Master of Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies

Program Overview

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
The program also features a strong emphasis on practical experience, with students undertaking internships at cultural institutions and participating in applied heritage projects.

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