With UC’s Graduate Certificate in Heritage Materials you’ll study the following units: Heritage Materials – Aesthetics and Stability, Heritage Materials – Structure and Integrity, Heritage Materials and Their Environments and The Cultural Significance of Patina.

If you want to up-skill quickly, this is the perfect course for you as it can be completed part-time over two, four-month semesters. It also offers a direct pathway into a master’s degree if you decide to keep studying.

You need to have a bachelor’s degree (AQF level 7) or equivalent in any field approved by the University Admissions to be eligible for the Graduate Certificate in Heritage Materials Conservation.

If you’re one of the following Defence members, you are also eligible for direct entry into this course through the Veteran Tertiary Support Program, with no assumed knowledge:

• Commissioned Officer (any rank)
• Chaplain or Maritime Spiritual Wellbeing Officer
• Senior Non-Commissioned Defence Force Members (E-6 or higher)
• Defence Force Members - Other Ranks (E-2 to E-5) with three or more years’ experience.

Make the most of the Australian Government’s 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:

• Conservator
• Head of Heritage
• Heritage Consultant
• Curator
• Gallery Manager
• Indigenous Heritage Officer
• Collections Manager
• Heritage Manager
• Engineering Heritage Consultant
• Historic Buildings Conservation Officer
• Culture and Heritage Officer
• Heritage Site Manager
• Heritage and Cultural Policy Adviser.

If you’re a domestic student, you may be eligible for financial support to help manage the cost of your degree.

A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) means the Australian Government pays part of your tuition fees, so you contribute a reduced amount.

If you receive a CSP or a full-fee place, you may also be able to access FEE‑HELP. This is a government loan scheme that lets you defer paying your tuition fees until your income reaches a certain level.

Visit FEE-HELP for lots of useful information about eligibility, how to apply and pay. You can apply for FEE-HELP once you have enrolled in a course.