Master of Museum and Heritage Studies 18 months Postgraduate Programme By The University of Sydney |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 39QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

18 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

51,300 AUDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

4Scholarships

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

72+
96+
7+

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.

1.5 Years
Feb
Aug

Tuition fees

Domestic
32,000 AUD
International
51,300 AUD

Scholarships

Sydney Scholars India Scholarship

Sydney Scholars India Scholarship
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$10000

Deadline

31 Dec 2030

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Peace and Social Justice Scholarship

Peace and Social Justice Scholarship
Master Open

Value

$8000

Deadline

31 Dec 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Sydney International Student Award

Sydney International Student Award
Bachelors Master Open

Value

20% tuition fee waiver

Deadline

31 Dec 2030

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship

Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$40000

Deadline

31 Dec 2032

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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