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Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Heritage Studies provides a preliminary understanding of heritage conservation and has been designed by heritage professionals within government, museums, universities and heritage agencies. Those who successfully complete the course may obtain credit towards the Graduate Diploma of Heritage Studies or Master of Heritage Studies.
Heritage Studies is a cross-disciplinary strategic research area at UWA, providing increased research opportunities and capabilities for students. You will study both tangible and intangible heritage including natural, cultural and Indigenous heritage. You'll learn to understand heritage issues and to work with industries and governments to record, manage, protect and present heritage objects, places and traditions in partnership with communities. Western Australia is heritage-rich, with 50,000+ years of tangible Indigenous heritage and vibrant intangible heritage traditions. This Heritage Studies course from The University of Western Australia is taught jointly through the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Education, and the School of Indigenous Studies.
Career Pathways
There are many career opportunities for graduates with skills in heritage studies both in Australia and internationally in government, industry, NGOs, mining companies, community organisations and tourism operators.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Debates in Contemporary Heritage Studies
- Heritage Management
- The Business of Sustainable Heritage
- Intangible Heritage
- Heritage and Development in Asia
- Heritage Special Topic
- Heritage Governance: from Global to Local
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Duration
- Full-time
- 6 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 64
TOEFL® IBT 82
Credits
24 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
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We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 64
TOEFL® IBT 82
Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS CODE: 083845A
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
- a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and
- the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent.
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11700 AUD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11700 AUD for the full programme during 6 months.
Living costs for Perth
1328 - 2367 AUD /month
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