Master of Museum and Heritage Practice

Victoria University of Wellington

Subject area

Librarianship and Information Management

Qualification

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Entry requirements

A bachelor's degree or equivalent, normally with a B+ average grade or better in the relevant coursework.

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

Graduates will be able to critically analyse and engage in current museum and heritage practice in Aotearoa New Zealand. They will be equipped with the knowledge, skills and attributes to manage, interpret, display and care for cultural heritage objects, collections and buildings or sites in cultural heritage organisations. Graduates will be qualified to work in museums, galleries and heritage organisations in a range of roles, including management, policy, collections, exhibitions, public programmes and other areas of professional work. For most graduates this will be a professional degree leading to a career in the sector but some graduates may be able to continue to a master's degree by thesis or a PhD.