Study Postgraduate Diploma in Museum and Heritage Practice at Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand, Wellington Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
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Postgraduate Diploma in Museum and Heritage Practice

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

Get the practical skills, theoretical knowledge, and sector experience you need to work as a museum and heritage professional. Choose from a flexible range of qualifications that can all be completed in a year. Join a programme that's an integral part of New Zealand’s museum and heritage sector. It’s been designed for and with the sector to give you the professional development you need for a career in GLAM (galleries, libraries, archives, and museums) or in heritage management. Taking advantage of Wellington's rich cultural resources, you’ll head out on numerous field trips and meet with experts from local organisations, as well as from academics with strong local and international networks, along with highly qualified professionals drawn from the sector.

Which department am I in?

Wellington Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Study options

Full Time (2 Trimesters)

Tuition fees
NZ$40,600.00 (US$ 24,218) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

01/12/2026

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Kelburn Campus

Kelburn, Wellington,

Wellington,

6012, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

To be accepted into this programme you will need to meet:

A Bachelor's degree

To be accepted by the programme director as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

Proof of English proficiency

To be accepted into this programme you will need to meet one of the following:

IELTS: minimum overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0

TOEFL: minimum score of 90 for the internet-based test with a minimum of 20 in writing

Pearson Test of English: minimum score of 58 (with a ‘Communicative score of not less than 50)

EPP: minimum final scores of 4,4,5,5

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria University of Wellington ranks in the top one percent of the world’s universities in 14 subject areas.

  • 5-Stars Plus from the QS Stars Rating of Excellence
  • Number one in New Zealand for research intensity
  • 92 percent of graduates are employed or furthering their stu
  • Located in the heart of New Zealand’s vibrant capital city

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