Master of Museum and Heritage Studies (Advanced) (7178) in Canberra Australia | The Australian National University

The Master of Museum and Heritage Studies (Advanced) leverages our strong partnerships with Canberra's premier cultural institutions to equip you for a dynamic career in this sector. Through our extensive local and national networks, you'll gain direct access to senior professionals during classes and benefit from hands-on experience via our internship opportunities.

Our faculty includes globally recognized researchers, and the program provides specialized tracks in either museum or heritage studies. The museum specialization covers both traditional curation and collection management, along with contemporary topics like social inclusion, community participation, activist museum practices, Indigenous collections, and cutting-edge visitor research. The heritage specialization enables you to critically examine national and international policies through a framework that explores the social and political dimensions of heritage conservation and management.

Learning Outcomes
critically examine, research, and integrate complex museum practices and their societal roles;
assess key discussions, challenges, theories, and conceptual frameworks relevant to museums and collections;
cultivate both theoretical understanding and practical skills for engaging with museums and collecting institutions