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About the course
This Graduate Diploma develops professional museum practice for work across museums, galleries and cultural organisations. You’ll build skills to identify, conserve and interpret objects and collections, and understand the role of museums in society. Study covers curatorship, documentation and cataloguing, ethical and legal issues, and exhibition planning including budgets, policy and audiences. It also suits flexible study online or at Burwood. The programme delivers postgraduate depth in theory, applied practice, and professional standards for specialist career progression.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue roles across museums, galleries and cultural heritage organisations, supporting collections and public programs. Skills gained suit work in collection management and documentation, curatorial and interpretation support, exhibition development and coordination, and heritage or cultural program delivery. Electives such as applied projects or internships can strengthen industry readiness and professional networks for museum and heritage sector careers. Preparing graduates for advanced professional, specialist, and leadership roles in the discipline.
Living Costs in Melbourne**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318 |
Average Salary***
