African Programme in Museum and Heritage Studies

African Programme in Museum and Heritage Studies: UNIVERSITY OF THE WESTERN CAPE - ROBBEN ISLAND MUSEUM CENTRE for HUMANITIES RESEARCH

Do you want to be involved in changing the way that Africa is depicted through its heritage agencies, monuments, museums and tourism agencies? If you do, this creative and exciting programme is for you.

The programme is offered in a partnership involving the Robben Island Museum and the University of the Western Cape in South Africa.The programme aims to contribute to the transformation of the heritage sector on the African continent, and to equip graduates with skills and understanding of the sector as well as the competencies relevant to heritage work. Participants will engage in theoretical debates in the field of heritage and museology while at the same time undertaking practical projects.

The programme is presented by academics, professionals and practitioners from the participating institutions as well as organizations and institutions in the heritage sector. The programme offers the possibilities of two qualifications:

1.) POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MUSEUM AND HERITAGE STUDIES
This diploma has been designed to provide ‘fast-track’ education and training for staff already working in the heritage, museum and tourism sector, as well as those interested in a career in these sectors. The diploma is of one-year’s duration. It is inter-disciplinary in nature and is open to graduates of all disciplines, or to non-graduates who should have at least five years meaningful practical experience in the museum and heritage sector.

SCHOLARSHIPS
The Diploma is able to offer a limited number of scholarships (fees,airfares, accommodation costs, stipends) to successful applicants.

ACCOMMODATION
Self-catering accommodation will be offered on Robben Island and/or in University residences for postgraduate diploma students.

APPLICATION
Those wishing to apply can request forms by telephoning the office of the African Programme in Museum and Heritage Studies. All applicants are required to complete a written assignment as part of their application submission. Applicants must indicate whether they wish to be considered for a scholarship and whether they wish to be considered for the Postgraduate Diploma or the Masters’ degree.

CONTACT
Lameez Lalkhen,
Senior Administrator
African Programme in Museum and Heritage Studies
Tel: 27-21-9593162
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Postal Address:
Administrator
African Programme in Museum and Heritage
Studies, Centre for Humanities Research, Private Bag X17, Bellville,
7535, Cape Town, South Africa.

2.) MA DEGREE WITH A SPECIALIZED STREAM IN MUSEUM AND HERITAGE STUDIES
This is for students who have excelled in the Postgraduate Diploma in Museum and Heritage Studies and for students who have an appropriate honours level postgraduate qualification in a cognate discipline.Prospective students must make enquiries directly to;

Ms. Jane Smidt
Senior Administrator
History Department
UWC
Tel: +2721 9592225/3600
Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Postal Address:
Senior Administrator
History Department,
UWC
Private Bag X17, Bellville
7535, Cape Town, South Africa.

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