Museum and Heritage Studies
Last Updated: December 15, 2021
Museum and Heritage Studies
P.O. Box 600
Wellington, Wellington 6140
Director(s)
Conal McCarthy
[email protected]
64-04-4637470
Program Introduction
Established in 2000, the Museum and heritage studies programme at Victoria University admits 10-12 students a year. It offers a graduate diploma, taught masters, MA and PhD programme. About 5-8 students graduate each year. The programme has close relationships with national institutions in Wellington such as Te Papa, the National Library, Historic Places Trust, and the History group at the Ministry for Culture and Heritage and offers work placements in these museums and heritage organisations.
Degrees Offered
- Other
- Museum Studies Degree, Certificate, or Minor
Program Strengths
- Historical Administration
- Historic Preservation
- Local/Community History
- Material Culture
- Museum Studies
- Public Policy
- Other
Credit Hour Requirements
See website
How Many Students are Admitted Annually
MA1-2; MMHS: 4-6
PhD1
Financial Aid Available
None for International Students
Deadline To Apply
December 10
Internship Requirements
Required. 600 hours over Masters Degree, sometimes paid, closely managed.
Places Where Students Have Interned During the Past 3 Years
• Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
• Creative New Zealand
• New Zealand Historic Places Trust
• New Zealand Department of Conservation
• Auckland Museum
• Auckland Art Gallery
• Te Ara
Job Placement Assistance
Placements are managed by the programme.
Employers Who Have Hired Graduates from this Program within the Past Five Years
• Online Encyclopedia of New Zealand
• Te Papa
• Te Tuhi
• Adam Art Gallery
• OPUS International
• Coalfields Museum
• Archives New Zealand
• Napier City Council
• National Army Museum in Waiouru
• Objectspace, Auckland
• New Zealand History