Museum Internship

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
LIBR 5901
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Course ID
202259
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
12
Course owner
Course owner
Humanities
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Cherrie De Leiuen
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
Yes
Work Integrated Learning type
Work Integrated Learning type
Unpaid Internship
Work Integrated Learning hours
Work Integrated Learning hours
120 hours
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course provides hands-on practical experience working in a museum or art gallery. Interns will work within a professional setting and learn from industry specialists. Internship projects may relate to any area within museums such as curatorship, marketing, public programs, object or collection significance assessment, research, and fundraising. Internships will be negotiated together with the course convenor.

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate an understanding of museum industry best practice.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work as a team to achieve an outcome.
  • Develop new skills in museum and art gallery practice.
  • Show an understanding of a range of issues concerning care, storage and display of objects and artworks.
  • Show an understanding of the range of professional skills and proficiencies required to work within a cultural institution.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 29531
Section
Section 01CE
Size
Size 0
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Adelaide City Campus East ,
Notes:
Enrolment by Departmental Consent

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 59191
Section
Section 01CE
Size
Size 0
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Adelaide City Campus East ,
Notes:
Enrolment by Departmental Consent

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed 1 of LIBR5003 Making a museum/LIBR5005 The Secret Life of Objects: Museums in Practice

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed MUSEUM7004 Museum Internship at the University of Adelaide

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