MA Museum and Heritage Development at Nottingham Trent University

A Masters in cultural heritage that blends scholarship and creative practice to address contemporary critical issues in museums and the wider heritage sector. It emphasises creativity, decolonisation and sustainability, alongside business, leadership and digital skills, with at least 120 hours of work-like experience.

Faculty: Social Sciences (History and Heritage)  |  Duration: One year full-time, two years part-time  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Introduction to critical issues in museum and heritage development, Global heritage management, Creative museum practice, Engaging local and global communities, Sustainable heritage, well-being and place, The Entrepreneurial Museum, Transforming your career, and a Research project.

Career pathways

Roles include museum curation, heritage education, visitor service management, fundraising and partnerships, arts marketing and heritage consultancy; graduates work at organisations such as the National Trust and English Heritage, or progress to PhD study.

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