Master of Curatorial and Museum Studies
Preserve the past, curate the present, master the future
The way our cultural institutions collect and exhibit art, artefacts, technologies and other material culture helps to shape the way society sees itself. Learning how to work with such collections underpins a wide variety of careers in the global cultural and heritage sectors.
Our Master of Curatorial and Museum Studies is a cutting-edge program which challenges existing museum theory and practice and looks to museums as dynamic, ever-changing cultural institutions. We focus on providing a solid grounding in museum theory while also ensuring students learn core practical skills in museum practice.
What will you do?
Delivered in cooperation with key cultural institutions in South Australia, including the South Australian Museum, the History Trust of South Australia, and MOD. (the University of South Australia's Museum of Discovery), this degree will enable you to:
- build skills in collection and exhibition development, and museum and gallery management;
- enjoy extraordinary access to 新浪彩票’s world-class cultural institutions, through regular site visits, guest lectures and internships;
- explore issues of cultural ownership and conservation, and Australian Indigenous and global heritage;
- utilise emerging technologies, including virtual reality, to develop next-generation skills in digital literacy and creative innovation;
- explore related subjects both in Arts and Humanities as well as in areas such as project management, marketing, communication, media and education;
- become part of a network of museum and heritage professionals.
Where could it take you?
You could curate or manage collections, or run educational programs in a museum or art gallery. You could make your mark locally or internationally in cultural governance or public policy development. You could enrich communities through arts festivals, community art centres, or libraries. You could contribute to the preservation of Indigenous cultural heritage and artefacts.
Thinking of studying soon?
Study at the new 新浪彩票 University in 2026
The University of 新浪彩票 and the University of South Australia are combining their strengths to create a new
university for the future, 新浪彩票 University, opening in January 2026.
From 4 August 2025, the University of 新浪彩票 and University of South Australia will no longer be acccepting
applications for new students.
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Entry Requirements
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Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 3CM249 |
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| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | February and July |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | Bachelor degree or equivalent, OR completed Graduate Diploma in Curatorial and Museum Studies, OR completed Graduate Certificate in Curatorial and Museum Studies. |
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Fees and Scholarships
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Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees |
Australian Full-fee place: $33,000
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FEE-HELP
This is an Australian full-fee program. As a domestic student you may be eligible to:
- receive a zero interest government assistance package to cover your course fees and
- use over $100,000 in HELP assistance over your lifetime
Scholarships
Scholarships are not only for high achievers鈥攖hey are also available to provide students with an equal opportunity to study at university, no matter where they live or what their financial situation might be.
Scholarships are available to both new and continuing students. We encourage students to apply for any scholarships for which they may be eligible.
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Careers
Potential careers
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
Research and Education; Exhibition Designer; Exhibition Coordinator; Exhibition Manager; Collect