Graduate Diploma in Museum and Heritage Studies

About the course

This Graduate Diploma provides a contextual grounding in the key historical, theoretical and professional debates in museum and heritage studies. You’ll build practical knowledge of managing collections and sites, and learn approaches to interpretation used across museums and heritage organisations. The course suits those seeking to update skills for object and site research, significance assessment, archival research and exhibition development in arts and heritage practice.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue roles across museums, galleries, archives and heritage organisations, supporting collections management, conservation and interpretation. Skills developed can be applied to researching objects and sites, assessing significance, working with archival sources, and contributing to exhibition and public-program development. The qualification also supports work on heritage studies projects and conservation management plans within the museum and heritage sector at graduate level. Preparing graduates for advanced professional, specialist, and leadership roles in the discipline.

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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