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Study Details: 1 year full-time, 2 or 3 years part-time
The MA in Public History and Heritage is a flexible programme designed to offer academic training, for those interested in research careers, and the relevant employability skills needed for the heritage sector.
A range of stimulating modules cover topics such as museum studies, conflict heritage, Egyptology, ancient civilisations, medieval studies, and contemporary history.
Throughout your studies, you are encouraged to build your analytical and methodological awareness of key concepts, and approaches to communicating the past to different public audiences. You will also learn more about the history of heritage, and the lively role of public history and heritage within global debates.
You will draw on the expertise of internationally recognised scholars and gain practical, hands-on experience through a work placement programme. The organisations we work with include the National Trust, Cadw, the Canal and River Trust, and museums, archives, and galleries across South Wales. You could also work with charities, local heritage projects, and research institutions.
Typical Offer
2:1
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We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries for both taught and research courses to help you fund your study.
This course will develop your employability by connecting you with external heritage organisations. You will develop an excellent understanding of different types of careers in the heritage sector and learn to present your ideas in different formats. Strong research, communication, and problem-solving skills will all boost your employment prospects.
Graduates of this course have gained employment in the following areas:
Education, museums, libraries and archives, heritage management and tourism, media and marketing, research, business, charities, government, and civil service.
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