GraduateArts & Design
Master of Contemporary Art
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Master of Contemporary Art at the University of Melbourne bridges undergraduate study and independent art practice, developing a professional art practice alongside a deeper understanding of contemporary art. The first year emphasises experimentation and dialogue in an on-campus independent studio, while the second year centres on a year-long studio project culminating in the annual Masters exhibition, with a Graduate Diploma exit point after the first year.
Graduates can continue into a research master's degree, building expert skills in planning and organising their own studio work.
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Admissions
To be considered for entry into this course, you must: Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in any discipline. Or Have six years of documented relevant experience. The University of Melbourne is committed to maintaining a transparent admissions policy by clearly communicating all entry scores to prospective students. Entry requirements to the University of Melbourne are regularly reviewed to ensure they align with the University's Selection and Admissions Policy . The entry requirements published for this course will apply from the start year 2027 intake onwards.
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