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.

Urban and cultural heritage is central to global cities today. Interpretation, management and conservation of urban and cultural heritage are increasingly matters of urgency and significance for global cities and communities.

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.

Students also study a range of specialist electives, with the option to undertake a research project or industry internship.

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The Master of Urban and Cultural Heritage comprises 100 points, with 50 points of core subjects, and 50 points of electives. Upon
completion of the core subject stream, students can choose to take an industry internship or complete
a minor research thesis.

The program is unique in its approach, which includes:

• Cross-disciplinary and integrated approaches to Heritage
• Professional skills development in Heritage design, research, theory and presentation
• Industry Partners involved in Specialist Teaching
• Research by Urban and Cultural Heritage Minor Thesis
• Flexible course structure

Heritage Internship opportunities

Internships are offered in both short and long formats and are tailored to the unique skills, needs and interests of individual students. All Internships are subject to availability, acceptance by the host organisation and approval by the internship subject coordinator.

Nested qualifications/exit points

For applicants looking to professionally upgrade, but who do not wish to complete the full Masters program, the option is available to exit the degree early and attain one of the following qualifications:

• Specialist Certificate in Urban and Cultural Heritage (25 credit points of core subjects), or;
• Graduate Certificate in Urban and Cultural Heritage (50 credit points of core subjects).

Australian Centre for Architectural History, Urban and Cultural Heritage (ACAHUCH) MicroCert Series

The ACAHUCH Melbourne MicroCert series is designed for professionals of diverse backgrounds seeking to expand their applied skills in Urban and Cultural Heritage.

Four online short courses draw upon the world-leading research, teaching and industry expertise within the Centre. Whether you’re looking to upskill, expand your knowledge or take the next step in your career, our innovative and engaging courses will help unlock your potential so you can thrive in a continuously evolving world.

Heritage skills are in great demand throughout Australia and globally, including the Asia-Pacific region. The Master of Urban and Cultural Heritage is designed to complement existing professional skills in areas such as architecture, planning, archaeology and history as well as provide a pathway to a new career in the management, conservation and interpretation of heritage.

Some of the firms our graduates work for are:

• Context
• The National Trust of Australia (Victoria)
• City of Port Phillip
• Parks Victoria
• University of Stuttgart
• Lovell Chen

Our graduates work as:

• Heritage Planning Associate
• Heritage Officer
• Heritage Consultant
• Community Advocate - Built Heritage

To be considered for entry into this course, you must have: A cognate master's coursework degree with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65% (or equivalent); or A cognate four-year und

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