You can study museums and heritage practices in visual and material culture.
Museums and Cultural Heritage is an interdisciplinary programme with a particular focus on Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific. It draws on museums and heritage-related courses taught by Anthropology, Art History, History, Māori Studies and Sociology.
Postgraduate study in Museums and Cultural HeritageYou 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
Museums and Cultural Heritage can give you an excellent foundation for: a career as a curator, education officer, art gallery registrar or manager; careers in museums and heritage institutions in the private and government sectors; and careers in tourism.
Prerequisite: A major in Anthropology, Art History, History, Māori Studies, Museums and Cultural Heritage or Sociology, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Complete 120 points comprising:
Selected courses must include exactly 120 points at level 700.
Selected courses must be approved by all Academic Heads concerned.