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Aberystwyth University: History and Heritage
| Institution | Aberystwyth University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Department of History and Welsh History |
| Web | www.aber.ac.uk |
| history-enquiries@aber.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01970 622841 |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
The study of how history is engaged with outside academia is a major growth area of research. The MA History and Heritage at Aberystwyth University has been developed both for those who are interested in the academic study of this interplay and those who are interested in pursuing careers in the heritage industry itself.
It offers you the opportunity to explore key concepts and debates in heritage studies, to acquire some heritage-related business skills, and to participate for academic credit in a work placement with a leading heritage organisation, such as the National Library of Wales, the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales, and the National Trust, developing your practical experience in this field.
Why study MA History and Heritage at Aberystwyth University?
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Study just five minutes away from the National Library of Wales, one of five UK copyright libraries, and home to a multitude of sources for Welsh history, from the medieval period onwards, including estate, court and church records, maps, photographs, newspapers, private archives of many leading figures in Welsh history, the Welsh Political Archive and the National Screen and Sound Archive of Wales.
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You’ll have the opportunity to undertake a work placement as part of this course with an institution that engages on a daily basis with history.
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We have strong links with the Royal Commission on Ancient and Historical Monuments, the National Library of Wales, Ceredigion Archives and the Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies, all based in Aberystwyth.
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History has been taught in Aberystwyth since 1872, making our department the oldest in Wales and one of the foremost in Britain.
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Our lecturers are research active and are recognised as leading authorities in their respective fields.
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You'll benefit from small group teaching.
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You'll benefit from expertise across the university when engaging with the concepts of heritage and public history.
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You’ll engage with a major growth area of research and gain hands-on experience in heritage issues.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Entry Requirements 2:1 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area, or equivalent. Non-graduates will be considered individually based on relevant work experience. English Language Requirements IELTS 6.5 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent Other Requirements Applicants are encouraged to submit an up-to-date CV as part of their application. |
| Location | Penglais Campus Penglais Road Ceredigion Aberystwyth SY23 3AR |
Summary
The study of how history is engaged with outside academia is a major growth area of research. The MA History and Heritage at Aberystwyth University has been developed both for those who are interested in the academic study of this interplay and those who are interested in pursuing careers in the heritage industry itself.
It offers you the opportunity to explore key concepts and debates in heritage studies, to acquire some heritage-related business skills, and to participate for academic credit in a work placement with a leading heritage organisation, such as the National Library of Wales, the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales, and the National Trust, developing your practical experience in this field.
Why study MA History and Heritage at Aberystwyth University?
-
Study just five minutes away from the National Library of Wales, one of five UK copyright libraries, and home to a multitude of sources for Welsh history, from the medieval period onwards, including estate, court and church records, maps, photographs, newspapers, private archives of many leading figures in Welsh history, the Welsh Political Archive and the National Screen and Sound Archive of Wales.
-
You’ll have the opportunity to undertake a work placement as part of this course with an institution that engages on a daily basis with history.
-
We have strong links with the Royal Commission on Ancient and Historical Monuments, the National Library of Wales, Ceredigion Archives and the Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies, all based in Aberystwyth.
-
History has been taught in Aberystwyth since 1872, making our department the oldest in Wales and one of the foremost in Britain.
-
Our lecturers are research active and are recognised as leading authorities in their respective fields.
-
You'll benefit from small group teaching.
-
You'll benefit from expertise across the university when engaging with the concepts of heritage and public history.
-
You’ll engage with a major growth area of research and gain hands-on experience in heritage issues.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry Requirements 2:1 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area, or equivalent. Non-graduates will be considered individually based on relevant work experience. English Language Requirements IELTS 6.5 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent Other Requirements Applicants are encouraged to submit an up-to-date CV as part of their application. |
| Location | Penglais Campus Penglais Road Ceredigion Aberystwyth SY23 3AR |
Summary
This course draws on expertise from across the university to provide a wide-ranging engagement with the concept of ‘heritage’ and ‘public history’.
In Semester 1 you’ll follow a core module that addresses the theory and practice behind heritage studies. This is followed in Semester 2 either by a module on heritage organisations and the presentation of the past, or by one of the option modules offered on our other schemes, where you will be encouraged to focus in particular on the uses of the past in the countries and eras in question. Alongside this study you will also have the opportunity to develop your practical skills and experiences through a range of skills and research training modules, including courses in basic accountancy and marketing, and through a work placement module where you get to take a full part in the work of one of the major heritage agencies based here in Aberystwyth. There are also classes to help you research and write your MA dissertation, an original research project (15,000 words) undertaken by you and written over the course of the year under the close supervision of a specialist within the Department.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2i Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area, or equivalent. European and International applicants can find their grade equivalence on our comparability page. Non-graduates will be considered individually based on relevant work experience. |
| Location | Penglais Campus Penglais Road Ceredigion Aberystwyth SY23 3AR |
Summary
This course draws on expertise from across the university to provide a wide-ranging engagement with the concept of ‘heritage’ and ‘public history’.
In Semester 1 you’ll follow a core module that addresses the theory and practice behind heritage studies. This is followed in Semester 2 either by a module on heritage organisations and the presentation of the past, or by one of the option modules offered on our other schemes, where you will be encouraged to focus in particular on the uses of the past in the countries and eras in question. Alongside this study you will also have the opportunity to develop your practical skills and experiences through a range of skills and research training modules, including courses in basic accountancy and marketing, and through a work placement module where you get to take a full part in the work of one of the major heritage agencies based here in Aberystwyth. There are also classes to help you research and write your MA dissertation, an original research project (15,000 words) undertaken by you and written over the course of the year under the close supervision of a specialist within the Department.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2i Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area, or equivalent. European and International applicants can find their grade equivalence on our comparability page. Non-graduates will be considered individually based on relevant work experience. |
| Location | Penglais Campus Penglais Road Ceredigion Aberystwyth SY23 3AR |
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