Graduate Certificate of Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies

Deakin University

Australia, Burwood

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Deakin University

Australia , Burwood

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Full Time , Part Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

102880C

Application Fee

AUD 55

Campuses

Cloud (online)

Burwood (Melbourne)Burwood (Melbourne)

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines4-Mar-2024

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Duration 0.5 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 17,900 / year

Next Intake 4-Mar-2024

Graduate Certificate of Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies

About

Gain the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to kick-start your career working in the cultural heritage and museum sector. Youll become familiar with current theory and practice and be ready for further study.

Do you have a passion for the past and conserving it for future generations?

Todays cultural institutions like galleries, archives, museums and heritage sites are evolving. Theyre designed to be much more accessible and interactive. As such, theyre attracting more diverse audiences every day.

The Graduate Certificate of Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies provides you with the range of hands-on skills and theoretical knowledge required to work in all kinds of cultural institutions.

Innovation and new technologies are pushing professionals to think creatively and to engage with audiences in new ways. Thats why this course encourages you to become an independent, innovative and creative thinker who can confidently undertake a range of tasks in a variety of roles.

Your studies at graduate certificate level are the perfect foundation to continue in the cultural heritage and museum studies suite of courses, qualifying you for the one-year Master of Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies.

For those who have just completed their undergraduate degree, already volunteer in museums and heritage sites or are ready for a new and exciting career theyll love, this course is the ideal way to start professionalising.

The core units youll study, focusing on cultural heritage and museum fundamentals, include:

Cultural Heritage and Museum Practice
Museums, Heritage and Society

Plus, youll have a choice of two elective units, some of which include:

Heritage Practice: Fundamentals
World Heritage
Digital Interpretation
Managing Collections

The Graduate Certificate of Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies is a postgraduate coursework program that will provide the basic skills appropriate to museum work.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Postgraduate course academic requirements

Entry requirements differ by subject and study area – you can find specific details on the course page for your chosen degree. General entry requirements by qualification type are outlined below. You can also download the International UG and PG Course Guide (PDF, 17MB) for more information.

Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diplomas

You must have either one of the following:

an approved three-year undergraduate degree or equivalent from an approved university or other educational institution
equivalent qualifications through examination or relevant professional or industrial experience.

Masters degree by coursework

You will have completed at least a three-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, of an acceptable standard from an approved university or other educational institution.

Masters degree by research

You have a bachelor degree with honours (second class or above) from a recognised tertiary institution in an appropriate discipline for which Deakin can provide the required supervisory expertise.

Please contact Deakin University faculty staff to discuss your research areas of interest before submitting an application.

Doctoral programs/higher degrees by research

You hold a bachelor degree with honours (second class or above) or a masters degree by research from a recognised tertiary institution in an appropriate discipline for which Deakin can provide the required supervisory expertise.

Please contact Deakin faculty staff to discuss your research areas of interest before submitting an application.

Find out how to apply to become a research degree student

English Program Requirements

All students must be able to prove that they can meet our English language requirements. Our English language requirements are divided into five bands – from Band A through to Band E. These Bands indicate the level of English required to undertake the course, with Band E representing the highest English skill level required.

You will be able to provide evidence of your English language skills if you have:

completed an English language test such as IELTS, Pearson, TOEFL or Cambridge
- Applicants who are unable to sit standard tests due to public health concerns relating to the COVID-19 pandemic can complete an online English language test such as IELTS Indicator, OET@Home, TOEFL Special Home Edition.
completed some types of university (tertiary) or high-school (secondary) studies
completed an approved English subject in IB Diploma, Australian Year 12 or other high school qualifications
lived and worked in an English speaking country for at least five years.

These requirements are different for prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students. For the most up-to-date English language requirements, please visit the English Language Admission Criteria procedure.

Career

The Graduate Certificate of Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies gives you the foundation of knowledge needed to enter the cultural heritage and museum sector ready to thrive.

As a graduate, you may find employment in museums, heritage institutions, government agencies, private corporations, community organisations and in private practice.

Typical job titles include:

curator
heritage officer
registrar
public programs officer
researcher
project officer.

Alternatively, completion of the course qualifies your entry into the one-year Master of Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies or two-year Master of Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies (Professional). These programs give you the freedom to focus your studies on a specific area of interest, driving your career in the direction you wish to go.

For more information go to DeakinTALENT

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 17,900

Application Fee

AUD 55

How to Apply

Whether you are ready to start your application now or want to know what is involved, our video and step-by-step guide will help you understand the Deakin application process.

As an international student you can apply directly through Deakin or with the help of one of our overseas representatives. Many degrees accept applications throughout the year, with intakes in all three trimesters.

The first step is choosing which degree is right for you, and which campus you want to study at. Use Deakin’s Find a course tool to browse our study areas or use the handy search filters to find your dream degree.

Each course description will tell you its specific intake dates so you will know when to apply, how to apply as an international student and what the course entry requirements are.

Looking for help with your application? Deakin University has a number of offices as well as representatives around the world who can answer all your questions about Deakin and help you with your application.

Deakin also has a network of experienced overseas agents in various parts of the world who can help you through the application process, and provide advice and information on Deakin University and its degrees.

Students from certain regions will need to submit their application through a Deakin authorised agent. You can visit our Deakin representatives page to learn more about the countries included and find an authorised agent nearest to you.