Online Application
Complete the online application form and upload all required documents, including CV and Personal Statement.

Professional CV
You should upload a detailed CV highlighting your training, professional work, and other relevant information. If you do not hold an undergraduate degree, your CV must show evidence of at least 5+ years of relevant experience in an area relating to Cultural Leadership.

Personal Statement
You must submit a personal statement of no more than 600 words, outlining your interest in the course, new knowledge you hope to acquire, and how you see the course intersecting with your current work/projects.

Original Work Requirement
All submissions must comply with NIDA’s Original Work Requirement. This includes that all work must be your own and must not be generated or substantially developed using Artificial Intelligence. Refer to the Admissions Criteria for full details.

Submission
Upload both your CV and Personal Statement in the Associated File Attachments section of your online application.

• Select Course Specific Requirements in the File Category
• Upload each file separately

You will also need to upload:

• Photo ID (select Photo ID)
• Most Recent Qualification (select Most Recent Qualification Evidence)

Refer to the FAQs for more information.

File Naming Requirements
All files must follow the standard naming convention to ensure correct identification.

Refer to the File Naming Guide for full details.

Format: lastname_firstname_MFACUL_2027_documenttype

Examples:
• CV: lastname_firstname_MFACUL_2027_cv
• Personal Statement: lastname_firstname_MFACUL_2027_statement
• Proof of Identity: lastname_firstname_MFACUL_2027_photoid
• Most Recent Qualification: lastname_firstname_MFACUL_2027_qualification

Outcome
All applications are reviewed after the closing date.
You will be notified of the outcome by email. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in Round Two. This will include confirmation of an interview date.

Interview

Shortlisted applicants will participate in a 30-minute online interview via Microsoft Teams

During the interview, we will discuss your ideas about current issues related to the arts and cultural sector, and why you want to be a Cultural Leadership student at NIDA. There will also be an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the course, or about NIDA.

Refer to the Interview/Callback Preparation Guide for full details on what to expect and how to prepare.

Outcome
You will be notified of the outcome by email following completion of the interview process (early December).