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University of Stirling: Heritage
| Institution | University of Stirling View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Inter-departmental |
| Web | www.stir.ac.uk |
| graduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01786 466655 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
There is a global interest in heritage as it has diverse economic, social, and political importance. Heritage encompasses the surviving traces of the past, but also the processes and practices that frame heritage in the present and their impact on the future.
You will acquire a sound foundation in current debates about heritage and its relevance in the world, as well as practical training in issues relating to its conservation and management.
You will be taught by expert academics who will use their research to inform your learning. Case studies, field visits and input from heritage professionals introduce you to specific kinds of heritage and ‘real-world' challenges, demands and opportunities. Cutting-edge research training provides you with an excellent foundation for conducting independent research in your dissertation, whilst vocational skills are embedded throughout the course to produce competitive, work-ready graduates.
Additionally, the University of Stirling has a partnership with the National Trust for Scotland to enhance research, teaching and learning. The National Trust for Scotland is Scotland’s largest conservation charity, with over three million people a year visiting the more than 100 sites it cares for, including ancient houses, battlefields, castles, gardens, coastlines and islands.
For MSc Heritage students, this partnership offers unique learning opportunities ranging from student placements with the National Trust for Scotland, case studies and field trips in teaching, guest lectures by experts from the Trust, and networking and research opportunities.
The course provides you with excellent training for a career in the heritage sector, supported by critical thinking, in-depth knowledge and wide-ranging skills to also support career development in related sectors such as museums, arts management, and creative industries. It also provides a strong foundation for doctoral research for any students contemplating a PhD in Heritage or a related area.
Our graduates are extremely well-placed to address current challenges and debates surrounding heritage and play an active role contributing to sustainable and resilient heritage futures.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The degree programme is open to applicants from a range of disciplinary backgrounds (across the Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, Computing Science and Natural Sciences), as well as those in the workforce who wish to obtain a higher qualification in this area. Your Honours degree or equivalent should be in a relevant subject. Ideally students should have a 2:1 or above in their first degree. We will consider students with a 2:2, but the programme is not recommended for those with a low or borderline 2:2 (or equivalent) in their first degree. |
| Location | Stirling Campus University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA |
Summary
Heritage is a global phenomenon with diverse economic, social, and political roles. It encompasses the surviving tangible and intangible traces of the past, but also the processes and practices that frame heritage in the present and produce particular kinds of futures.
The aim of this degree programme is to provide a critically informed interdisciplinary education in heritage. You may choose to specialise to take the broad programme without specialisation, or opt to specialise in a Cultural Heritage Studies pathway.
Shared core modules provide a foundation in current conceptual and theoretical debates about the nature of heritage and its importance in society, as well as practical issues relating to its conservation and management. Case studies, fieldtrips and input from heritage professionals introduce students to specific kinds of heritage and ‘real-world’ challenges, demands and opportunities.
Cutting-edge research training provides students with an excellent foundation for conducting independent research in the Dissertation, whilst vocational skills are embedded throughout the programme to produce competitive, work-ready graduates.
It provides successful students with excellent training for a career in the heritage sector, supported by critical-thinking, in-depth knowledge and wide-ranging skills. It also provides a strong foundation for doctoral research for those students contemplating a PhD in Heritage or a related area.
Successful graduates will be extremely well-placed to address current challenges and debates surrounding heritage and play an active role contributing to sustainable and resilient heritage futures.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2nd Class Honours degree (2.1 preferred) or equivalent in a relevant subject. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply. IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in all bands. |
| Location | Stirling Campus University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA |
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