MA - Arts Administration / Master of Museum and Heritage Studies in Canberra Australia | The Australian National University

The Master of Museum and Heritage Studies program at ANU offers a distinctive pathway to combine studies with Indiana University, enabling students to earn a dual degree with the Master of Arts in Arts Administration. This collaboration leverages partnerships with cultural institutions across Australia and the U.S., equipping graduates for dynamic careers in both Museum Curatorship (ANU) and Arts Administration (IU). ANU's curriculum covers foundational curatorial techniques and collections care while exploring contemporary themes influencing global cultural policy, including social inclusion, Indigenous collections, audience engagement, and community participation. Meanwhile, IU's program develops essential leadership competencies for the arts sector, providing training in management, marketing, policy development, and arts advocacy.

Program Outcomes
Graduates will acquire the expertise to:
critically examine, investigate, and integrate sophisticated methodologies related to museums and their societal roles;
assess key discussions, challenges, theoretical frameworks, and conceptual issues surrounding museums and collections;