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Master of Arts (Arts Management)

Masters.
RMIT University

300

in world overall ranking*

30

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Master of Arts (Arts Management) develops specialist skills for managing arts and cultural organisations. You’ll learn how to plan and deliver projects across galleries, museums, festivals and events, and build industry insight through engagement with curators, academics, managers and artists. The program focuses on contemporary arts management practice, strategy and professional networks within the cultural sector at master coursework level. The programme builds executive-level capability in strategy, finance, operations, and organisational leadership for global business environments.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue careers in arts and cultural organisations, including galleries, museums, festivals, venues and arts agencies. Roles may include arts manager, program or project manager, producer, events coordinator, gallery or museum officer, development or partnerships coordinator, and arts administration roles. This master coursework qualification supports professional advancement in arts management across the creative and cultural industries. Preparing graduates for senior management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and organisational leadership roles.


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$41,280 per year

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A$31,680 per year

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Information

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Full-time 2 years, Part-time 4 years, Reduced duration available years

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February, July

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Melbourne City

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MC280

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconLPDP-RMIT SCHOLARSHIP

100% of tuition fees

tick iconMACC SCHOLARSHIP

A$10,000

tick iconRMIT READY BURSARY

20% of tuition fees

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