Program Overview
The Cultural Materials Conservation at University of Melbourne is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 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 Cultural Materials Conservation 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: AUD 32,384 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 25,376 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Cultural Materials Conservation programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Conservation Professional Practices
- Technical Examination and Documentation
- Conservation and Object Based Learning
- Cultural Materials Conservation Science
- RESPECT
- Preventive Conservation
- Conservation Assessment and Treatment 1
- Analytical Science in Conservation
- Conservation Assessment and Treatment 2
- Conservation Research and OBL
- Conservation Thesis Part 1
- Conservation Thesis Part 2
- Conservation Internship and Projects
- Documentation and Display
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
In order to be considered for entry to the 200 point program, applicants must have completed:
- an undergraduate degree in any discipline, with at least H2B (70%) weighted average, or equivalent
Notes:
Completion of study equivalent to 25 points of university level chemistry would be considered an advantage
Portfolios or evidence of colour vision acuity or manual dexterity are not required for selection, but the Selection Committee may require applicants to supply information about their interest, knowledge and experience in conservation, their preferred area of conservation specialisation (objects, paper, paintings), a curriculum vitae, and a statement advising whether or not they believe they have normal colour vision and manual dexterity. Applicants with limited vision or dexterity should discuss with the course coordinator what assistance may be available to help them meet course requirements in their preferred area of conservation specialisation and to practice in the field
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 32,384 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 25,376 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 32,384 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 25,376 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Melbourne 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 University of Melbourne
University of Melbourne
Parkville, Australia
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-05-18
- Start Date 2018-07-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months