Macquarie University

Cultural Heritage - AHIS392

This unit will introduce students to the study and management of cultural heritage, both through instruction and practical experience. Topics to be covered include: the history of cultural heritage; cultural heritage management in Australia; the assessment of cultural significance; preparation of conservation plans; collections and site management; the interpretation of heritage; and current issues in heritage studies. As a PACE unit, students will also be required to undertake an internship in the cultural heritage sector (e.g., museums, galleries, archives, or heritage consultancies, etc), in order to learn directly from professional practitioners and to practice their skills in a real world environment.

To enroll in AHIS392, you must complete the following steps:
1) Email arts.pace@mq.edu.au to express your interest in taking AHIS392 and to receive information about the enrollment process for this unit.
2) Secure an internship (e.g., see the Arts PACE opportunities webpage).
3) Submit a project proposal describing your internship to arts.pace@mq.edu.au.
4) Once your proposal has been approved, apply for Special Approval (previously known as a Dean’s Waiver).
5) Once you receive a waiver, enroll.

Note: It takes approx. 4 weeks to complete Steps 1-5, so please begin this process well before the start of semester.