Postgraduate study in Museums and Cultural Heritage
What can you study in Museums and Cultural Heritage
You can study approaches to museums and heritage globally, with a particular focus on indigenous Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific.
Courses in Museums and Cultural History cover topics such as:
- The history of museums
- The politics of culture
- Intellectual property
- Public art
- Curatorial practice
- Tourism and heritage
- Art writing
- Colonialism
- Writing history
Entry requirements
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Museums and Cultural Heritage
A major in one of Anthropology, Art History, History, Maori Studies,
Museums and Cultural Heritage or Sociology or, in exceptional cases, another subject as approved by the Coordinator of the Programme in Museums and Cultural Heritage.
Master of Arts in Museums and Cultural Heritage
120-point (one-year) MA
A BA(Hons) or PGDipArts in Museums and Cultural Heritage or, in exceptional cases, another subject as approved by the Programme Coordinator, or equivalent.
180-point (18-month) MA
A BA (or approved equivalent qualification) with a major in one of
Anthropology, Art History, History, Maori Studies, Museums and Cultural Heritage or Sociology, or, in exceptional cases, another subject as approved by the Programme Coordinator. You must have a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 75 points above Stage II including at least 45 points in the major.
Structuring your specialisation in Museums and Cultural Heritage
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Museums and Cultural Heritage
Consult the BA(Hons) schedule for how to structure your study and for the courses you may take.
2024 BA(Hons) schedule for Museums and Cultural Heritage
Master of Arts in Museums and Cultural Heritage
Consult the MA schedule for how to structure your study and for the courses you may take.
2024 MA schedule for Museums and Cultural Heritage
Master of Heritage Conservation in Museums and Cultural Heritage
Consult the MHerCons schedule for how to structure your study and for the courses you may take.
Courses
Explore the courses you can take as part of a specialisation in Museums and Cultural Heritage:
Scholarships and awards
Help and advice
Our friendly staff will provide you with advice on planning your degree and enrolling in your courses at Student Hubs.
If you would like to find out more about studying Museums and Cultural Heritage, you can contact a Postgraduate Adviser.