Master of Urban and Cultural Heritage
A cross-disciplinary program focused on the social, cultural, and management dimensions of heritage in the built environment.
Best for:Best for graduates in humanities, social sciences, or design seeking a career in heritage management and policy.
Overview
The Master of Urban and Cultural Heritage at the University of Melbourne is an industry-oriented program designed for graduates interested in the social and cultural aspects of the 21st-century built environment. Students explore contemporary heritage policy, management, and conservation through both theoretical and practical lenses. The curriculum addresses critical global challenges, including rapid urbanization, sustainability, and the social impacts of heritage reconstruction. Participants develop essential research and presentation skills for documenting and managing diverse heritage sites, landscapes, and cultural practices.
What you'll do
- Analyze contemporary and theoretical approaches to heritage policy and regulation.
- Evaluate the social and economic impacts of cultural heritage, including tourism.
- Develop skills in the documentation and management of heritage sites and landscapes.
- Examine the role of digital technologies in modern heritage practice.
- Conduct research on tangible and intangible cultural practices within historical contexts.
Requirements
Degree required: A cognate master's coursework degree or a four-year undergraduate degree (with honours) with a WAM of at least 65%, or a three-year undergraduate degree with a WAM of at least 65% plus two years of relevant professional experience.
Degree offered: Master of Urban and Cultural Heritage
Language: English proficiency required; refer to university admissions standards.
Instruction: English
- Academic background in a cognate discipline
- Minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65% or equivalent
- For three-year degree holders, two years of documented relevant professional experience
- Must hold a recognized undergraduate or master's degree
- Must meet the minimum academic performance threshold (65% WAM)
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Interested applicants should visit the official University of Melbourne course page to review specific entry requirements and submit an application through the university's online portal.
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of professional experience (if applicable)
- Evidence of English language proficiency
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