Museums and Collections Specialization
Museums and Collections Specialization - Overview
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From 2009 new enrolments will no longer be accepted into this program. For new and extended program changes see Graduate Coursework programs in Liberal Arts (Museums and Collections).
The information below is for continuing students.
The Graduate Diploma in Arts, specialising in Museums and Collections is designed for students who have completed a program of undergraduate studies, not necessarily in this field, and wish to receive graduate qualifications in Museum and Collections. It is a recognised diploma in applied professional training and for further study.
Prerequisites
Applicants for the Graduate Diploma in Arts program should have obtained a Bachelor degree from an approved tertiary education institution, with at least six Credit level grades (60% or better) in courses other than first year courses.
Special admission may be available for some students on the basis of professional experience or a demonstrated contribution to scholarship in a relevant field of study with permission of the program’s graduate studies convenor.
The Graduate Diploma in Arts and the Master of Arts specialising in Museums and Collections are integrated to allow students who achieve an average grade of Distinction or higher (min. 70%) in the Graduate Diploma to transfer to the Master program.
Status
Status may be granted for previous study at graduate level relevant to this Graduate Diploma.
Requirements
Candidates are required to complete courses to the value of 36 units. Students must complete:
- at least three courses, other than Internship courses, from the Museums and Collections Specialisation
- electives from a nominated list, including courses in Anthropology, Art History and Curatorship, and History. Students may apply for permission to take courses that are not included in the nominated list.
Normally Internships are not available in the first semester of a student’s enrolment in the program: prospective candidates should contact the program convenor.
The information published on the Study at ANU 2012 website applies to the 2012 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2011 website.
