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University of Southampton: Cultural Heritage Studies (Heritage & Public History)
Institution | University of Southampton View institution profile |
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Department | Archaeology |
Web | www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate |
AdmissionsPGT.AH@soton.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 023 8059 8062 |
Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
Discover the cultural heritage industry on this master’s degree at the University of Southampton. Gain the knowledge and skills to specialise in an area relevant to your interests. You’ll graduate from this MA with the expertise for a successful career in the sector, or for further study at PhD level.
This UK master’s degree in cultural heritage studies will give you key knowledge of both land-based and maritime heritage. It covers everything from art, film and literature to the built environment and archaeological remains.
You’ll gain essential experience through field trips, meeting industry practitioners, and the chance to apply for a work placement with one of our heritage partners.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | First or upper second class honours degree in any subject. |
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
the chance to apply for a work placement with one of our heritage partners.
You'll have the opportunity to:
develop specific research and practical skills relevant to cultural heritage
develop a critical awareness of the potential and limitations of key forms of evidence and approaches prepare for further research and/or professional practice
gain the ability to apply detailed theoretical, ethical and legislative frameworks, knowledge and methodologies to an understanding of heritage
develop a comprehensive understanding of a range of general approaches to heritage
apply all the above skills and approaches to your chosen specialism;
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 Museums: gain a behind-the-scenes insight into how museums communicate the past
Heritage and the Arts: develop specialist practical skills in communicating in different genres and platforms in publishing, broadcasting, heritage management, and arts curation
Whilst the course content varies depending on the pathway you study, modules covering essential aspects of the subject are common to all pathways.
There is also plenty of flexibility within the pathways themselves, allowing you to build the skillset that best suits your chosen career path.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | First or upper second class honours degree in any subject. |
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
the chance to apply for a work placement with one of our heritage partners.
You'll have the opportunity to:
develop specific research and practical skills relevant to cultural heritage
develop a critical awareness of the potential and limitations of key forms of evidence and approaches prepare for further research and/or professional practice
gain the ability to apply detailed theoretical, ethical and legislative frameworks, knowledge and methodologies to an understanding of heritage
develop a comprehensive understanding of a range of general approaches to heritage
apply all the above skills and approaches to your chosen specialism;
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 Museums: gain a behind-the-scenes insight into how museums communicate the past
Heritage and the Arts: develop specialist practical skills in communicating in different genres and platforms in publishing, broadcasting, heritage management, and arts curation
Whilst the course content varies depending on the pathway you study, modules covering essential aspects of the subject are common to all pathways.
There is also plenty of flexibility within the pathways themselves, allowing you to build the skillset that best suits your chosen career path.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | First or upper second class honours degree in any subject. |
Location | Avenue Campus University of Southampton Avenue Campus Highfield Road Southampton SO17 1BF |
Fees
EU | 19850 GBP for Year 1 |
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England | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 19850 GBP for Year 1 |
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