Teaching and learning

We develop and teach a range of programs that emphasise philosophical, intellectual, scientific and industry-based thinking. On this page, you can learn about our programs, pathways, student information and publications.

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Master of Cultural Materials Conservation

Take advantage of our unique position as Australia's conservation research centre. Our interdisciplinary postgraduate program provides students with the opportunity to work with academics, senior heritage professionals and conservators.

Through a mix of social and material science, learn to conserve cultural knowledge for future generations. You’ll interact with Indigenous art centres, including the Warmun Art Centre, global partners like the National Museum of the Philippines, and local institutions such as Museums Victoria.

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Doctor of Philosophy - Arts

Grimwade PhD students undertake the Doctor of Philosophy, the highest Arts degree offered by the University of Melbourne. By writing a sustained thesis (80,000-100,000 words) of independent research which examines a specific problem, issue or topic, you will make a significant and original contribution to conservation in a chosen area of study. We encourage research applications in our specialisations and research groups but also emerging priority areas impacting the conservation of diverse cultural activity.

Prospective students can follow: 
The School of Historical and Philosophical Studies expression of interest (EOI) process to establish entry requirements and supervision requirements.

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Bridging Course

The Grimwade Centres Chemistry Bridging Course has been specifically developed to teach the fundamentals of chemistry to those entering the Master of Arts in Cultural Material Conservation. Our non-award, one-week course is tailored for students without a chemistry background

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Masters Research

Master of Arts (Thesis Only) lets you showcase your ability to present and argue a coherent hypothesis (30,000 words) on your chosen conservation issue, as supported by research and analysis. It can act as a pathway to a Doctor of Philosophy – Arts degree.

Master of Arts (Advanced Seminar and Shorter Thesis) provides you the flexibility to pursue an area of conservation research that interests you and produce a thesis (20,000-22,000 words) based on original research. It can act as a pathway to a Doctor of Philosophy – Arts degree.

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Graduate coursework

Specialist Certificate in Cross-Cultural Conservation and Heritage (SC-CCCONS) (25 credit points) is designed as a knowledge exchange program and draws on industry and community partnerships to combine traditional and contemporary approaches to the preservation of cultural objects across a range of cultural settings. The Specialist Certificate is a pathway to further study in the Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced).

Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced) - Cultural Materials Conservation (50 credit points) allows students to undertake coursework subjects in cultural materials conservation. It provides students with an introduction to cultural material conservation that combines theory and practice. The Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced) is entry pathway to the Master of Cultural Materials Conservation.

Publications

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