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Graduate Diploma in Museum and Heritage Studies
University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Diploma in Museum and Heritage Studies at the University of Sydney gives students a contextual understanding of core historical and theoretical developments in the field, alongside practical frameworks for managing collections and heritage sites. Students complete 48 credit points across core and elective units, building skills in object and site research, significance assessment, archival research and exhibition development.
The course draws on the University's museum collections and ties to institutions including the Art Gallery of New South Wales and the Australian Museum. Graduates move into museum education, collection management, heritage site interpretation and cultural policy roles.
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Admissions
Admission to candidature for the Graduate Diploma in Museum and Heritage Studies requires: a bachelor's degree with a major in one of Anthropology, Archaeology, Art 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 60% average calculated over the whole degree, from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification; or completion of the Graduate Certificate in Museum and Heritage Studies with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification.
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