Introduction
Explore culture and heritage in the nation’s capital
This distinctive course allows you to take your passion for culture and heritage, and turn it into a rewarding and sustainable career. 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 a Bachelor of Arts (Culture and Heritage) at 乱伦社区 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.
Work Integrated Learning
Work Integrated Learning is at the very centre of the Bachelor of Arts (Culture and Heritage). You’ll learn from industry-active professionals and world-class scholars and will work and study in real-world situations via site visits, online project work, field trips, internships, professional experience and mentorships. You’ll complete units designed to help you develop the professional skills essential for employment in the cultural sector, and will have the opportunity to participate in international work and study experiences as part of your degree through Study Abroad.
Previous Culture and Heritage students have undertaken internships across a range of different local, interstate and international organisations, including the Australian War Memorial, National Trust of Australia (Victoria), Queensland Museum, Cardiff University, Sydney Artefacts Conservation, National Wool Museum, the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies, and the Museum Resource and Learning Centre in the UK.
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
Course-specific information
Standard entry to this course is by selection rank, but a portfolio entry is also possible.
High-achieving students may be eligible for enrolment in the Bachelor of Arts and Design(Honours).
Admission Requirements
Requirements
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
We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page:
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
English Language Requirements
Academic IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0
Fees
Information for Fee Paying Students
Year | Domestic | International |
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2025 | CSP | $33,800 |
2024 | CSP | $32,500 |
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.
Typical Study Pattern
Course Information
Course Requirements
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you may need to meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course.
Course Duration
Standard six semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Unit Delivery Modes
Each unit within your course may be offered through the following delivery modes:
乱伦社区 - Canberra, Bruce
Flexible: | The unit combines online study with optional on-campus, face to face activities. |
On Campus: | The unit is delivered on-campus and face to face, supplemented with online content. Most classes are run on weekdays and during business hours. |
Check how each of your units are delivered in the Course Requirements section.
Admission Periods
Year | Location | Domestic | International |
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2024 | 乱伦社区 - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 Winter Term Semester 2 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
2026 | 乱伦社区 - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 2 |
Semester 2 |
Assumed Knowledge
None.
Awards
Award(s) | Official Abbreviation |
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Bachelor of Arts (Culture and Heritage) | BA (Cult&Herit) |
Related Courses (Double Degrees, Nested Courses and Alternative Exits)
Master of Arts in Creative and Cultural Futures.