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Leverage our distinctive position as a laboratory-focused interdisciplinary program, collaborating with experienced heritage experts and conservators to safeguard artworks and artifacts for posterity. You'll engage with Indigenous initiatives, such as the Association of Northern Kimberley Arnhem Aboriginal Artists and Warmun Art Centre, alongside renowned institutions like the National Museum of the Philippines, Museums Victoria, and CSIRO in Victoria. Utilize the University's extensive network with domestic and international organizations, as well as the rich cultural resources and knowledge housed within the Grimwade Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation, the Arts and Science Faculties, and campus galleries, libraries, archives, and museums.
For those seeking to specialize, you can focus on conservation treatment or emerging media pathways through field-based studies in the East Kimberley or international locations like the Philippines and Indonesia within the Master of Cultural Materials Conservation. Tailored for ambitious individuals, you'll have access to advanced conservation technology at the University of Melbourne's Science and Engineering faculties, refining your expertise as a conservation specialist. Additionally, professional development opportunities await through national or international internships, working alongside senior conservators to conduct conservation research or practical treatments.
In order to be considered for entry to the 200 point program, applicants must have completed:
To be considered for entry into this course, you must have completed an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, including 50 credit points at second year level or higher in subjects requiring written and analytical assessment with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 70% (or equivalent).
In order to be considered for entry to the 150 point program, applicants must have completed:
To be considered for entry into this course, you must have completed an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a directly related discipline with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 70% (or equivalent). Disciplines often assessed as directly related to this course include Cultural Materials Conservation.
In order to be considered for entry to the 100 point program, applicants must have completed:
To be considered for entry into this course, you must meet the following criteria: An honours degree (or equivalent) in a directly related discipline with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 70% (or equivalent) OR An undergraduate degree in a directly related discipline with a WAM of at least 70% (or equivalent) AND two years of documented relevant professional experience. Disciplines often assessed as directly related to this course include Cultural Materials Conservation. Professional experience relevant to this course may include roles in Cultural Materials Conservation
English language requirements:
IELTS (academic English Only): 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 + ; Writing 21; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13;
Pearson Test of English Academic: 58 + no communicative skill below 50
Cambridge English: Advanced/ Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 176 + no skill below 169.