Urban and cultural heritage
Urban and cultural heritage is central to global cities today
About Urban and cultural heritage
Challenges for heritage professionals include the pressures of rapid urbanization; issues of economic and environmental sustainability; and social change.
Study contemporary and theoretical approaches to heritage policy, regulation and practice, new approaches to digital technologies and heritage, issues of heritage significance within historical and cross-cultural contexts, cultural heritage and its social and economic impacts, including tourism, and heritage reconstruction.
Undertake a cross-disciplinary and integrated approach to heritage, internship opportunities, flexible course structures, and teaching by industry partners and outstanding researchers.
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Why study at the University of Melbourne
Industry-ready skills
There is the option to undertake a research project or industry internship.
Taught by leading experts
Your teachers currently work in industry, so you can be sure you’ll be immersed in the most up-to-date knowledge and practice.
Be in demand
Designers are playing an important role expanding the potential of the Internet of Things (IoT), designing smart homes, smart cities and intelligent transportation.