Master of Urban and Cultural Heritage

Study Area

Architecture, building, planning and design

Study Level

Postgraduate

University

The University of Melbourne

State

VIC

Course Detail

Campus

Parkville

Intake Time

March, July

Standard Duration

1 Year

About the Course

This unique cross-disciplinary and industry-oriented program is open to graduates who are passionate about the social and cultural dimensions of the built environment in the 21 st century. Heritage professionals help to tackle a broad range of challenges, including the pressures of rapid urbanisation, issues of economic, social and environmental sustainability, as well as social and cultural change. As such, this course examines contemporary and theoretical approaches to heritage policy, which includes regulation and practice, new approaches to digital technologies and heritage, issues of heritage significance within historical and cross-cultural contexts, cultural heritage and its social and economic impacts including tourism and heritage reconstruction. Students will gain critical research and presentation skills in the analysis, documentation and management of heritage sites, landscapes, and tangible and intangible cultural practices.

Requirements

Average Score

At least 65%

IELTS

6.5 (no band less than 6.0)

Background Requirements

YES

The University of Melbourne

Institute Ranking

#41 in QS World University Rankings 2021, #3 in Australia

Program Ranking

#1 in Australia for Architecture, #17 in the world. *QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020