Cultural Heritage Studies (Heritage and the Arts) (MA)
University of Southampton
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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 ...Read more

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.

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24 Feb 25

Pros: - Two of the campuses are surrounded by nature. - Near the New Forest. - Big library. - Lots of workspaces. - Russel Group. - AMAZING teaching staff!!! - Located in a small..Read more

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Great opportunity!..Read more

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Entry requirements

Students need a 2:1 degree in a subject which includes assessed written academic work.

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£9,250 per year

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£25,400 per year

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£25,400 per year

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Pros: - Two of the campuses are surrounded by nature. - Near the New Forest. - Big library. - Lots of workspaces. - Russel Group. - AMAZING teaching staff!!! - Located in a small...
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University of Southampton
University of Southampton , Southampton

The University of Southampton boasts a rich legacy of excellence in education, combining over a century of heritage and tradition...

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University of Southampton
Highfield Road Southampton SO17 1BF United Kingdom
Nearest train station: St Denys  0.6 miles away

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