Graduate Diploma in Curatorial and Museum Studies
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    Graduate Diploma in Curatorial and Museum Studies

    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia
    Australia, Adelaide
    University Rank:#82
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    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 33,775 / year(s)
    Next IntakeJuly 5, 2026

    Graduate Diploma in Curatorial and Museum Studies

    About

    Museums are vibrant and evolving cultural institutions. Our innovative diploma pushes the boundaries of traditional museum theory and practice, encouraging new perspectives and approaches.

    The Graduate Diploma in Curatorial and Museum Studies is rooted in core museology courses. Be guided by professionals from key Adelaide institutions including the South Australian Museum. Learn how to effectively communicate to a range of audiences through culturally relevant exhibitions.

    Foster meaningful cultural exchanges between individuals and cultural institutions. Discover how to ethically develop exhibitions through careful curation, and how to utilise digital technologies to display, interpret and communicate artefacts to diverse groups of people.

    Develop key competencies through world-class cultural institutions, guest lectures and a potential internship. Connect with experts in the local and global industry and carve a path in this specialist field. Graduate ready to shape the way our world collects and exhibits art, artefacts and technologies.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfill any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

    A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) or bachelor honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; OR

    A completed nested or related graduate certificate (AQF level 8) or higher or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS Overall 6.5 | IELTS Reading 6 | IELTS Listening 6 | IELTS Speaking 6 | IELTS Writing 6

    Career

    Career outcomes

    Play a vital role in enriching cultural heritage and preservation as a graduate of this program. You could manage the organisation, care and documentation of museum collections. You might focus on preserving and promoting cultural heritage sites and artefacts. Maybe you’ll inspire children and teens, developing educational and public engagement programs.

    Careers also include roles as a:

    • Marketing officer
    • Art gallery education officer
    • Art historian
    • Asset manager
    • Archivist
    • Museum education officer.

    Keen to deepen your knowledge? Continue your studies and complete our Master of Curatorial and Museum Studies.

    Industry trends

    Australian museums are addressing issues related to cultural ownership, particularly regarding First Nations artefacts (The Research Perspectives of Australian Museums & Galleries, 2024). This includes discussions around repatriation and ethical stewardship of collections, as institutions strive to build trust and respect with First Nations communities. With Adelaide University you’ll work to continue these strong bonds between creating culturally sensitive and appropriate exhibitions in museums and galleries around the world.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    33,775 / year(s)

    Graduate Diploma in Curatorial and Museum Studies

    University of Adelaide

    University of Adelaide

    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide

    Go to Official Website