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Master of Fine Art

Masters.
RMIT University

300

in world overall ranking*

30

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

Develop your contemporary art practice through intensive studio-based learning in a supportive environment that encourages experimentation and critical inquiry. You’ll work with specialist staff and peers, refine your conceptual and technical approach, and build a coherent body of work. The program strengthens professional practice and prepares you to contribute to contemporary art contexts as a masters by coursework qualification in fine art. The programme delivers postgraduate depth in theory, applied practice, and professional standards for specialist career progression.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue careers as contemporary artists and creative practitioners across independent practice, galleries and arts organisations, public programs and community arts. The course also supports pathways into education roles and specialist craft disciplines such as ceramics and metalsmithing, alongside freelance and project-based work. Outcomes align with a masters by coursework qualification for professional practice in fine and visual art. 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$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, Reduced duration available years

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February, July

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Melbourne City

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MC266

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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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