Heritage Conservation

Overview

This programme, designed for both professionals and aspiring professionals, reflects the interdisciplinary nature of the heritage industry. You can choose to specialise in built heritage, or museums and cultural heritage. The Heritage Conservation programme is offered by the University of Auckland .

• Built Heritage

Increase your knowledge of historic and modern buildings, how they were built, how to assess their heritage value and how they can be preserved or adapted in our contemporary world.

• Museums and Cultural Heritage

Develop your understanding of museums and heritage practices in visual and material culture, with a focus on Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific.

Where could this programme take you? 

You can prepare for a career in the heritage industry, or upskill with a formal qualification if you are already working in the industry. You will gain knowledge of the principles and concepts of heritage conservation, an appreciation of relevant theory and practice, and a readiness to contribute to heritage conservation around the world.

Jobs related to this programme

• Building technologist

• Conservation consultant

• Curator

• Head of human history

• Heritage consultant

• Librarian or archivist

• Local authority heritage adviser

• Senior adviser with the Ministry for Culture and Heritage