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Graduate Certificate in Heritage Studies

The University of Western Australia
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Tuition AUD 636 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; AUD 461 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree Postgraduate Certificate
Duration 6 months
Deadline 2030-11-17
Delivery On-campus
Location Perth, Australia
Language English

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Heritage Studies at The University of Western Australia is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Humanities over 6 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Heritage Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 6 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: AUD 636 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; AUD 461 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  6. Location: Perth, Australia

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Heritage Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Debates in Contemporary Heritage Studies
  2. Foundations in Heritage Management
  3. The Business of Sustainable Heritage
  4. Intangible Heritage
  5. Heritage and Development in Asia
  6. Heritage Special Topic
  7. History and Heritage
  8. Heritage Governance: from Global to Local

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have:

(a)(i) a bachelor\'s degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and

(ii) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent in the Level 3 units of a major;\xc2\xa0

or

(b)\ta level and duration of education, professional experience, and/or demonstrable life skills considered by UWA to be sufficient to permit satisfactory completion of the course.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 636 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; AUD 461 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: AUD 636 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; AUD 461 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact The University of Western Australia directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About The University of Western Australia

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The University of Western Australia

Perth, Australia

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a public research university in Crawley, Western Australia, Australia. UWA was established in 1911 by an act of the Parliament of Western Australia.

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline 2030-11-17
  • Start Date 2018-02-26
  • Language English
  • Duration 6 months
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