MA International Cultural Heritage Management at Durham University

Study how cultural heritage around the world reflects past communities, impacts people’s lives in the present and how ethical and research-led management can play a role in shaping a sustainable future. The MA in International Cultural Heritage Management focuses on key issues of cultural heritage management around the world and how it is shaped by, and impacts society, from international frameworks and government policies through to local communities. Through research-led teaching, practical portfolios and your own dedicated research, you will have the opportunity  to understand how cultural heritage management and sympathetic cultural protection methodologies can contribute towards sustainable communities, drive economic growth, contribute to good health and wellbeing, provide quality education and help maintain peace and justice and strong institutions through intercultural dialogue.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: Archaeology  |  Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

There are two routes through the MA: the Cultural Heritage Research route, which concludes with a dissertation, and the Professional Practice Route, which concludes with an analytical case study report. Compulsory modules include Debating Heritage and Museums, Managing Cultural Heritage in Context, Protecting World Heritage, Professional Placement, Professional Practice Project or a Dissertation.

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