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University of Southampton: Cultural Heritage Studies (Heritage and the Arts)
| Institution | University of Southampton View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Archaeology |
| Web | www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
About this course This is a specialised pathway within the MA Cultural Heritage Studies program with a particular focus on the arts and creative communication. It aims to develop your specialist practical skills in communicating heritage in various artistic and creative genres and platforms, including publishing, broadcasting, heritage management, and arts curation. The pathway explores both land-based and maritime heritage, covering diverse forms such as film and literature, the built environment, and archaeological remains. We're ranked 7th for archaeology and 3rd for research quality in the UK (Complete University Guide 2026).
Your future career You will graduate with the expertise necessary for a successful career in the heritage and tourism sector, or for further study at the PhD level. The course is designed to equip you with the practical communication and specialisation skills highly sought after in creative roles within heritage.
Key features of this course • Arts and Communication Focus: Develops hands-on skills in communicating heritage through creative platforms like publishing and broadcasting. • Industry Exposure: Gain essential experience through field trips, meeting industry practitioners, and the opportunity to apply for a work placement with one of the University's heritage partners. • Flexible Final Project: You can choose to complete either a 20,000-word dissertation or a professional project (such as an exhibition, catalogue, professional report, or guidebook) with a shorter critical commentary (5,000 to 15,000 words).
Further information This master's course is a full-time 12-month program. The course content varies depending on the chosen pathway, but common modules ensure you gain a general overview of the subject in addition to your specialist skills. You can also explore specific skills through a variety of optional modules.
| fah-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 023 8059 7433 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | You'll need a 2:2 degree in any subject which includes assessed written academic work. |
| Location | Avenue Campus University of Southampton Avenue Campus Highfield Road Southampton SO17 1BF |
Summary
"Explore the cultural and creative industries, including publishing, broadcasting, heritage management and arts curation. You’ll graduate from this MA with the expertise required for a successful career in the heritage and tourism sector, or for further study at PhD level.
This pathway (Heritage and the Arts) features a particular focus on the arts, and explores both land-based and maritime heritage. It covers everything from film and literature to the built environment and archaeological remains.
Optional modules will give you the opportunity to explore themes or specific skills in a wide variety of heritage contexts to suit your interests.
Our Cultural Heritage programmes are also available with the following pathways:
Cultural Heritage: study the main issues and debates around the subject, including legal and ethical issues, and how heritage is managed and presented Heritage and Public History: gain a specialist insight into the ways history is presented to non-academic audiences Heritage and Museums: gain a behind-the-scenes insight into how museums communicate the past, drawing on our links with museum and heritage partners.
There is also plenty of flexibility within the pathways themselves, allowing you to build the skillset that best suits your chosen career path."
| fah-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 023 8059 7433 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| 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. |
| Location | Avenue Campus University of Southampton Avenue Campus Highfield Road Southampton SO17 1BF |
Summary
Explore the many facets of cultural heritage from built environments and archaeological records to the heritage of art, film and literature. You’ll graduate from this MA with the expertise for a successful career in the heritage and tourism sector, or for further study at PhD level.
This specialism (Heritage and Public History) has a particular focus on the differences between academic and public history. It explores how history is communicated to a non-academic audience by various institutions.
Optional modules will give you the opportunity to explore themes in History or other heritage related subjects.
You'll gain essential experience through things like field trips, meeting industry practitioners and the chance to apply for a work placement with one of our heritage partners.
| admissions@soton.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 023 8059 4732 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| 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. If English isn't your first language, you'll need to complete an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) to demonstrate your competence in English. |
| Location | Avenue Campus University of Southampton Avenue Campus Highfield Road Southampton SO17 1BF |
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