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MA Cultural Heritage Management
MA Cultural Heritage Management

MA Cultural Heritage Management

  • ID:UY440241
  • Level:Master's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree, 2:1 or equivalent in a Archaeology or a related subject such as History, History of Art, English, Geography, Anthropology, Politics and Environmental Sciences. If you are uncertain whether your first degree is appropriate, please contact the Course Director for more information.

  • Other qualifications and experience, Mature students or those with less conventional qualifications but with relevant professional experience in this field will be considered. An interview may be required.

English Requirements

If English isn't your first language you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. We accept the following qualifications:

  • IELTS, 6.5, minimum 6.5 in Writing and 6.0 in all other components

  • C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency, 176, minimum 176 in Writing and 169 in all other components

  • Duolingo, 110, minimum 110 in production and 100 in all other components

  • LanguageCert, B2 Communicator High Pass with 33/50 in each component

  • PTE Academic, 61, minimum 61 in Writing and 55 in all other components

  • TOEFL, 87, minimum 23 in Writing and 21 in all other components

  • Trinity ISE III, Merit in all components

 

Course Information

Equip yourself to work in the cultural heritage sector which offers a wide range of exciting opportunities in museums, local authorities, heritage agencies, organisations and consultancies.

This course offers essential training for professional roles throughout the sector. You'll learn to understand all aspects of heritage management theory and practice, gain practical experience with heritage sector professionals, and develop knowledge and skills essential for today’s heritage sector careers.

Through a combination of academic studies, practical training and research projects, you'll receive a thorough grounding in all aspects of heritage management theory and practice. You will address key issues such as:

  • Why does the past matter and to whom?

  • Who decides what constitutes heritage and what should be done with it?

  • How should we present the past to the public?

The course focuses on providing you with highly valued and transferable practical skills, knowledge and experience.

This is a general course, exploring the multidisciplinary nature of the heritage environment. It is therefore suitable not just for students of Archaeology or History, but for anyone who wishes to pursue a career in the heritage sector. Recent students have included those with backgrounds in History, English, History of Art, Politics and Environmental Sciences.

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Modules

Core modules

Your core modules will cover topics such as:

  • Cultural Heritage Management 1: Concepts, Principles and Practice

  • Cultural Heritage Management 2: Museums, Audiences and Interpretation

Option modules

You'll choose from a range of option modules. Examples may include:

  • Analysing Historic Buildings

  • Public History I: Meaning and Values

  • Community Activism in Heritage

  • Heritage Film-making

  • Heritage Education

  • Debates in Museum Theory and Practice

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

  • Local government officer

  • Chartered surveyor

  • Heritage site management

  • Higher education research and teaching

  • Museum education manager

  • Social researcher

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Overseas Student Health Cover

Insurance - Single: 300 (£) per year

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