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.
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
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
Local government officer
Chartered surveyor
Heritage site management
Higher education research and teaching
Museum education manager
Social researcher
Insurance - Single: 300 (£) per year
