Master of Cultural Heritage an - Deakin Universi

The Master of Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies program equips students with the knowledge and skills to preserve and interpret cultural heritage. Through elective units, students can specialize in Collections and Curatorship or Heritage Practice. The program emphasizes practical experience through internships and applied heritage projects, preparing graduates for careers in various fields related to cultural heritage and museum studies.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies program empowers individuals to delve into the disciplines of preserving and interpreting cultural heritage. By tailoring their studies through elective units, students can specialize in Collections and Curatorship or Heritage Practice. The program encompasses:

Intangible Cultural Heritage
Sustainability and Human Rights in Heritage and Museums
Research Design

Outline:

Year 1

Trimester 1:

Intangible Cultural Heritage
Sustainability and Human Rights in Heritage and Museums

Trimester 2:

Research Design
Heritage Practice: Conservation and Managing Change
Heritage Practice: Fundamentals
World Heritage
Digital Interpretation
Cultural Heritage and Museum Practice

Trimester 3:

Managing Collections
Developing Exhibitions
Applied Heritage Project
Museums, Heritage and Society
Internship A

Assessment:

Assessment methods in the Master of Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies program vary depending on the module. Common assessment types include:

Essays
Research papers
Project reports
Presentations
Practical assignments
Internships

Teaching:

The program is delivered by a team of experienced academics and industry professionals with expertise in cultural heritage and museum studies. Teaching methods include:

Lectures
Tutorials
Workshops
Field trips
Guest lectures
Online learning

Careers:

Graduates of the Master of Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies program are well-prepared for careers in a wide range of fields related to cultural heritage and museum studies, including:

Heritage officer
Heritage consultant
Heritage site manager
Museum or art gallery manager/director
Interpretation officer
Registrar
Curator
Public programs officer
Education officer
Researcher
Project officer
Archaeologist
Architect
Arts Development officer

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements:

Academic Requirements:

1 year full-time (or part-time equivalent) - 8 credit points
4 credit points of admission credit applied
completion of a bachelor degree in a related discipline and at least two years of relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent)
completion of a bachelor honours degree in a related discipline
completion of a graduate certificate or graduate diploma (or higher) in a related discipline
1.5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) - 12 credit points
without admission credit applied
completion of a bachelor degree in a related discipline
completion of a bachelor degree or higher in any discipline and at least two years of relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent)

Recognition of prior learning

into the Master of Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies may be granted to students who have successfully completed appropriate Postgraduate level studies. Related disciplines which may be considered include: Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture, Art History, Cultural Geography, Cultural Studies, History, Indigenous Studies, Landscape Planning, Museum Studies, Natural and Cultural resource management, Sociology. Relevant work experience which may be considered include: Heritage officer, Heritage consultant, Heritage site, Museum or Art gallery manager, Director, Interpretation officer, Registrar, Curator, Public programs officer, Education officer, Researcher (relevant to the sector), Project officer (relevant to the sector), Archaeologist, Architect, Arts Development officer

Language Proficiency Requirements:

To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:

bachelor degree from a recognised English-speaking country
IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with no band score less than 6.0) or equivalent
other evidence of English language proficiency

Location

Gallery