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University of Birmingham: International Heritage Management
| Institution | University of Birmingham View institution profile |
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| Department | School of History and Cultures View department profile |
| Web | www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/arts-law-graduate-school |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
Discover how the past can be used today and preserved for future generations. Prepare for and enhance your career in the Heritage sector by gaining expert knowledge and practical experience.
How can heritage organisations balance business need with a commitment to historic truth? How do you decide which elements of the past to preserve and present to the public? Learn from our Heritage experts, who have practical experience working in this industry, and develop the skills to answer these questions and be a successful professional in this sector.
You’ll take a global approach to heritage, giving you the ability to compare and contrast best practice from across the world. You’ll benefit from our national and international partnerships with government, third sector, NGOs and charitable organisations.
These include UK heritage organisations such as Historic England, Ironbridge Gorge Museums Trust and the National Trust. Our international partnerships include Biltmore Estate (US), Nemours Estate (US) and Indian Institute for Heritage. Get involved with placements and internships and benefit from teaching and specialist lectures from leading industry experts to take your practice to the next level.
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Engage with current heritage professionals, who will provide practical insights to enhance your career journey.
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This programme goes beyond subject boundaries, providing you with a qualification in heritage and its management while offering you the chance to study topics from other areas - including archaeology or art history - to enhance your learning.
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Meet people from all over the world and put your heritage knowledge into a global context.
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Take your learning from the classroom to the real world with a placement. Work with museums, archives or historic houses and gain valuable industry experience.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You should have, or expect to get, a 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject. We can also consider relevant equivalent study or professional experience. You don't need previous experience of the subject, but we'd expect to see evidence of engagement with or enthusiasm about heritage in your personal statement. |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
Summary
Discover how the past can be used today and preserved for future generations. Prepare for and enhance your career in the Heritage sector by gaining expert knowledge and practical experience.
How can heritage organisations balance business need with a commitment to historic truth? How do you decide which elements of the past to preserve and present to the public? Learn from our Heritage experts, who have practical experience working in this industry, and develop the skills to answer these questions and be a successful professional in this sector.
You’ll take a global approach to heritage, giving you the ability to compare and contrast best practice from across the world. You’ll benefit from our national and international partnerships with government, third sector, NGOs and charitable organisations.
These include UK heritage organisations such as Chatsworth House, Historic England, Ironbridge Gorge Museums Trust and the National Trust. Our international partnerships include Biltmore Estate (US), Nemours Estate (US) and Indian Institute for Heritage. Get involved with placements and internships and benefit from teaching and specialist lectures from leading industry experts to take your practice to the next level.
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Engage with current heritage professionals, who will provide practical insights to enhance your career journey.
-
This programme goes beyond subject boundaries, providing you with a qualification in heritage and its management while offering you the chance to study topics from other areas - including archaeology or art history - to enhance your learning.
-
Meet people from all over the world and put your heritage knowledge into a global context.
-
Take your learning from the classroom to the real world with a placement. Work with museums, archives or historic houses and gain valuable industry experience.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You should have, or expect to get, a 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject. We can also consider relevant equivalent study or professional experience. You don't need previous experience of the subject, but we'd expect to see evidence of engagement with or enthusiasm about heritage in your personal statement. |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
Why you should choose the School of History and Cultures at the University of Birmingham
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