Graduate Certificate in Heritage Materials Conservation

Get your hands on history

If you have a passion for preserving the past, then UC鈥檚 Graduate Certificate in Heritage Materials Conservation is the course for you. Harness your creativity to graduate with confidence, gaining skills in conservation through hands-on study. Be inspired and learn from industry experts from the nation鈥檚 top creative and cultural institutions.

From paintings to paper and archives, film and sounds, textiles, natural history and even building conservation, wherever your interests lie, you鈥檒l build the foundation for a rewarding career in a range of exciting roles across the cultural heritage and museum sector.

What is a graduate certificate?

This is a short postgraduate qualification that is made up of four subjects. It is a smart choice for those looking to up-skill quickly as it can be completed part-time over two, four-month semesters. It also offers a direct pathway into a master鈥檚 degree if you decide to keep studying.

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Hands-on study

Grow your practical skills across the semester.

Tailor your degree

Select units to embrace your chosen materials of interest.

Adobe Creative Campus

Study with the tools you need to excel, at 秘密直播's first Adobe Creative Campus.

Hands-on study

Grow your practical skills across the semester.

Tailor your degree

Select units to embrace your chosen materials of interest.

Download a course guide

Graduate Certificate in Heritage Materials Conservation course guide.

Course highlights

Develop a strong theoretical, ethical and practical understanding of heritage materials.

Build a sought-after skill set to stay in-demands.

Graduate with a qualification that sets you apart.

Gain knowledge and skills applicable to a vast number of roles.

Graduate sooner
Get qualified in 12 months (part-time)

Intakes in February and July

Develop emerging and in-demand skills

Domestic students
Reduced fees available with Commonwealth Support Places
International students
$4,650 per unit
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Why study at UC

As the only course of its type in Australia, UC鈥檚 Graduate Certificate in Heritage Materials Conservation will equip you with essential technical and practical skills to start your dream career in heritage conservation without having to commit to a full Master's degree.

What鈥檚 more, upon graduation, UC can help facilitate voluntary internships with cultural institutions nation-wide, helping you establish valuable connections of your own and get your foot in the door of your dream career.

State-of-the-art facilities

Explore your passion in our dedicated conservation labs.

Skills for success

Develop a unique skill set to stand out from the crowd.

Get a taste for further study

Progress into a Graduate Diploma or Master鈥檚 degree by enrolling in additional units.

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UC is 秘密直播鈥檚 first Adobe Creative Campus, offering full, FREE access to Adobe Express! All UC students can use Adobe Express for free, while students in creative disciplines can also gain free access to Adobe Creative Cloud.

Whether you鈥檙e telling a story through visuals, building a portfolio or exploring new creative possibilities, you鈥檒l have the resources to turn ideas into reality. Plus, you can earn badges that will help you stand out to potential employers! Upskill in Adobe by taking a short training course that demonstrates your skills in visual design, social media and more.

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Career outlook

Make the most of the Australian Government鈥檚 commitment to ongoing investment in the arts and follow your ambition into an ever-growing pool of employment opportunities across the sector.

Completing the Graduate Certificate in Heritage Materials Conservation will open doors to a range of exciting, in-demand jobs such as a Conservator, Collections or Heritage Manager, Curator, Gallery Manager, Heritage Site Manager and more.

Meet your teacher

Alison Wain

Lecturer

Having spent 25 years in the heritage industry, Alison has a wealth of experience across conservation of archaeological and historic objects, large machinery preservation and interpretation.

Prior to joining UC, she worked extensively as a conservator with the Australian War Memorial and Museum of Victoria and brings with her invaluable contacts from cultural institutions nation-wide.

Conducting research into the significance and values people attribute to heritage, she is an advocate for helping you explore your passion for materials and collections preservation, wherever it may take you.