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The University of Queensland (UQ)

  • 29% international / 71% domestic

Master of Museum Studies

  • Masters (Coursework)

Develop your knowledge and skills in museum history, theory and practice, and build your career in the GLAM sector.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1.5 years full-time
Course Code
5343, 056193A
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$41,120 per year / $61,680 total

About this course

Develop your knowledge and skills in museum history, theory and practice, and build your career in the GLAM sector.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below); or
  • the Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies from this University*; or
  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline plus 2 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience supported by references (see below).

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
*Please note if a graduate certificate is used as the basis of entry into the program and you do not have a degree in a relevant discipline, you will not be eligible for credit towards the Masters program.
  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below); or
  • the Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies from this University*; or
  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline plus 2 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience supported by references (see below).

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
*Please note if a graduate certificate is used as the basis of entry into the program and you do not have a degree in a relevant discipline, you will not be eligible for credit towards the Masters program.
Relevant disciplines for previous qualifications

Relevant disciplines include a degree with a sequence of study in the fields of archaeology, anthropology, art design, education, art history, cultural and media studies, history, ancient history, architecture, environmental and heritage studies, business, tourism, visual arts and related fields.


You must have completed at least a major, field of study, or approximately 30% of program content in the discipline, including a mix of introductory and advanced courses.

Relevant work experience

Relevant work experience includes work:

  • in roles such as curatorial, research, collections, education, public programs, management, documentation, and exhibitions in museums; galleries; archives or collecting institutions; historic sites or heritage places.
GPA equivalent

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.

Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we'll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
Related programs

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one of these related programs:

English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Museum Studies are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

  • Benefit from engaging with the University's world-class museums and collections, together with leading professionals in the field.
  • Choose from 14 study areas, including museum context, cultural heritage law, museums and community engagement, digital heritage and more.
  • Gain professional experience and contacts in the workplace - in Australia and overseas.
  • Deepen your understanding of the social, cultural and political issues facing the museum and gallery sector, and gain the skills to further your career.

Career pathways

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Gallery curator
  • Museum curator
  • Library assistant
  • Library technician
  • Historian
  • Gallery administrator
  • Audio-visual exhibitions manager
  • Arts and cultural officer
  • Library, museum and gallery coordinator
  • Museum media manager

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Teacher Education courses at The University of Queensland (UQ).
85.9%
Overall satisfaction
85.2%
Skill scale
79.7%
Teaching scale
79.3%
Employed full-time
$70k
Average salary
Data source

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