Course description
Fees and charges
Equivalent Full Time Student Load (EFTSL)
EFTSL is the standard annual full time load. Eight credit points is the standard full time load for one year of study.
Fee paying place - Domestic (DFP)
A Fee paying place is one for which the university does not receive any government funding. As such, students enrolled in these places are required to contribute the full cost of their course.
Fee paying places are available to domestic students. Domestic students are those who are Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens or holders of a permanent visa.
*Indicative course fees should be used as a guide only. Deakin University assumes no responsibility for persons relying on indicative course fees to calculate the total future cost of their course. The indicative course fee is an estimate based on a typical enrolment a student may have for their first year of study in 2009 for their course. The indicative course fee is based on historical first year enrolments within the course, reflecting the discipline cluster of the units which may be studied within the course. The actual fees charged will depend on the individual units chosen. The cost of each unit can be viewed at http://www.deakin.edu.au/current-students/handbooks2009/search.php. Please note that the fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and services.
Career opportunities
Communities and governments in the Asia-Pacific region are taking measures to protect their heritage before economic globalisation, rising land prices and insensitive planning decisions take their toll. The course provides an integrated approach for those working in government agencies, private corporations, community organisations and in private practice in a range of professions, who seek to develop a broader understanding of, and specialist skills in the cultural heritage industry.
Course rules
To qualify for the Master of Cultural Heritage (Honours), a student must successfully complete 16 credit points of study comprising:
* 3 credit points of core coursework units and
* 1 credit point of research training
AND
* 8 credit points of electives from the selected list of units below
* AND EITHER 3 credit points of minor thesis (15,000 words) and
* 1 credit point of internship
OR
* 4 credit points of international experience involving an International Heritage Field Research Project
Note: Students who undertake the Master of Cultural Heritage (Honours) in order to progress to a higher degree by research will be required to undertake the minor thesis and a period of internship.
Course structure
Core units
Trimester 1
AIM723 Heritage Interpretation
and two of:
Trimester 1
AIM701 Heritage and Development in the Asia-Pacific Region
AIM721 Museums: Context and Issues
Trimester 2
AIM708 World Heritage
AIM722 Collections and Movable Cultural Heritage
Research training
Trimester 1 or trimester 2 or trimester 3
AIM712 Cultural Heritage Research
Minor thesis and internship
Trimester 1 or trimester 2
AIM728 Minor Thesis
Trimester 1 or trimester 2 or trimester 3
AIM717 Heritage in the Field
International experience
Trimester 1 or trimester 2
AIM729 International Heritage Field Project (4 credit points)
8 credit points chosen from the following electives:
Trimester 1
AIM701 Heritage and Development in the Asia-Pacific Region
AIM707 Building Conservation Techniques
AIM716 Heritage and the City
AIM721 Museums: Context and Issues
AIM725 Museums: Strategies and Marketing *
Trimester 2
AIM703 Heritage Law, Planning and the Property Market
AIM704 Heritage and Sustainable Cultural Tourism
AIM705 Architectural Conservation Practice
AIM708 World Heritage
AIM710 Shared Heritage: Issues and Perspectives
AIM714 Cultural Landscapes
AIM722 Collections and Movable Cultural Heritage
AIM726 Museums: Operational Issues
AIM727 Exhibitions
* Not offered in 2009.
Admission requirements - general
Deakin University offers admission to postgraduate courses through a number of Admission categories.
In all categories of admission, selection is based primarily on academic merit as indicated by an applicant's previous academic record.
For more information on the Deakin Admissions Policy visit The Guide
Admission requirements - specific
To be eligible for admission into the Master of Cultural Heritage (Honours) applicants require a bachelor degree from an approved tertiary institution or equivalent:
* a bachelor degree from an approved tertiary institution; or
* qualifications deemed to be equivalent.
Graduate Entry:
The criterion for admission is normally the completion of a relevant tertiary undergraduate degree equivalent to not less than three years of full-time study at a recognised university or higher eduction provider. Admission is based on a number of factors, including an average grade of Distinction or High Distinction in the undergraduate award and the availability of supervision in the proposed area of research.
Advanced standing - general
The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.
You can also refer to the Advanced Standing System which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree.
Advanced standing - specific
Applications for advanced standing will be considered depending on the quality and subject matter of the student's prior qualifications and professional experience.
The Graduate Certificates of Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies along with the Graduate Diploma of Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies and Master of Cultural Heritage comprise a suite of fully articulated courses. Successful completion of a Graduate Certificate will lead to admission into either the relevant Graduate Diploma or the Master of Cultural Heritage with up to 4 credit points of advanced standing. Successful completion of a Graduate Diploma will lead to admission into the Master of Cultural Heritage with up to 8 credit points of advanced standing. Successful completion of the Master of Cultural Heritage with an average grade of Distinction of High Distinction will lead to admission into the Master of Cultural Heritage (Honours) with 12 credit points of advanced standing.
How to apply
Applications must be made directly to the university through the Applicant Portal referring to closing dates for applications as dates for particular courses may vary.
Your faculty may require further information from you when submitting your application. Please refer to the faculty information website for further details.
Alternate exits
Graduate Certificate of Cultural Heritage (A585)
Graduate Certificate of Museum Studies (A529)
Graduate Diploma of Cultural Heritage (A685)
Graduate Diploma of Museum Studies (A629)
Master of Cultural Heritage (A785)
