Master of Heritage Studies (coursework or coursework and dissertation) (12530)
The University of Western Australia
About
UWA's admission requirements for some postgraduate courses have changed for Semester 2, 2020 to facilitate student access to study during the COVID-19 situation.
In many cases, these changes may not be extended beyond 2020.
Contact Future Students for more information.This course aims to meet the training needs of all those whose lives intersect with heritage, be this in the context of government, business, NGOs, international organisations, museums, universities, heritage agencies, national and provincial parks.The course covers all types of heritage and offers training in caring for and sharing heritage, issues of legislation, management, conservation, tourism, development, stewardship, presentation and sustainability.
Students are taught by international experts and have the opportunity of gaining heritage experience in China, take part in heritage study tours and undertake heritage work placements.Heritage Studies is an area of particular research strength at UWA as Western Australia is heritage-rich with 50,000 plus years of tangible Indigenous heritage and vibrant intangible heritage traditions.
Structure
Note: This course is not available in 2020.
| KEY TO AVAILABILITY OF UNITS: |
|---|
| S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; SS = summer teaching period; N/A = not available in 2020; NS = non-standard teaching period; OS = offshore teaching period; * = to be advised |
Students may be required to take conversion units, up to a value of 24 points, as advised by the Faculty.
Take all units (36 points):
| AVAILABILITY | UNITCODE | UNITNAME | UNIT REQUIREMENTS | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ARCY5104 | Working with Stakeholders | 6–8 weeks in April to June | |
| NS | HERI5101 | Debates in Contemporary Heritage Studies | 4 hours per week (over 6 weeks from week 1) | |
| NS | HERI5102 | Foundations in Heritage Management | 4 hours per week (over 6 weeks from week 1) | |
| NS | HERI5103 | The Business of Sustainable Heritage | 4 hours per week (over 6 weeks from week 7) | |
| NS | HERI5104 | Intangible Heritage | 4 hours per week | |
| N/A | HERI5105 | Heritage and Development in Asia | 4 hours per week for 6 weeks |
Students in the Master of Heritage Studies by coursework only take units up to the value of 36 points from Group A. Students in the Master of Heritage Studies by coursework and dissertation take units up to the value of 12 points from Group A and take all units from Group B (24 points).
Group A
| AVAILABILITY | UNITCODE | UNITNAME | UNIT REQUIREMENTS | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S2 | ARCT5505 | Conservation in Cultural Landscapes, Historic Towns and Urban Precincts | Incompatibility: ARCT5582 Conservation in Cultural Landscapes, Historic Towns and Urban Precincts (GC) | 35 (introductory lecture: 1 x 2 hours; lectures/field work exercises/seminars: 3 hours per week) |
| N/A | HERI5106 | Heritage Study Tour (12 points) | 40 hours per week (over 2–3 weeks), then occasional meetings during four weeks of write-up, scheduled 6–20 June | |
| NS, S1, SS | HERI5109 | Heritage Special Topic | Prerequisites: a) 24 points in Heritage Studies, or b) by special permission of the Course coordinator. | 4 hours per week (over 6 weeks) |
| N/A | LAWS5175 | Heritage Governance: from Global to Local | ||
| NS | SOCS5003 | Research Design | Prerequisites: for Social Research Methods students and Science Communication students : none; for other postgraduate course (International Relations, Strategic Communications, Asian Studies, International Development, Public Policy) students: completion of 24 points of their coursework, three core units and one option unit, and have achieved a 70 per cent WAM in those units. | up to 30 hours |
| SS | SOCS5200 | Digital Advocacy | 1 week (30 hours) intensive split between lectures (15 hours) and practical training (15 hours); project workshops: 4 x 1 hour; final workshop: 8 hours. Summer: delivered intensively. | |
| NS, S1, S2 | WILG5001 | Professional Development Practicum A | Prerequisites: Completion of 24 points of post graduate units and approval from the unit coordinator. | 150 hours for pre-placement, placement and post-placement activities |
| NS, S1, S2 | WILG5002 | Professional Development Practicum B | Prerequisites: Master of Strategic Communications students: completion of 24 points of post graduate units and approval from the unit coordinator. All other postgraduate students:completion of 36 points of post graduate units and approval from the unit coordinator | 150 hours for pre-placement, placement and post-placement activities |
Students in the Master of Heritage Studies by coursework and dissertation take all units (24 points).
Note: Students must achieve 70 per cent or above in SOCS5003 Research Design to be eligible to enrol in the Master's dissertation units.
Group B
| AVAILABILITY | UNITCODE | UNITNAME | UNIT REQUIREMENTS | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NS | SOCS5003 | Research Design | Prerequisites: for Social Research Methods students and Science Communication students : none; for other postgraduate course (International Relations, Strategic Communications, Asian Studies, International Development, Public Policy) students: completion of 24 points of their coursework, three core units and one option unit, and have achieved a 70 per cent WAM in those units. | up to 30 hours |
| S1, S2 | SOCS5551 | Master's Dissertation 1 | Prerequisites: Students must have achieved 70 per cent or above in SOCS5003 Research Design and have approval of the course coordinator to undertake this unit. | contact varies but up to 1 hour a week in a one-to-one meeting with a supervisor or in a small teaching and discussion group |
| S1, S2 | SOCS5552 | Master's Dissertation 2 | Prerequisites: Students must have achieved 70 per cent or above in SOCS5003 Research Design and have approval of the course coordinator to undertake this unit. | contact varies but up to 1 hour a week in a one-to-one meeting with a supervisor or in a small teaching and discussion group |
| S1, S2 | SOCS5553 | Master's Dissertation 3 | Prerequisites: Students must have achieved 70 per cent or above in SOCS5003 Research Design and have approval of the course coordinator to undertake this unit. | contact varies but up to 1 hour a week in a one-to-one meeting with a supervisor or in a small teaching and discussion group |
See also the rules for the course and the Student Rules.
Entry requirements
4.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualfication, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
and
(c) successfully completed prior study in a field relevant to Heritage Studies; or
(2) completed a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Heritage Studies at UWA.
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