Graduate Diploma in Museum and Heritage Studies
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Graduate Diploma in Museum and Heritage Studies
Gain a contextual understanding of core historical and theoretical developments in museum and heritage studies. Learn the frameworks for managing collections and sites and develop a practical understanding of the modes of interpretation used in the museum and heritage sector. Who is it for? This qualification will suit those looking…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Gain a contextual understanding of core historical and theoretical developments in museum and heritage studies. Learn the frameworks for managing collections and sites and develop a practical understanding of the modes of interpretation used in the museum and heritage sector.
Who is it for?
This qualification will suit those looking to contribute to heritage studies and conservation management plans, as well as update the knowledge and skills needed for object and site research, significance assessment, archival research and exhibition development.
Career paths
This unique course will offer graduates opportunities to pursue a career in:
museum education
public programs administration
collection management
heritage site interpretation
community organisations
protected area management agencies
Indigenous land councils
across the cultural sector in policy and planning.
Employers value our graduates because they demonstrate personal and intellectual autonomy, abide by strong professional and ethical values and are able to engage with current debates about the place of humanities in public life.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The Australian National University (ANU) is one of Australia’s premier universities and ranked amongst the best in the world. It was created by Federal Parliament in 1946 to drive the nation forward and advance Australia’s international standing through research and education of the highest quality. ANU is distinctive because of its national mission, international focus and impressive record in research and education for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Our leading researchers drive our educational programs and shape the ANU learning experience. Students at ANU enjoy excellent staff-student ratios and great employment prospects. They benefit from award-winning and challenging teaching, first-rate facilities and the collegial atmosphere of a residential campus.
The University of Sydney, located in Sydney, Australia, is a world-renowned institution that is ranked in the top 20 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2024). Students come from all over the globe to study at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Students have the choice of selecting from Australia’s widest range of programmes and disciplines. Offering over 400 study areas to select from, the university has two subjects that are ranked in the top ten in the world, with an additional 30 disciplines ranked amongst the top 50 in the world (QS 2023 Subject Rankings). Career opportunities for students are enhanced through internships and work experience, as well as the option of studying abroad for part of their degree through one of the university’s overseas programmes.
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