanities is suited to professional development for careers in art institutions. Preparing graduates for advanced professional, specialist, and leadership roles in the discipline.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,207 - 2,918
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,599 - 2,115
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 9 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$51,300 per year

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CSP: A$17,399
Full Fee Paying: A$32,000

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Information

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1 years

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February, August

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The University of Sydney (Camperdown/Darlington campus)

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GNARTCRT1000

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconVICE-CHANCELLOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS SCHEME

Up to A$40,000

tick iconAUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP (INTERNATIONAL)

Tuition fees waived

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