Cultural Heritage Studies (Heritage and Public History) (MA)

Explore the many facets of cultural heritage from built environments and archaeological records to the heritage of art, film and literature. You’ll graduate from this MA with the expertise for a successful career in the heritage and tourism sector, or for further study at PhD level. This specialism (Heritage and Public History) has a particular focus on the differences between academic and public history. It explores how history is communicated to a non-academic audience by various institutions. Optional modules will give you the opportunity to explore themes in History or other heritage related subjects. You'll gain essential experience through things like: field trips meeting industry practitioners the chance to apply for a work placement with one of our heritage partners. You'll have the opportunity to: develop specific research and practical skills relevant to cultural heritage develop a critical awareness of the potential and limitations of key forms of evidence and approaches pre

IELTS: overall 6.5; reading 6.0; writing 6.0; speaking 6.0; listening 6.0

International students: £26,200 per year

UK students: £10,400 per year

UK/Home: £10,400 per year

International: £26,200 per year

September 2026

Application deadlines UK students The deadline to apply for this course is midday UK time.

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