Master of Heritage Conservation - Museums and Cultural Heritage

About the course

This programme, designed for both professionals and aspiring professionals, reflects the interdisciplinary nature of the heritage industry. You can choose to specialise in built heritage, or museums and cultural heritage. Develop your understanding of museums and heritage practices in visual and material culture, with a focus on Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific. 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 and Writing history.