Offered By	Research School of Humanities
Minimum	48 units
Academic Contact	Dr Kylie Message
Academic Plan	6160XMUSC
CRICOS Code	064796K
UAC Code	832057(GDLA Museums and Collections) 835057(GDLA Museums and Collections)
Areas of Interest	Art History, Cultural Studies, History, and Museums and Collections

The Research School of Humanities offers a suite of graduate coursework programs in Liberal Arts. Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Masters and Masters (Honours) are available, with specialisations in:

• Museums and Collections
• Cultural and Environmental Heritage
• Visual Culture Research
• Writing, World Histories and Lives

By undertaking a robust and recognized program in the strongly interrelated areas of cultural heritage, museums, collections, visual and material culture studies, students will be offered the opportunity to capitalise on the Research School of Humanities' strong industry connections and partnerships, and to gain first hand experience as well as a deeper understanding of a range of relevant national institutions and professional contexts.

Courses can be taken toward the award of a named degree in one of the specialised areas, but will also suit Graduate Studies Select students who are interested in undertaking a broader range of courses.

The Museums and Collections specialisation gives students a working knowledge of and critical engagement with a wide range of museums, cultural and collecting institutions. Most coursework content draws from case studies arising from national cultural and collecting institutions in Canberra (including National Museum of Australia, Australian War Memorial, National Portrait Gallery, National Gallery of Australia, and National Library of Australia), and representatives from these institutions, including their directors, regularly contribute classes. Professional links ensure that students have ready access to major national collections and exhibition venues. These links also mean that the program can complement academic excellence with a strong professional emphasis to ensure that it remains at the forefront of current research and issues confronting museums, galleries, and other cultural and collecting institutions.

Who Studies Museums and Collections?

• Recent Australian and international graduates wishing to gain a professional degree in order to enter the professional museums, collections, or heritage sectors.
• Individuals already working in the cultural, collections, or heritage sectors in Canberra who may use the program as professional development for career enhancement.
• individuals who may be volunteer staff at cultural or collecting institutions or heritage sites, or members of ‘Friends' organizations at any of the cultural, collecting or heritage places or members of Historical Societies etc who want to now gain a professional qualification.
• Individuals already working in the cultural, collections, or heritage sectors or public service who wish to extend their understanding of museum practice, and who seek to contextualise it through academic research.

Prerequisites

(a) Completion of four years of study at a recognized University or higher education provider or approved professional experience, or (b) completion of an undergraduate degree of not less than three years study at a recognized university or higher education provider and successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Liberal Arts or equivalent postgraduate degree. 24 units credit will be given if applicant has completed the Graduate Certificate or equivalent.

The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.