Develop the knowledge, research skills and practical experience to make a difference in the cultural heritage sector. Whether you want to work with collections, manage a museum or heritage site, or protect and interpret significant sites, landscapes or intangible cultural heritage, specific pathways through the Masters mean you can create a program that is right for you.
Through this program, you’ll develop an extensive, cross-disciplinary knowledge of heritage principles and practice across many disciplines.
Whether you’re a mid-career professional consolidating your practical experience, looking for a change in career, or a recent graduate who’d like to work in museums or heritage organisations, Deakin’s Master in Cultural Heritage provides a pathway into employment in this diverse and exciting field.
Pathways
Alternative exits
Course rules
To qualify for the Master of Cultural Heritage, a student must successfully complete 16 credit points of study comprising:
6 core units
10 credit points of study combining research and elective units in one of the following configurations:
Option 1: Dissertation
2 credit points of research training (AIX706, plus one of AIX707 or AIX708)
4 credit point independent research project (AIX702, AIX703)
4 credit points of Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies electives
Option 2: Research Paper
2 credit points of research training (AIX706, plus one of AIX707 or AIX708)
2 credit point independent research project (AIX704 and AIX705)
6 credit points of Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies electives
Option 3: Research Project
1 credit point research training (AIX706)
8 credit points of Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies electives
1 credit point independent research project (AIX701)
