Museums and Cultural Heritage

Society

An interdisciplinary programme with a focus on museums, heritage practices, and visual and material culture, particularly in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific.

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Understanding of museums and heritage practices

Gain knowledge of how museums and heritage institutions operate, manage collections, and engage in cultural preservation.

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Interdisciplinary cultural heritage expertise

Develop skills and understanding by drawing on concepts from anthropology, art history, history, Māori studies, and sociology.

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Application to Aotearoa New Zealand and Pacific contexts

Gain specific insights into museums and cultural heritage in New Zealand and the Pacific.

What You're Signing Up For

Museums and Cultural Heritage at the University of Auckland offers interdisciplinary study on museums and heritage practices with a focus on visual and material culture in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific. The programme draws on courses in Anthropology, Art History, History, Māori Studies, and Sociology, providing a foundation for careers in museums, art galleries, heritage institutions, and tourism.

Course Content

  • Museums and heritage practices
  • Visual and material culture
  • Interdisciplinary study across Anthropology, Art History, History, Māori Studies, and Sociology
  • Focus on New Zealand and Pacific heritage
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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Museums

  • Heritage

  • Cultural Institutions

  • Tourism

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Curator

  • Education officer

  • Art gallery registrar or manager

  • Careers in museums and heritage institutions in private and government sectors

  • Careers in tourism