Postgraduate Arts/Humanities Programs in Australia

University of Melbourne Postgraduate Arts Degrees

The Faculty of Arts at the University of Melbourne is the oldest faculty in the university and a premier institution containing humanities disciplines ranked 17th in the world for arts, humanities and social sciences by the Times Higher Education Supplement. Established in 1853, the Faculty of Arts is home to nine departments, five schools, 14 research centres and specialized study programs.

Melbourne Arts offers a range of professionally orientated master's by coursework programs that provide a unique combination of theoretical knowledge and allow students to develop practical industry skills and linkages. The value of "the Melbourne experience" for students and staff is enriched by the assistance provided for travel to undertake research, study abroad and student exchange programs, as well as professional development and visiting scholar programs.

The Melbourne Faculty of Arts offers the following postgraduate programs:
Executive Master of Arts
Master of Applied Linguistics
Master of Arts (Professional and Applied Ethics)
Master of Criminology
Master of Development Studies
Master of International Relations
Master of Islamic Studies
Master of Journalism
Master of Public Policy and Management
Master of Social Policy
Master of Art Curatorship
Master of Arts Management / Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Management
Master of Cinema Management
Master of Cultural Material Conservation
Master of Creative Writing, Publishing & Editing
Master of Global Media Communication
Master of Publishing and Communications

The Faculty of the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) also offers visual and performing arts training. Postgraduate programs are offered in areas of visual art, fine art, dance, choreography, film and television, music and community cultural development practice.

Students wanting to undertake postgraduate research can enrol in a Masters by Research or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Scholarships

Every student who applies (and accepts) via OzTREKK and commences his/her studies at an OzTREKK Australian university will receive a $500 scholarship from OzTREKK. Click here for more information about the OzTREKK Scholarship!