18 monthsProgramme duration
51,300 AUDTuition Fee/year
4Scholarships
Feb, AugStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
History
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Develop a deep understanding of the core historical and theoretical developments in museum and heritage studies, current practice and debates. Discover how meaning is constructed in museums and at heritage sites through material objects, cultural practices, exhibits, education and public programs.
Master of Museum and Heritage Studies is suited to those looking to bridge the connection of museum and heritage with the public, creating meaning through history and how the public engages and values museums and heritage, including sites of trauma, commemoration and memorialisation.
Programme overview
Main Subject
History
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Develop a deep understanding of the core historical and theoretical developments in museum and heritage studies, current practice and debates. Discover how meaning is constructed in museums and at heritage sites through material objects, cultural practices, exhibits, education and public programs.
Master of Museum and Heritage Studies is suited to those looking to bridge the connection of museum and heritage with the public, creating meaning through history and how the public engages and values museums and heritage, including sites of trauma, commemoration and memorialisation.
Admission Requirements
Entry in the 1 year or 1.5 year degree program is determined by the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) criteria below:
Admission to candidature for the Master of Museum and Heritage Studies (1.5 years full-time) requires:
- a bachelor's degree with a major in one of Anthropology, Archaeology, Art History, Classics and Ancient History, Cultural Geography, Cultural Studies, Education, English, Gender Studies, History, Indigenous Studies or another major with an equivalent skills and knowledge base; and a minimum credit (65%) average calculated over the whole degree, from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification.
Admission to candidature for the Master of Museum & Heritage Studies (1 year full-time) requires:
- completion of the requirements for the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Museum and Heritage Studies with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification; or
- an Honours degree in a relevant discipline; or
- relevant professional work experience and a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65%) average or an equivalent qualification.
If you do not meet the requirements listed above for direct entry to the Master’s degree, you may be able to enter via a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in the same subject area and upgrade to the Master’s after successful completion of the shorter course.
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
Value
$10000
Deadline
31 Dec 2030
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
The University of Sydney
Value
$8000
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
The University of Sydney
Value
20% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Dec 2030
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
The University of Sydney
Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship
Value
$40000
Deadline
31 Dec 2032
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
The University of Sydney
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