Museum Studies

University of Queensland

About

Museum Studies is an inter-disciplinary field of study that encompasses museum history, theory and practice.

The program delivers the professional training required for those interested in pursuing careers in the museum and heritage industry whilst at the same time, providing for those already working in this sector, the opportunity to develop or enhance existing skills and interests.

At UQ, our focus is on developing a critical awareness of the social, cultural and political issues facing those working in the museum and gallery sector, whilst providing the hands-on practical skills necessary for professional practice.

Engaging with the University's world-class museums and collections together with leading professionals in the field, UQ provides a uniquely stimulating environment for museological research and training.

An inter-disciplinary approach is used to deliver core courses through the School of Social Science, with a broad choice of inter-departmental and cross-faculty electives.

Structure

Participants are able to choose from elective courses including Anthropology, Applied History, Art History, Classics, Event Management, Interpretation and Visitor Research, Professional Writing, and Science Communication. The scope of the courses offered presents students with a broad range of perspectives and identifies the most vital contemporary questions and concerns in museums, and in museum studies.

Courses

See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies.

Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.

Placement courses

A valuable component of the UQ Museum Studies program is gaining professional experience and contacts in the work place. The course offers students the opportunity to take short-term internships or placements where they undertake specific projects which contribute to their overall course assessment. In recent years, students have conducted placements or internships at: Queensland Art Gallery / GOMA, Queensland Museum, Ipswich Art Gallery, UQ Art Museum and the State Library of Queensland.

Study options

Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:

  • Graduate Diploma in Museum Studies

Entry requirements

To complete the Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies

To fulfil the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.

For more information on program requirements, please contact the Faculty.

Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.

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