Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Cultural Leadership consists of 8 courses from the Master of Curating and Cultural Leadership, which grounds students in contemporary art and cultural theory and a pragmatic understanding of the art world, along with key skills in research.
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Learning Outcomes
1.
Use research methods and higher order critical thinking to undertake scholarly work in curating and cultural leadership
- Scholars
2.
Analyse how the creative and cultural sectors intersect with a diverse range of social, political, and economic contexts locally and globally
- Scholars
- Global citizens
- Leaders
3.
Apply flexible professional skills to generate sustainable curatorial and cultural leadership strategies
- Leaders
- Global citizens
- Professionals
4.
Synthesise and communicate knowledge of the histories and theories informing contemporary issues in curating and cultural leadership
- Leaders
- Scholars
5.
Work independently and collaboratively to develop awareness of ethical and social responsibilities in creative and cultural contexts
- Leaders
- Global citizens
- Professionals
Program Structure
Students must complete 48 UOC when taken as a standalone program.
Core Courses36 Units of Credit:
Prescribed Electives12 Units of Credit:
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Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
Program Requirements
Progression Requirements
Candidates whose entry to the Graduate Diploma is approved may carry 24 units of credit from the Graduate Certificate to the Graduate Diploma, whether the lower award has been conferred or not, provided the student has achieved a Pass in all courses.
Students who wish to exit the Masters program early may nominate to transfer to and graduate from the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma provided the requirements for the program have been met.
Students who wish to exit the Masters program early may nominate to transfer to and graduate from the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma provided the requirements for the program have been met.
For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression
Associated Programs
Nested Postgraduate Program
Graduate Certificate in Cultural Leadership - GradCertCL7318 - Cultural Leadership
Master of Curating and Cultural Leadership - MCCL9318 - Curating and Cultural Leadership
Professional Outcomes
Career Opportunities
Alumni are working in prominent curatorial, arts administration and policy positions in government, public and commercial galleries, the not-for-profit gallery and museum sector, and consultancies.
Program Fees
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