Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies MA

Summary

This well-established programme produces the heritage managers and museum curators of the future.

On this programme you will:

• have access to leading academics and practitioners in the field;
• go on study visits to museums to learn about latest practice;
• meet past students who have graduated from the programme and now work in the field; and,
• undertake a placement to get hands on experience.

Key areas of investigation in this MA include:

• Policy development and management issues relating to heritage, museum and cultural sectors in Ireland, north and south;
• Analysis of the social, economic and cultural contexts of museums and heritage; and,
• International context of key issues for the heritage and museum sectors.

Modules reflect innovative and current research and will equip you with the appropriate skills for further academic and professional development.

The MA Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies has been preparing new professionals for the heritage and museum sectors in Northern Ireland, Ireland and GB. Together we explore the sector knowledge and skills required to work in the heritage, museum and arts fields. We will reflect on the achievements of our graduates working in learning and outreach, curatorship, conservation, and management. Our alumni work in National Museums Northern Ireland, local museums and heritage sites, the National Trust as well as in museums in Dublin, Scotland and England. By exploring arts, heritage, museums and exhibition practices with us, you will be prepared for the next stage in your career. This course is now closed for International applications for September 2023.

Students with an honours degree in an area relevant to museum and heritage practice, such as: Arts and Humanities e.g. Archaeology and Anthropology, History, Fine and Applied Arts; Environmental Sciences e.g. Geography (including human geography and historic geography); Social Sciences e.g. Sociology, Policy Studies; Business & Marketing e.g. Tourism Studies, Management Studies. You will find that the diverse student group will greatly enhance your learning experience.