Overview

Building on the core skills and knowledge embedded in the Arts degree, you’ll bring the richness and complexity of culture and heritage alive across its many forms – from the material, to the intangible and the digital.

You’ll explore heritage in a variety of global, social, cultural and political contexts, with a particular focus on Indigenous and First Nations issues. Your critical and technical skills will be developed while you engage with diverse cultures and communities, heritage places, landscapes and cultural collections, all within the unique location of Canberra, with its abundance of world-class museums and cultural institutions.

Study Arts (Culture and Heritage) at University of Canberra and you will:

interpret and apply the principles and ethics of cultural heritage and conservation

work collaboratively in complex and sensitive environments, recognising the need to incorporate multiple perspectives in cultural practice

apply the technical skills and knowledge needed to manage, conserve and share heritage effectively

develop and integrate professional skills and discipline knowledge into changing professional, cultural and technological environments.

Career opportunities

Curator

Gallery manager

Collections manager

Museum director

Heritage consultant

Culture and heritage officer

Heritage site manager

Heritage and cultural policy adviser

Digital heritage manager

Indigenous heritage officer

Records manager

Conservator

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Big Stories: Culture, Memory and Power

Cultures and Diversity

Orientation (Arts)

Reading Culture, Curating Culture

Heritage Conservation

It Must Be True: Knowledge, Culture and Creativity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-21 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-03 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

50

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canberra, Australia

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Liberal Arts View 32 other Bachelors in Area & Cultural Studies in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

50

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code: 096389B

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:

Year 12 ATAR

other Australian Qualification

work experience

overseas qualification

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

32500 AUD / year

≈ 32500 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

16323 AUD / year

≈ 16323 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students have Commonwealth Supported Places

Living costs

Canberra

Australia

1425 - 2504 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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