Course

Bachelor of Heritage, Museums and Conservation (215JA.1)

Faculty:	Faculty of Arts and Design
Discipline(s):	Discipline of Humanities
UAC Code:	363066
CRICOS Code:	076968D

Offerings

2014 -> UC Bruce Campus - Internal

Past Offerings

2013 -> UC Bruce Campus - Internal

Introduction

This course is the only undergraduate course of its kind in Australia. This course grounds students in the principles and practices of the related fields of heritage, museums and conservation. Students can specialize in one of these subfields, but will also benefit from the interdisciplinary approach of this degree, to ensure a holistic understanding of all types of heritage in its social, cultural and historical context. The course will approach heritage, museums and conservation at the international scale, highlighting aspects of global, national and local contexts for the construction of heritage, while also providing a grounding in practice in the Australia/Pacific region. The course will foreground the philosophical, ethical and practice issues arising from histories of colonialism and Indigenous ownership of cultural heritage. Students will gain technical, cultural and historical knowledge, as well as practice based skills, which can be applied in diverse professional fields, particularly cultural heritage management, museums, and conservation specialisations.

Awards

Award(s)	Official Abbreviation
Bachelor of Heritage, Museums and Conservation	B HeritMuseum&Conserv

Professional Accreditation

None.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Course Objectives	Graduate Qualities
Students will gain cultural and historical knowledge, as well as technical and practice based skills, which can be applied in diverse professional fields, particularly cultural heritage management, museums and conservation.	1. Communication The ability to present knowledge, ideas and opinions effectively and communicate within and across professional and cultural boundaries 2. Analysis and inquiry The ability to gather information, and to analyse and evaluate information and situations in a systematic, creative and insightful way 3. Problem solving The ability to apply problem-solving processes in novel situations; to identify and analyze problems then formulate and implement solutions 4. Working independently and with others The ability to plan their own work, be self-directed, and use interpersonal skills and attitudes to work collaboratively.
Students will acquire knowledge of the key disciplines for cultural heritage research (history, archaeology, anthropology) and the theory and philosophy of heritage, museums and conservation. Students will develop cognitive and creative skills in exercising critical thinking and judgment in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence. Students will also develop communication skills in presenting clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas	2. Analysis and inquiry The ability to gather information, and to analyse and evaluate information and situations in a systematic, creative and insightful way 3. Problem solving The ability to apply problem-solving processes in novel situations; to identify and analyze problems then formulate and implement solutions.
Students will understand the key ethical and professional issues associated with cultural heritage, museums and conservation and develop initiative and judgment in planning, problem solving and decision making.	5. Professionalism and social responsibility The capacity and intention to use professional knowledge and skills ethically and responsibly, for the benefit of others and the environment

Course Duration

Standard six semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.

Admission Requirements

Normal UC requirements for admission to an undergraduate course.

Additional Admission Requirements

None.

Assumed Knowledge

None.

Periods Course is Open to New Admissions

Year	Domestic	International	Able to enrol full-time in first period of study
2014	Semester 1	Semester 1	Semester 1
2015	Semester 1	Semester 1	Semester 1

Information on admission closing dates can be found here

Credit Arrangements

Credit arrangements (if available) for this course can be found on the University's Articulation Database

Honours

High performing students may be eligible to enrol in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) course.

Information for Fee Paying Students

Year	Domestic	International
2014	CSP	$21,940

The fees detailed above are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.

Course Requirements

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(a) Bachelor of Heritage, Museums and Conservation (72 credit points)
(b) Restricted Choice - 42 credit points
- (a) Part 1 - Must pass 36 credit points as one of the following options
  - (a) Restricted Choice - Option A
    - (a) MJ0220 Major in Conservation (18 credit points)
    - (b) MJ0140 Major in Cultural Heritage Practice (18 credit points)
      - (a) Required - Must pass 18 credit points as follows
        
        8942 - Global Perspectives on Heritage Management - 3 cp, Level 2
        
        8943 - Heritage Philosophy and Ethics - 3 cp, Level 3
        
        8945 - Museums and the Anthropology of Collecting - 3 cp, Level 2
        
        8946 - Museums and Collection Management - 3 cp, Level 1
        
        8947 - Objects as Material Culture - 3 cp, Level 3
        
        8948 - People, Place and the Past - 3 cp, Level 1
  - (b) Restricted Choice - Option B
    - (a) MJ0221 Major in Heritage Studies (18 credit points)
    - (b) MJ0176 Major in Museum Studies (18 credit points)
- (b) Part 2 - Must pass 6 credit points as follows
  - (a) Arts Foundation Units - Select Option A or Option B
    - (a) Option A - Must pass 6 credit points from the following
    - (b) Note: Units 9131 and 9132 were closed at the end of 2013. Students who completed both units will have them included towards course completion.
    - (c) Option B
      - (a) Part 1 - Must pass 3 credit points from the following
        
        9131 - Foundations of Critical and Creative Inquiry - 3 cp, Level 1
        
        9132 - Foundations of Research - 3 cp, Level 1
        
        9437 - Foundations of Research and Creative Inquiry - 3 cp, Level 1
      - (b) Part 2 - Must pass 3 credit points from the following
        
        5565 - Introduction to Journalism - 3 cp, Level 1
        
        8120 - Editing Sound and Image - 3 cp, Level 1
        
        8121 - Introduction to Media Production - 3 cp, Level 1
        
        8147 - Writing Short Narratives - 3 cp, Level 1
        
        8169 - Globalisation and Resistance - 3 cp, Level 1
        
        8304 - Introduction to Creative Writing - 3 cp, Level 1
        
        8671 - Cultures and Diversity - 3 cp, Level 1
        
        8948 - People, Place and the Past - 3 cp, Level 1
        
        9022 - Digital Media Literacy - 3 cp, Level 1
        
        9023 - Introduction to Communication - 3 cp, Level 1
        
        9024 - Introduction to Political Communication - 3 cp, Level 1
        
        9027 - Media, Technology and Society - 3 cp, Level 1
        
        9483 - Design History - 3 cp, Level 1
        
        9494 - English Grammar - 3 cp, Level 1
        
        9498 - Study of Language - 3 cp, Level 1
      - (c) Note: If one of the units in this list is already a required unit within the typical course structure, it cannot be counted as a restricted choice. - An alternate unit will need to be selected from this list. Please note the list provided includes units from both Semesters 1 and 2 so you will need to check unit availability.
(c) Open Electives - 30 credit points
- (a) Open Electives - Must pass 30 credit points from any part of the University, as a major, a minor and/or individual units. - In choosing electives students should note that no more than 30 credit points at Level 1 is permitted for the entire course.
- (b) Notes: 1. Students wishing to pursue a career in heritage conservation are highly recommended to take the Minor in Conservation Science as part of their electives. - 2. Students may wish to study the Major in Conservation (18 credit points) as an elective Major if they are not already studying it. 3. High performing students are encouraged to take 7962 Cultural Heritage Research Project as an elective in third year. This unit can be enrolled in with the permission of the Course Convener.

Typical Study Pattern

+Option A - Standard Full Time (215JA.1.2)

YEAR-1

Semester 1	Semester 2
12cp	12cp
8948 People, Place and the Past 9316 Cultural Heritage Field School Open Elective Unit Restricted Choice Arts Unit	8946 Museums and Collection Management 9437 Foundations of Research and Creative Inquiry 9478 Preventative Conservation Open Elective Unit

YEAR-2

Semester 1	Semester 2
12cp	12cp
8942 Global Perspectives on Heritage Management 9477 Materials in Heritage Conservation Open Elective Units	8945 Museums and the Anthropology of Collecting 9476 Dirt and Cleaning: Philosophy and Techniques Open Elective Units

YEAR-3

Semester 1	Semester 2
12cp	12cp
8947 Objects as Material Culture 9479 Sustainable Repair and Restoration Open Elective Units	8943 Heritage Philosophy and Ethics 9480 Surface, Colour and Completeness Open Elective Units

+Option B - Standard Full Time (215JA.1.2)

YEAR-1

Semester 1	Semester 2
12cp	12cp
8948 People, Place and the Past 9316 Cultural Heritage Field School Open Elective Unit Restricted Choice Arts Unit	8946 Museums and Collection Management 8949 Preventative Conservation 9437 Foundations of Research and Creative Inquiry Open Elective Unit

YEAR-2

Semester 1	Semester 2
12cp	12cp
8942 Global Perspectives on Heritage Management MJ0221 Part B Unit Open Elective Units	8158 Indigenous Societies and Heritage 8945 Museums and the Anthropology of Collecting MJ0176 Part B Unit(s) Open Elective Unit

YEAR-3

Semester 1	Semester 2
12cp	12cp
8947 Objects as Material Culture MJ0176 Part B Unit(s) Open Elective Units	8943 Heritage Philosophy and Ethics Open Elective Units

Enquiries

Prospective Domestic Students	Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226)
Prospective International Students	Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342
Current and Commencing Students	Email artsanddesign.enquiries@canberra.edu.au or Phone (02) 6201 2570 or 6206 3887

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Course

Bachelor of Heritage, Museums and Conservation (215JA.1)

Offerings

Introduction

Awards

Professional Accreditation

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Course Duration

Admission Requirements

Additional Admission Requirements

Assumed Knowledge

Periods Course is Open to New Admissions

Credit Arrangements

Honours

Information for Fee Paying Students

Course Requirements

Typical Study Pattern

Enquiries

MyUC Portal

Terms & Conditions

Student & Staff Login

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Course

Bachelor of Heritage, Museums and Conservation (215JA.1)

Offerings

Introduction

Awards

Professional Accreditation

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Course Duration

Admission Requirements

Additional Admission Requirements

Assumed Knowledge

Periods Course is Open to New Admissions

Credit Arrangements

Honours

Information for Fee Paying Students

Course Requirements

Typical Study Pattern

Enquiries