Take advantage of our unique position as a laboratory-based inter-disciplinary program and work with senior heritage professionals and conservators to preserve art and objects for future generations. You’ll get involved with Indigenous projects, including the Association of Northern Kimberley Arnhem Aboriginal Artists and the Warmun Art Centre, and global institutions, like the National Museum of the Philippines, Museums Victoria and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in Victoria.

Capitalise on the connections the University has with national and international institutions and the vast cultural collections and expertise of the University’s Grimwade Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation, the Arts and Science Faculties and the galleries, libraries, archives and museums across campus.

200 point program (2 years full-time or part-time equivalent)

This is our most popular program for those who have completed undergraduate study. No experience is necessary.

First 100 points

• 8 compulsory subjects (100 points)

Second 100 points

• 3 compulsory subjects (50 points)
• Elective subjects (50 points)

150 point program (1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent)

First 50 points

• 4 compulsory subjects (50 points)

Second 100 points

• 3 compulsory subjects (50 points)
• Elective subjects (50 points)

100 point program (1 year full-time or part-time equivalent)

This is for Cultural Materials Conservation honours graduates, or those who have completed at least two years professional work experience in a closely related field, in addition to relevant background study.

• 3 compulsory subjects (50 points)
• Elective subjects (50 points)

Capstone requirement

All students are required to complete the Capstone requirement for the program (at least 25 points). Students must complete one capstone option.

On graduation from the Master of Cultural Materials Conservation, you will be ready for work in professional fields including:

• Attribution and technical studies
• Material, treatment and scientific analysis of cultural material
• Documentation cultures to conserve new media and digital content
• The cultural record and managing change in the Asia Pacific region
• Distributed indigenous, regional and community collections.

In order to be considered for entry to the 200 point program, applicants must have completed: To be considered for entry into this course, you must have completed an undergraduate degree (or

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