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MA - Master of Arts
Plymouth University
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MA - Master of Arts
Plymouth University
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
MA - Master of Arts
Plymouth University
Part Time
SEP-25
2 years
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MA Heritage Theory and Practice is intended for graduates and professionals focused on a career in heritage. You will explore current principles and practices in the management and curation of heritage sites and museums including interpretation and community engagement.
You will also engage with concepts and approaches in contemporary heritage theory and, importantly, how theory can relate to practice. During the degree, you will take part in ‘live’ projects with one of our heritage partners and be eligible for a heritage work placement.
Key features
- Study Heritage with the University of Plymouth and work on ‘live’ projects with one of our heritage partners including English Heritage, National Trust, Dartmoor National Park, Powderham Castle, The Museum of Cornish Life and The Box.
- Explore the connections between theory and practice in contemporary issues such as equality, diversity and inclusion; climate change; and, health and wellbeing.
- Be part of the team of Plymouth Heritage Praxis, the University of Plymouth’s heritage engagement unit.
- Be taught contemporary heritage practice by heritage professionals from organisations including the National Trust, the V&A, National Heritage Lottery Fund and Dartmoor National Park.
- Explore the emerging field of digital heritage, producing your own online content for our 'Digital History Project'.
- Choose to produce your own heritage project instead of a traditional dissertation.
Participate in an internship with one of our national and regional heritage partners.
An honours degree in heritage, history or a related subject, or a professional qualification recognised as being equivalent to a degree. Or an ordinary degree, foundation degree, higher national diploma or university diploma, accompanied by substantial experience in an appropriate field. References from previous university, employer or similar.
Students living in
Domestic
£9,700 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£18,150 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£18,150 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
The University of Plymouth’s campus is centrally located within Britain’s Ocean City, perched on the south western coast of Devon...