Course summary
Discover the cultural heritage industry on this master’s degree at the University of Southampton. You'll gain a behind-the-scenes insight into how museums communicate the past, drawing on our links with museum and heritage partners. This pathway features a particular focus on museums, with the core module 'Museums in the Modern World' exploring how heritage is interpreted, presented and protected, and the role of museums today. Optional modules will give you the opportunity to explore themes or specific skills in a wide variety of heritage contexts to suit your interests. This includes everything from art, film and literature to the built environment and archaeological remains.
Modules
"Compulsory modules include: Disseration or Professional Project; Global Cultural Heritage; Maritime Museums and Heritage Management; Museums in the Modern World. Optional modules include: Approaches to Shakespeare, Past and Present; Literary Industries and New Media; Memory in National and Transnational Contexts; Museums in the Modern World; The Publishing World. For a full list of modules please visit: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/cultural-heritage-studies-heritage-museums-masters-ma#modules"
Assessment method
We'll assess your knowledge through: essays, laboratory and field activities, presentations and dissertation.
How to apply
International applicants
English language: Band C, IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all components.
Entry requirements
First or upper second class honours degree in an appropriate subject from a UK university, that has included assessed written academic work. Alternatively, we will also consider an equivalent overseas or professional qualification in an appropriate subject area.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/funding/postgraduate.page
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ