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The University of Queensland (UQ)

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Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies

  • Graduate Certificate

Develop your knowledge and skills in museum history, theory and practice, and build your career in the museum and heritage industry.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 year full-time
Course Code
5341
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

Develop your knowledge and skills in museum history, theory and practice, and build your career in the museum and heritage industry.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

Approved degree with a GPA of 4; or Post-secondary study and have a minimum of two years' relevant professional experience (supported by references). This may be work (in roles such as curatorial, research, collections, education, public programs, management, documentation, exhibitions) in museums; galleries; archives or collecting institutions; historic sites or heritage places.

Approved degree with a GPA of 4; or Post-secondary study and have a minimum of two years' relevant professional experience (supported by references). This may be work (in roles such as curatorial, research, collections, education, public programs, management, documentation, exhibitions) in museums; galleries; archives or collecting institutions; historic sites or heritage places.

GPA equivalent

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.

Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we'll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
Related programs

Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider
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English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.

Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Additional application information
Applicants may be asked to provide a Supplementary Personal Statement [One page only] Describe your academic interests and reasons for applying. Detail your career objectives and any relevant non-academic achievements as well as any publications. Outline any other relevant experience including attendance at specialist workshops or short courses.

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

  • Benefit from engaging with the University's world-class museums and collections, together with leading professionals in the field.
  • Choose from a range of study areas, including museum context, cultural heritage law, museums and community engagement, digital heritage and more.
  • Gain professional experience and contacts in the workplace - in Australia and overseas.
  • Deepen your understanding of the social, cultural and political issues facing the museum and gallery sector, and gain the skills to further your career.

Career pathways

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Education and programs officer
  • Arts curator
  • Museum curator
  • Gallery curator
  • Library, museum and gallery coordinator
  • Public programs manager
  • Museum media manager
  • Museum operations manager
  • Gallery administrator
  • Arts and cultural officer

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Teacher Education courses at The University of Queensland (UQ).
85.9%
Overall satisfaction
85.2%
Skill scale
79.7%
Teaching scale
79.3%
Employed full-time
$70k
Average salary