(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have
(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
and
(c) succesfully completed prior study in a field relevant to Heritage Studies; or
(2) completed a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Heritage Studies at UWA.
Internet-based Test (iBT): An overall score of 82 with a minimum score of: 22 in the Writing section; 18 in the Reading section; 20 in the Speaking section; and 20 in the Listening
IELTS (Academic) including IELTS for UKVI (Academic): Minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 (must include Academic Reading and Writing modules)
PTE (Academic): Postgraduate Research Studies applicants: An overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 64 in the reading and writing sections, and no less than 54 in the other sections.
Heritage Studies is a cross-disciplinary strategic research area at UWA, providing increased research opportunities and capabilities for students. You will study both tangible and intangible heritage including natural, cultural and Indigenous heritage. You'll learn to understand heritage issues and to work with industries and governments to record, manage, protect and present heritage objects, places and traditions in partnership with communities. Western Australia is heritage-rich, with 50,000+ years of tangible Indigenous heritage and vibrant intangible heritage traditions. This course is taught jointly through the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Education, and the School of Indigenous Studies.
CRICOS CODE: 083848J
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Course structure details
Option
Take unit(s) to the value of 48 points:
COMM5200 Digital Advocacy (6)
HERI5101 Debates in Contemporary Heritage Studies (6)
HERI5102 Foundations in Heritage Management (6)
HERI5103 The Business of Sustainable Heritage (6)
HERI5104 Intangible Heritage (6)
HERI5105 Heritage and Development in Asia (6)
HERI5107 Working with Stakeholders (6)
HERI5109 Heritage Special Topic (6)
LAWS5175 Heritage Governance: from Global to Local (6)
There are many career opportunities for graduates with skills in heritage studies both in Australia and internationally in government, industry, NGOs, mining companies, community organisations and tourism operators.
Academic
Anthropologist
Archeologist
Archivist
Conservation officer
Curator: museum and gallery
Historian
Chief executive
OSHC: 530 ($) per year
