The Graduate Certificate in Cultural Leadership is aimed at those who wish to extend their professional qualifications with a shorter period of study and those wishing to broaden or change directions.

The Graduate Certificate in Cultural Leadership consists of four courses, which introduce students to contemporary art and cultural theory and a pragmatic understanding of the art world.

The Graduate Certificate in Cultural Leadership provides pathways for both those with backgrounds in museums, galleries, arts organisations, art history and art practice and those who wish to enter cultural leadership from other professional backgrounds.

The Graduate Diploma in Cultural Leadership is a 24 UOC [0.5 year FT or 1 year PT] program.

The Graduate Certificate in Cultural Leadership requires completion of 24 UOC (normally 0.5 year full-time or 1 year part-time).

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html

Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Cultural Leadership requires a Bachelors degree in any field.

Applicants who apply with a bachelors degree completed more than 10 years ago can be admitted where they have a history of professional practice in curatorial or other arts organisations since graduation.

Applicants without a Bachelors degree may be admitted on a case-by-case basis by the Program Director, on the basis of professional experience.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Consideration of RPL, including industry experience, will be relevant for:

a) entry into the program without a Bachelors degree; and

b) entry with a Bachelors degree awarded more than 10 years prior to proposed year of commencement.

Verified industry experience will include a written statement of service from an employer, client or commissioning agent verifying the position, role, responsibilities, duration and/or project outcomes of employment, service contract or other professional arts engagement.

Students who have completed the requirements for the Graduate Certificate with a credit average are eligible for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Cultural Leadership with full credit for courses already completed.

Students who wish to exit the Graduate Diploma program early may nominate to transfer to and graduate from the Graduate Certificate provided the requirements for the program have been met.

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. Students may also consider applying for Masters by Research or PhD programs.