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Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies at Ulster University - UCAS

Ulster University

Degree level: Postgraduate

Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies (Taught)

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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Course summary

For graduates or those already working in the heritage sectors, this degree is informed by innovative and current research in key areas affecting the industry:

  • Policy concerns relating to heritage
  • Museum and cultural sectors in the UK, Ireland and internationally
  • Analysis of the social, economic, and cultural contexts of museums and heritage
  • Management issues relating to museums and heritage sites
  • Impact of digital technologies on the heritage experience
You will develop the appropriate skills for further academic study and professional development and practice. We assist students in establishing voluntary work placements including recent successful placements in the National Trust, local museums, arts centres and archives. Our students come from across Ireland, GB, US, Canada, and France, bringing a range of insights that add to the diversity of the experience. We have a thriving graduate network working in learning and outreach in museums, exhibition design, archives, heritage development, the cultural sector and PhD research.

Modules

Modules include: Exploring heritage; cultures of curatorship; exhibition: practice and evaluation; strategic management for the heritage and museum sectors; research in museum and heritage studies; research dissertation. If you choose not to do the research dissertation you may exit with a Postgraduate Diploma.

Assessment method

All modules are assessed via coursework.

Entry requirements

We welcome people 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. If you do not have an honours degree, but have relevant experience or learning, we will consider your application.

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

Visit https://www.ulster.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/fees for latest fees information .
Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies at Ulster University - UCAS