Master of Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies

You don't just study a course at Deakin University – you get a life-changing experience while making a head start on your career. 

Our degrees are world-class and on an impressive upward trajectory in global rankings. The latest QS World University Rankings by Subject ranked Deakin in the top 1% worldwide for 20 different subject areas. Our Nursing program is ranked #28 in the world, we're #27 for education, #15 for sport-related subjects – and in the top 100 for communication and media studies.  

You won't just be learning out of a textbook. Deakin's programs focus on practical learning and work experience, to make sure you have the skills that employers need. Whatever degree you choose, from architecture to sport, industry placements will give you the opportunity to apply the knowledge you have gained in your studies and explore your career options. 

At Deakin, you will learn in purpose-built facilities that will help prepare you for work in your chosen field. Interested in engineering? Get the hang of 3D printing and digital manufacturing in the cutting-edge Centre for Advanced Design in Engineering Training (CADET). Considering a career in media? Refine your skills in our industry-standard newsroom and creative media lab. Want to care for others as an in-demand nurse? Practice treating patients in our Clinical Simulation Centres. 

With our close links to industry, Deakin's courses will help you gain the relevant professional accreditation you need. Plus, you will be learning from the best – Deakin's academic staff are experienced professionals enthusiastic about sharing their skills and knowledge.

Through our DeakinTalent employment services, you will be able to connect directly with employers and have access to career success workshops, career coaching and a range of other dedicated resources to help get you job-ready. The support doesn't end once you've got your degree – Deakin is invested in seeing our graduates succeed in their chosen career path.  

Deakin also offers a complete range of student services and programs, from health and wellbeing support to academic development and social activities. You will have plenty of opportunities to get involved , make new friends and enjoy all that university life has to offer. 

Deakin offers hundreds of undergraduate degree programs across four faculties and 14 schools. Areas of undergraduate study include:

• Architecture and Built Environment
• Business
• Communication and Creative Arts
• Education
• Engineering and Design
• Environment
• Health Science and Allied Health
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Information Technology
• Law
• Nursing and Midwifery
• Nutrition Science
• Psychology
• Science
• Sport

Take your career to the next level with a postgraduate degree from Deakin University . With our industry-aligned courses and leading reputation, you can develop the skills to put yourself in high demand. 

Whether it's creating advanced 3D models in our IDeEA laboratory or conducting research in our Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, as a postgraduate student you will have access to Deakin's state-of-the-art facilities equipped with the latest technology. 

You will develop knowledge and skills relevant to your working life as you learn from staff with experience as leaders and innovators in their field. Deakin maintains strong links with industry leaders, who provide curriculum advice to help ensure that our degrees reflect leading research and innovations. Because of Deakin's industry connections, professional accreditation is available through many Deakin postgraduate degrees.  

Through internships, placements and other work integrated learning opportunities, you may have the opportunity to explore career options and establish professional networks while working toward your degree. Deakin's graduate employment portal, DeakinTalent, also offers students a range of services to connect you with employers and better promote yourself in a competitive job market. 

Deakin's postgraduate programs have a growing reputation for excellence. Our Online MBA is ranked by QS among the top 25 in the world – and the best in the Australian state of Victoria. Our School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is recognised as #3 worldwide for sport science. 

Deakin is also one of Australia's fastest growing research universities , with 89% of our research rated at or above world class.

Deakin offers hundreds of postgraduate degree programs across four faculties, 14 schools and a range of research institutes and strategic centres. Areas of postgraduate study include:

• Architecture and Built Environment
• Business
• Communication and Creative Arts
• Education
• Engineering
• Health
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Information Technology
• Law
• Medicine
• Nursing
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Psychology
• Science and Environment
• Sport