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33 Master's degrees in Visual Arts in Australia

University of Melbourne4,2(116)

Melbourne, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Contemporary Art

The Contemporary Art program at University of Melbourne serves as a bridge between undergraduate study and independent art practice. The focus of the course is twofold: to develop an individual, professional art practice and a deeper understanding of how this practice intersects with contemporary art.

Master On-campus

2 years$33,855/yr

University of New South Wales4,3(34)

Paddington, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Animation and Visual Effects

Animation and Visual Effects from University of New South Wales is a two-year (full-time equivalent) postgraduate program designed for graduates and professionals who aim to thrive in the rapidly growing and evolving field of animation and visual effects production and beyond.

Master Blended

2 years$34,953/yr

Curtin University4,3(70)

Perth, Australia Top 1% in Worldwide

Screen Arts Stream (GCert Arts)

The Screen Arts Stream (GCert Arts) programme from Curtin University is available in the Graduate Certificate in Arts course. Amplify your film and television career with advanced analytical, creative and practical production skills.

Postgraduate Certificate On-campus

½ year$14,585/full

Bond University3,9(22)

Gold Coast, Australia Top 5% in Worldwide

Arts (Coursework)

The Arts (Coursework) program at Bond University gives you an opportunity to undertake independent research in an area that is particularly relevant to you expertise.

M.A. On-campus

1 year$43,508/yr

Australian National University3,8(58)

Canberra, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Art History and Curatorial Studies (Advanced)

Art History and Curatorial Studies (Advanced) from Australian National University offers courses in a range of fields including Australian and Asian art; 19th – 20th century Australian and European art and design; modernism and postmodernism; curatorial practice, all taught by our specialist art historians.

Master On-campus

1½ year$38,276/yr

Adelaide University3,5(13)

Gawler, Australia

Compositing and Tracking

This Compositing and Tracking course from Adelaide University will learn how to work in a range of VFX departments, including Prep, Layout, and Compositing, and gain an understanding of the VFX production pipeline from start to finish.

Postgraduate Certificate On-campus

½ year$15,639/full

The University of Sydney3,9(64)

Sydney, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Moving Image

The Moving Image program at the University of Sydney offers you a hands-on education in contemporary screen production by teaching you how to develop a film project from concept to screen.

Master On-campus

1½ year$23,062/yr

The University of Sydney3,9(64)

Sydney, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Art Curating

Taught in collaboration with leading institutions and art spaces, this Art Curating programme at The University of Sydney trains art sector leaders of the future by cultivating a comprehensive knowledge of the cultural, theoretical, social, political and economic forces that shape gallery and museum systems.

Master On-campus

1½ year$36,971/yr

University of Canberra4,1(64)

Canberra, Australia Top 3% in Worldwide

Creative Industries

The Creative Industries at University of Canberra will develop a strong understanding of the creative sector and learn to engage with audiences and markets in digital environments while building networks that will help shape your career.

Postgraduate Diploma On-campus +2

1 year$24,864/yr

The University of Sydney3,9(64)

Sydney, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Arts (Research)

Candidates for the degree of Arts (Research) from The University of Sydney conduct research and write a thesis on an approved topic. All research is done under the supervision of a member of our academic staff.

M.A. On-campus

1 year$37,404/yr

Massey University4,2(34)

Wellington, Australia Top 3% in Worldwide

Screen Arts

The Screen Arts program offered by Massey University is strongly industry aligned, and will support connections and partnerships with industry, sector and communities to enable research pathways and externally funded projects.

Master On-campus

1½ year$29,636/yr

RMIT University4,0(138)

Melbourne, Australia Top 1% in Worldwide

Arts (Arts Management)

Start a career in gallery, event and museum project management with a degree that brings together a global network of curators, academics, managers and artists. This Arts (Arts Management) program from RMIT University will help you gain capabilities that broaden your professional opportunities as an artist or manager.

M.A. On-campus

2 years$29,750/yr

Griffith University4,1(35)

Brisbane, Australia Top 2% in Worldwide

Visual Arts

The Visual Arts programme from Griffith University is suited to artists who want to deepen their understanding of the contemporary art world and graduates who are changing disciplines and want to pursue and expand their artistic and creative capabilities.

Master On-campus

1 year$29,548/yr

Griffith University4,1(35)

Brisbane, Australia Top 2% in Worldwide

Visual Arts

The Visual Arts programme from Griffith University atracts a diverse blend of students, creating a milieu in which you can passionately follow your ideals and explore a sense of self.

Postgraduate Certificate On-campus

½ year$14,954/yr

Australian National University3,8(58)

Canberra, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Contemporary Art Practices (Advanced)

The Master of Contemporary Art Practices (Advanced) at the Australian National University is aimed at artists who want to develop a more ambitious, independent contemporary art practice.

Master On-campus

1½ year$45,000/yr

Flinders University4,1(49)

Adelaide, Australia Top 2% in Worldwide

Virtual Production

The Virtual Production programme at Flinders University covers virtual production, motion capture, virtual reality and visual effects.

Master On-campus

1 year$27,386/yr

Australian National University3,8(58)

Canberra, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Contemporary Art Practices

The Master of Contemporary Art Practices at the Australian National University is aimed at artists who want to develop a more ambitious, independent contemporary art practice. The program extends a student’s practical, theoretical and conceptual knowledge in order to develop a deeper understanding of contemporary practices in context of how artists work in a range of disciplines.

Master On-campus

1 year$32,193/yr

University of Technology Sydney (UTS)4,3(37)

Sydney, Australia Top 1% in Worldwide

Animation and Visualisation

The Animation and Visualisation programme from University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has been developed in partnership with the industry-leading digital animation studio Netflix Animation Studios (formerly Animal Logic) and is offered through the UTS Animal Logic Academy.

Postgraduate Certificate On-campus

4 months$15,733/full

Deakin University 4,3(27)

Melbourne, Australia Top 1% in Worldwide

Creative Arts

Throughout the Creative Arts program from Deakin University you'll build transferable skills that prepare you to be flexible across the creative arts industry and graduate with an eye-catching portfolio.

Master On-campus

2 years$28,683/yr

Griffith University4,1(35)

Brisbane, Australia Top 2% in Worldwide

Cinematic Arts

In the Cinematic Arts course from Griffith University you will undertake research and practical work in your chosen discipline of Animation, Film/Screen Production or Games.

Master On-campus

1 year$29,909/yr