Victoria University of Wellington

Course Details

Master of Museum & Heritage Studies

Course Description

Get the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and sector experience you need to work as a museum and heritage professional. Choose from a flexible range of qualifications that can all be completed in a year. Programmes Master of Museum and Heritage Practice Selected programme Postgraduate Diploma in Museum and Heritage Practice Postgraduate Certificate in Museum and Heritage Practice Get connected Join a programme that's an integral part of New Zealand’s museum and heritage sector. It’s been designed for and with the sector to give you the professional development you need for a career in GLAM (galleries, libraries, archives and museums) or in heritage management. Taking advantage of Wellington's rich cultural resources, you’ll head out on numerous field trips and meet with experts from local organisations. Studying in the School of Art History, Classics and Religious Studies, you’ll learn from academics with strong local and international networks, along with highly qualified professionals drawn from the sector.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
18month

Career outcomes

Careers Past students have been snapped up for a wide range of roles in the sector, including exhibition developer, collection manager, gallery manager, curator, researcher, registrar, interpreter and educator. They're working in museums, art galleries, libraries, archives, government and community and heritage organisations all around New Zealand. Other students have embarked on academic careers, building on their research work.




Master of Museum & Heritage Studies Victoria University of Wellington