The course resolutions detailed in this page apply to all courses included in the table below under section 1 (course codes).
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Coursework Policy 2021 (the 'Coursework Policy'), the Learning and Teaching Policy 2024, the Resolutions of the Faculty, University of Sydney (Student Academic Appeals) Rule 2021, the Academic Integrity Policy 2022 and the Academic Integrity Procedures 2022. Current versions of all policies are available from the Policy Register: http://www.sydney.edu.au/policies
| Code | Course title |
|---|---|
| GCHERICO-02 | Graduate Certificate in Heritage Conservation |
| GNHERICO-04 | Graduate Diploma in Heritage Conservation |
| MAHERICO-04 | Master of Heritage Conservation |
The attendance pattern for this course is full time or part time.
The master's degree in these resolutions is an Advanced Learning Master's course, as defined by the Coursework Rule.
(1) The embedded courses in this sequence are:
(a) the Graduate Certificate in Heritage Conservation
(b) the Graduate Diploma in Heritage Conservation
(c) the Master of Heritage Conservation
(2) Providing candidates satisfy the admission requirements for each stage, a candidate may progress to the award of any of the courses in this sequence. Only the longest award completed will be conferred.
(1) Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Heritage Conservation requires:
(a) a bachelor's degree or higher from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification; or
(b) in the absence of a bachelor's degree, evidence of a minimum of five years’ full time equivalent professional experience in a relevant field.
(2) Admission to the Graduate Diploma in Heritage Conservation requires:
(a) a bachelor’s degree or higher from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification; or
(b) completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate certificate with a credit average mark.
(3) Admission to the Master of Heritage Conservation requires:
(a) a bachelor's degree or higher from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification with a credit average mark; or
(b) completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate diploma with a credit average mark.
(4) Candidates enrolled in the Master of Urban and Regional Planning, Master of Urban Design or Master of Urbanism may apply to the Master of Heritage Conservation, subject to meeting the requirements for admission as set out in part 5 (3) of the admission to candidature section.
(5) Available places will be offered to qualified applicants in the order in which complete applications are received, according to the admissions criteria.
(1) The units of study that may be taken for these awards are set out in the relevant degree table.
(2) To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Heritage Conservation, a candidate must complete 24 credit points, including:
(a) minimum 18 credit points of core units of study from the Heritage Conservation core units of study; and
(b) maximum 6 credit points of elective units of study.
(3) To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Heritage Conservation, a candidate must complete 48 credit points, including:
(a) minimum 36 credit points of core units of study from the Heritage Conservation core units of study; and
(b) maximum 12 credit points of elective units of study.
(4) To qualify for the award of the Master of Heritage Conservation, a candidate must complete 96 credit points from the Master of Heritage Conservation unit of study table, including:
(a) 54 credit points of core units of study: and
(b) 12 credit point capstone unit or 12 credit points of a research unit of study; and
(c) 30 credit points of elective units of study.
(1) Subject to the specific provisions of this clause 7, prior learning may be recognised consistently with the requirements of the Coursework Policy and the Resolutions of the University of Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning.
(2) Students who have completed units in postgraduate courses in Urbanism, Urban Design or Urban and Regional Planning in this School, and have:
a) not received (and will not receive) the award for that course, upon admission to the Master of Heritage Conservation, may transfer all relevant credit to the Master of Heritage Conservation, provided after the credit is applied they still meet any remaining core and elective unit requirements of the Master of Heritage Conservation. The maximum credit that will be applied will be in accordance with the provisions of the Coursework Rule.
b) received an award (or will receive an award) for the program, are eligible for a reduced volume of learning for a maximum of 48 credit points.
(3) Candidates for the Master of Heritage Conservation may be granted a reduced volume of learning, up to a maximum of 48 credit points, if they have completed a cognate honours degree with a minimum credit average (or equivalent).
(1) A candidate for the master's degree or graduate diploma may elect to discontinue study and graduate with a shorter award from this embedded sequence and provided the requirements of the shorter award have been met.
(1) These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January 2027.
