Full time
1 year
16-SEP-24
MA - Master of Arts
Museum Studies / Museology History
Taught
Public history brings history to life. Our interdisciplinary degree enables you to gain hands-on experience in the heritage sector alongside cutting edge academic training.
You'll study the variety of perspectives on the relationship between the past and the public and evaluate their impact on the modern-day heritage sector. You'll analyse how public engagement with the past has evolved with new types of media. Finally, you'll explore the role of museums and other heritage institutions in our society and their impact on our identity throughout history.
This MA is offered through History in conjunction with the Institute for the Public Understanding of the Past (IPUP).
Teaching and assessment
You’ll work with world?leading academics who’ll challenge you to think independently and excel in all that you do. Our approach to teaching will provide you with the knowledge, opportunities, and support you need to grow and succeed in a global workplace.
Careers and skills
While completing your MA, you will gain essential skills in research, presentation and analysis. These skills are invaluable for progressing to a PhD and for a diverse range of careers, including within the heritage sector.
Career opportunities
For this course (per year)
£10,590
For this course (per year)
£23,900
Undergraduate degree: 2:1 or equivalent in History or a related discipline. Other qualifications and experience: We would consider a 2:2 but our decision would depend on the whole application including the quality of the written work submitted.