Graduate Certificate in Heritage Conservation

About the course

This postgraduate programme at The University of Sydney (Camperdown/Darlington campus) campus delivers advanced Architecture & Building knowledge and professional practice. Postgraduate modules emphasise systems design, project management, and advanced engineering analysis. The programme strengthens advanced engineering design, systems analysis, and innovation management for complex industry projects.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue work supporting the protection and adaptive reuse of historic places across the built environment sector. Typical pathways include roles with heritage and conservation consultancies, architectural and planning practices, government heritage and planning units, and cultural institutions managing historic sites. You may contribute to conservation plans, assessments and development proposals that balance new use with heritage significance, building a foundation for further postgraduate study in heritage conservation.

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)