This course focuses on best practice in conserving the cultural values of world heritage sites. Students will have the opportunity to learn practical heritage management skills alongside of gaining a thorough understanding of the theoretical and political issues relating to world heritage and, more generally, cultural heritage management. This intensive topic will be based at a key heritage site in Australia or overseas and will include local and international experts in the field of heritage.

This course focuses on:

• World heritage guidelines and protocols
• Cultural heritage management
• The politics of world heritage
• Heritage and the local community
• Cultural landscapes

• in written and verbal expression for a variety of relevant academic and / or professional purposes;
• in interdisciplinary thinking and the ability to apply theoretical ideas to case studies developed from personal observation;
• required for cultural heritage management;
• to model best practice and have a commitment to ethical, reflective practice in regard to cultural heritage.