Program Overview

Bachelor of Arts (Arts and Cultural Management)

The Bachelor of Arts (Arts and Cultural Management) is a comprehensive program designed to prepare students for careers in the arts and cultural industries. This course equips students with the knowledge, skills, and expertise necessary to manage and lead arts and cultural projects, events, and organizations.

Course Overview

The Bachelor of Arts (Arts and Cultural Management) is a three-year full-time or part-time equivalent program. It is accredited by Edith Cowan University (ECU) as an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award. The course code for this program is T74.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission into this program, applicants must meet the academic admission requirements, which include:

• Completion of an AQF Certificate IV or higher
• Successful completion of at least 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider
• Completion of an undergraduate certificate
• Completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
• Completion of a university preparation course
• Completion of an Indigenous University Orientation Course
• Experience-Based Entry Scheme

International students must also meet the English language requirements, which can be satisfied through:

• Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test
• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0
• Completion of at least 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ, or Canada
• Completion of a university preparation course
• Completion of an Indigenous University Orientation Course
• Completion of an AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Associate Degree

Fees

The estimated first-year indicative fee for domestic students is AUD $13,500, while for international students, it is AUD $39,600.

Course Structure

The program is divided into three levels: Introduced, Consolidated, and Demonstrated. Each level consists of two stages, A and B, with various units that focus on different aspects of arts and cultural management, such as:

• Introduction to Creative and Cultural Ecosystems
• Arts Organisations Management
• Venue Operations
• Marketing Principles and Practices
• Cultural Policy and Planning
• Strategic Arts Leadership and Executive Producing
• Digital Arts Experiences
• Arts Studio Project

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

1. Apply broad knowledge of the theories, principles, and concepts of arts and cultural management.
2. Think critically to review and analyze complex arts and cultural management situations and problems.
3. Demonstrate initiative, judgment, and creativity in planning, problem-solving, and decision-making.
4. Demonstrate arts and cultural leadership within diverse contexts and with diverse audiences, stakeholders, and communities.
5. Demonstrate cultural respect when communicating and working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
6. Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values.
7. Exercise self-reflection, autonomy, and responsibility for own learning and an ability to effectively lead in an arts and cultural management career.
8. Engage in critical discourse and appreciation of arts and culture, showing an understanding of artistic process, aesthetics, and purpose.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts (Arts and Cultural Management) can pursue a wide range of career opportunities in the arts and cultural industries, including:

• General Manager
• Arts Marketing Manager
• Arts Finance Manager
• Audience Development Manager
• Sponsorship Manager
• Business Development Manager
• Communications Manager
• Program Manager
• Production Manager
• Venue Manager

This program provides lifelong transferable skills, equipping graduates for employment in a wide range of professional arts and cultural industries, nationally and internationally.