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Graduate Diploma of Museum Studies (012804J)

Melbourne Burwood — Burwood, Victoria, Australia

Study Level: Postgraduate · Postgraduate Diploma
Duration: To be confirmed
Study Mode: To be confirmed
Next Intake: March 2027
Tuition Fee: AUD 37,400
Application Fee: None listed
Scholarships Available: None listed
Post-Study Work Information: Temporary Graduate visa / post-study pathway: Verify before applying
Application Status: Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Students will earn a professional qualification that allows them to work in the diverse museum sector. When students enroll in the Graduate Diploma of Museum Studies at Deakin University, they will learn how to identify, conserve and interpret objects and collections in museums and galleries and the role of museums within society. Today’s museums are evolving. They’re designed to be more accessible and increasingly interactive. As such, they’re attracting more diverse audiences every day. The Graduate Diploma of Museum Studies is designed to provide students with the range of hands-on skills and theoretical knowledge required to work in all kinds of museums. Some of the areas students will study include interpretation, collections and curatorship, cataloguing and documentation, and the ethical and legal implications of moving, acquiring or disposing of an object or collection. Students will also look at the role and function of exhibitions, including budgets, planning, policy and audience involvement. Be ready to take the lead in students' career and run exhibitions that engage the community and are meticulously organized behind the scenes. The core units students will study are built around the categories above and they include: Cultural Heritage and Museum Practice Managing Collections Developing Exhibitions Museums, Heritage and Society Plus, students will have a choice of four elective units, some of which include: World Heritage Intangible Cultural Heritage Digital Interpretation Applied Heritage Project Internship Digital Curation As part of students' studies, they can undertake work-integrated learning through their choice of electives. The Applied Heritage Project unit is developed in consultation with industry partners and gives students an opportunity to work in a team on a specific heritage project.

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Credential: Postgraduate Diploma
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee: AUD 37,400
Application fee: None listed
Deposit required: Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees: Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes: March 2027, March 2028, March 2029
Application deadline: 18 January 2027
Application status: Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability: Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Melbourne Burwood

Burwood, Victoria, Australia

221 Burwood Highway

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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About the Institution

Deakin University, founded in 1974, is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU Rankings, 2020) and is one of the top 50 young universities (QS World University Rankings Top 50 Under 50). Deakin is a global leader in several areas of study, including accounting and finance, architecture, business and management studies, education, communication and media studies, nursing, medicine and law. This University is also ranked the #1 school of sport science in the world by the ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments 2021, making Deakin the leader in progr...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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