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University of Sydney (USYD)

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Graduate Diploma in Museum and Heritage Studies

  • Graduate Diploma

Gain a contextual understanding of core historical and theoretical developments in museum and heritage studies.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
In person

About this course

About this course

Gain a contextual understanding of core historical and theoretical developments in museum and heritage studies. Learn the frameworks for managing collections and sites and develop a practical understanding of the modes of interpretation used in the museum and heritage sector.

Who is it for?

This qualification will suit those looking to contribute to heritage studies and conservation management plans, as well as update the knowledge and skills needed for object and site research, significance assessment, archival research and exhibition development.

Study locations

Camperdown/Darlington

Career pathways

Career paths

This unique course will offer graduates opportunities to pursue a career in:

  • museum education
  • public programs administration
  • collection management
  • heritage site interpretation
  • community organisations
  • protected area management agencies
  • Indigenous land councils
  • across the cultural sector in policy and planning.

Employers value our graduates because they demonstrate personal and intellectual autonomy, abide by strong professional and ethical values and are able to engage with current debates about the place of humanities in public life.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at University of Sydney (USYD).
83.5%
Overall satisfaction
85.9%
Skill scale
79%
Teaching scale
77.5%
Employed full-time
$67.1k
Average salary