Graduate Diploma in Curatorial and Museum Studies

Program Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Curatorial and Museum Studies from the University of Adelaide equips students with the skills and knowledge to work with cultural collections and exhibitions in museums, galleries, and other institutions. Through coursework in museum studies, curatorship, cultural heritage, and digital humanities, students develop expertise in collection development, exhibition design, museum management, and Indigenous and global heritage. The program also provides access to emerging technologies and a research project, preparing graduates for careers in museum and gallery management, curatorship, exhibition design, education, and outreach.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• The Graduate Diploma in Curatorial and Museum Studies is offered by the University of Adelaide in collaboration with the South Australian Museum and other cultural organizations.
• The program aims to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to work with cultural collections and exhibitions in museums, galleries, and other cultural institutions.
• Students will learn about collection development, exhibition design, museum management, cultural ownership and conservation, and Indigenous and global heritage.
• They will also have access to emerging technologies, including virtual reality, to develop digital literacy and creative innovation skills.
• Graduates of the program will be prepared for careers in museum and gallery management, curatorship, exhibition design, education, and outreach.

Outline:

• The program consists of 120 credit points of coursework, which can be completed in one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study.
• The coursework includes:
• Core courses:
• Museum Studies
• Curatorship
• Cultural Heritage
• Digital Humanities
• Elective courses:
• Students can choose from a range of elective courses to tailor their program to their interests.
Some popular elective courses include:
• Art History
• Indigenous Studies
• History of Science
• Digital Storytelling
• Research project:
• Students will complete a research project on a topic of their choice.
The research project will be supervised by a faculty member.

Assessment:

• Students will be assessed through a variety of methods, including:
• Essays
• Exams
• Presentations
• Research projects
• Creative projects

Teaching:

• The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are active in the museum and gallery field.
• The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:
• Lectures
• Seminars
• Workshops
• Field trips
• Guest lectures
• Online learning

Careers:

• Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Curatorial and Museum Studies have gone on to work in a variety of roles in the museum and gallery field, including:
• Curators
• Museum educators
• Exhibition designers
• Archivists
• Heritage managers
• Researchers

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

Domestic applicants

• Indicative annual tuition fees
• Australian Full-fee place: $31,500

International applicants

• Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units)
• International student place: $42,500