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University of Sydney (USYD)

  • 36% international / 64% domestic

Master of Museum and Heritage Studies

  • Masters (Coursework)

Develop a deep understanding of the core historical and theoretical developments in museum and heritage studies, current practice and debates.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1.5 years full-time
Study Mode
In person

About this course

About this course

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.

Who is it for?

This qualification 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.

Study locations

Camperdown/Darlington

Career pathways

Career paths

This unique course will offer graduates opportunities to pursue a career in:

  • museum education
  • public programs administration
  • collection management
  • heritage site interpretation
  • community organisations
  • protected area management agencies
  • Indigenous land councils
  • cultural sector in policy and planning

Employers value our graduates because they demonstrate personal and intellectual autonomy, abide by strong professional and ethical values and are able to engage with current debates about the place of humanities in public life.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at University of Sydney (USYD).
83.5%
Overall satisfaction
85.9%
Skill scale
79%
Teaching scale
77.5%
Employed full-time
$67.1k
Average salary