# Master of Museum and Heritage Studies

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The Master of Museum and Heritage Studies offer three specialisations within the program:

- Cultural and Environmental Heritage
- Museums and Collections
- Museum Education and Heritage Interpretation.

The Master of Museum and Heritage Studies draws on our strong connections with Canberra’s leading cultural and collecting institutions to prepare you for an innovative career in this field. Our local and national links mean you’ll regularly hear from senior institutional staff in classes, and can learn on the ground through our internship program.

[Our scholarship programs](https://study.anu.edu.au/scholarships/find-scholarship "Scholarships") are designed to support students from diverse backgrounds and abilities, and we automatically consider applicants for some of them upon application.

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[Program details](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/program/MMHES)

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## Key facts

1 year full-time

Semester 1 & 2 intake

Advanced option available

#1 in Australia for graduate employability^

CRICOS Code: 117468C

## Career options

Master of Museum and Heritage Studies opens a wealth of career opportunities in the Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums (GLAM) sector, as well as in the broader heritage and cultural sectors. Graduates can pursue roles such as museum curators, heritage managers, archivists, cultural heritage consultants, and educators.

## Hear from our students

*I'd been walking for over 20 years and all of sudden I couldn't walk and it was terrifying.*

[Georgia Wilson](https://cass.anu.edu.au/profiles/georgia-wilson) , Master of Museum and Heritage Studies

[» read more](https://cass.anu.edu.au/profiles/georgia-wilson)

## My brilliant career

*ANU made me feel happy, at peace, and I enjoyed every day of my life there.*

[Jiani Li](https://cass.anu.edu.au/profiles/jiani-li)  , Master of Museum and Heritage Studies

[» read more](https://cass.anu.edu.au/profiles/jiani-li)

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## Fees, scholarships & apply

### Tuition fees

Visit the handbook to see indicative fees and Commonwealth supported places for this degree.

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### Scholarships

ANU offers many scholarships both to overcome disadvantage and to recognise academic merit.

[» browse all scholarships](https://www.anu.edu.au/study/scholarships/find-a-scholarship)

### How to apply

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