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University of East Anglia UEA: Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies
| Institution | University of East Anglia UEA View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of History and Art History |
| Web | https://www.uea.ac.uk |
| admissions@uea.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01603 591515 |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
Overview
Are you passionate about museums and curious about why they matter? Museums and heritage organisations help shape how we understand history and culture. They tell stories, raise important questions about the world today, and give us ways to connect the past with the present. At UEA, our MA in Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies places you right in the middle of these conversations – inside the world-famous Sainsbury Centre, a leading museum of art and culture.
As part of a close-knit community, you’ll study in the only Art History Department in the UK based within an international art museum. You’ll explore key topics like decolonisation, identity, and inclusion by working with the Sainsbury Centre’s amazing collection of world art. You’ll learn from leading experts and explore global and local perspectives on art, culture, and communication.
A distinctive feature of the course is short-term work placements. Over 15 days, you’ll experience at first-hand how museums address collections and visitors. You’ll examine how museums and heritage organisations communicate to different audiences. This is your chance to build real-world skills and explore potential careers.
You’ll also study a variety of topics, from art history and archaeology to history and anthropology. Norwich itself is full of heritage sites like the Norwich Castle Museum and Cathedral, offering even more learning opportunities. You'll benefit from our formal partnerships with respected organisations such as the Sainsbury Centre, Norfolk Museums, and Ipswich Museum, while there are also associations with National Trust, Norfolk Archaeology Trust, South Asia Collection, Britten Pears Arts and the Norwich Historic Churches Trust. Many of our alumni now work with these partners.
We believe in learning through collaboration and inclusion. You’ll be part of a supportive, creative environment where your ideas matter. If you want to make a difference in the museum and heritage world, this course is a great place to start. We’d love to welcome you to our community.
Disclaimer
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Degree classification: Bachelors degree – 2.2 or equivalent |
| Location | University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 11200 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 11200 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 11200 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 11200 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 11200 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 23850 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Overview
Are you passionate about museums and curious about why they matter? Museums and heritage organisations help shape how we understand history and culture. They tell stories, raise important questions about the world today, and give us ways to connect the past with the present. At UEA, our MA in Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies places you right in the middle of these conversations – inside the world-famous Sainsbury Centre, a leading museum of art and culture.
As part of a close-knit community, you’ll study in the only Art History Department in the UK based within an international art museum. You’ll explore key topics like decolonisation, identity, and inclusion by working with the Sainsbury Centre’s amazing collection of world art. You’ll learn from leading experts and explore global and local perspectives on art, culture, and communication.
A distinctive feature of the course is short-term work placements. Over 15 days, you’ll experience at first-hand how museums address collections and visitors. You’ll examine how museums and heritage organisations communicate to different audiences. This is your chance to build real-world skills and explore potential careers.
You’ll also study a variety of topics, from art history and archaeology to history and anthropology. Norwich itself is full of heritage sites like the Norwich Castle Museum and Cathedral, offering even more learning opportunities. You'll benefit from our formal partnerships with respected organisations such as the Sainsbury Centre, Norfolk Museums, and Ipswich Museum, while there are also associations with National Trust, Norfolk Archaeology Trust, South Asia Collection, Britten Pears Arts and the Norwich Historic Churches Trust. Many of our alumni now work with these partners.
We believe in learning through collaboration and inclusion. You’ll be part of a supportive, creative environment where your ideas matter. If you want to make a difference in the museum and heritage world, this course is a great place to start. We’d love to welcome you to our community.
Disclaimer
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Degree classification: Bachelors degree – 2.2 or equivalent |
| Location | University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 11200 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 11200 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 11200 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 11200 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 11200 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 23850 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Overview
Museums and heritage organisations bring material worlds into existence. They shape ideas and interpretations through cultures of preservation and display. They lead debates on challenging political, social, and ethical concerns. Based in the world-famous , the MA course places you at the centre of these conversations. You’ll become part of a unique community. We are the only Art History Department in the UK located within a world-renowned art museum. Sainsbury Centre, the Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies Master course places you at the centre of these conversations. You’ll become part of a unique community. We're the only Art History Department in the UK located within a world-renowned art museum.
You’ll develop a unique combination of theory and practice. You’ll be able to connect the present to the past and the future. You’ll use the Sainsbury Centre's collection of world art to address big issues. Learning from world-leading experts, you’ll gain insights into both museum and heritage sectors. You’ll consider global and local perspectives on art, history, culture, communication, and identity.
A distinctive feature of the course is short-term work placements. This provides you with real-world opportunities to develop your professional skills. You’re supported every step of the way and choose a location that suits your interests. Over fifteen days, you experience at first-hand how museums address collections and visitors. You’ll examine how museums and heritage organisations communicate to different audiences.
You’ll learn through an inter-disciplinary approach. This includes museum studies, art history, archaeology, history, and anthropology. You can immerse yourself in the historic city of Norwich and its heritage sites, including the Norwich Castle Museum. You’ll connect with our many partner organisations across the region. Your work placement will foster a wealth of relevant and transferable skills. The course thus prepares you for a variety of careers in the museum and heritage sectors.
Our ethos is about inclusion and partnership. The Sainsbury Centre, Norfolk Museums, and Ipswich Museum are formal partners. We have associations with National Trust, Norfolk Archaeology Trust, and South Asia Collection. Other links include the Britten Pears Arts and the Norwich Historic Churches Trust. These organisations run diverse programmes of cultural activity which you can contribute to. Representatives from the Museums Association are often involved in our training programmes. Many of our alumni now work with these partner organisations. We look forward to welcoming you to join our community.
Disclaimer
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Degree classification: Bachelors degree – 2.2 or equivalent |
| Location | University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 22700 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Overview
Museums and heritage organisations bring material worlds into existence. They shape ideas and interpretations through cultures of preservation and display. They lead debates on challenging political, social, and ethical concerns. Based in the world-famous , the MA course places you at the centre of these conversations. You’ll become part of a unique community. We are the only Art History Department in the UK located within a world-renowned art museum. Sainsbury Centre, the Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies Master course places you at the centre of these conversations. You’ll become part of a unique community. We're the only Art History Department in the UK located within a world-renowned art museum.
You’ll develop a unique combination of theory and practice. You’ll be able to connect the present to the past and the future. You’ll use the Sainsbury Centre's collection of world art to address big issues. Learning from world-leading experts, you’ll gain insights into both museum and heritage sectors. You’ll consider global and local perspectives on art, history, culture, communication, and identity.
A distinctive feature of the course is short-term work placements. This provides you with real-world opportunities to develop your professional skills. You’re supported every step of the way and choose a location that suits your interests. Over fifteen days, you experience at first-hand how museums address collections and visitors. You’ll examine how museums and heritage organisations communicate to different audiences.
You’ll learn through an inter-disciplinary approach. This includes museum studies, art history, archaeology, history, and anthropology. You can immerse yourself in the historic city of Norwich and its heritage sites, including the Norwich Castle Museum. You’ll connect with our many partner organisations across the region. Your work placement will foster a wealth of relevant and transferable skills. The course thus prepares you for a variety of careers in the museum and heritage sectors.
Our ethos is about inclusion and partnership. The Sainsbury Centre, Norfolk Museums, and Ipswich Museum are formal partners. We have associations with National Trust, Norfolk Archaeology Trust, and South Asia Collection. Other links include the Britten Pears Arts and the Norwich Historic Churches Trust. These organisations run diverse programmes of cultural activity which you can contribute to. Representatives from the Museums Association are often involved in our training programmes. Many of our alumni now work with these partner organisations. We look forward to welcoming you to join our community.
Disclaimer
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Degree classification: Bachelors degree – 2.2 or equivalent |
| Location | University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 22700 GBP for Whole course |
The University of East Anglia (UEA) is a world-renowned university known for its high standard of academic performance across both taught and research postgraduate courses. It is ranked as a UK Top 25 (Complete University Guide 2025) and UK Top 30 (The Mail 2025) institution.
Based in Norwich, in the county of Norfolk, the university has an excellent international reputation for the high quality of its research output. UEA is home to over 17,500 students, of which around 30% are postgraduate students. Our institution also provides a range of support through the Student Support Service, which is dedicated …
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