Postgraduate Diploma in Heritage Management at Rhodes University

Programme overview

A 120-credit NQF Level 8 diploma that introduces heritage theory and practice while critically considering local, regional and international dialogues on heritage management.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Department: Department of Anthropology | Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time (block release) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Makhanda, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Module 1: Key Principles of Heritage and Heritage Management Theory; Module 2: Heritage in Focus; Module 3: Heritage in Practice (institutional placements); and a 15,000 to 20,000 word research thesis with original fieldwork (47%). An aggregate of 50% is required.

Career pathways

Heritage institutions and heritage management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Any undergraduate degree. Admission is also possible via Recognition of Prior Learning.

ZAR 59,356 a year (2026). Annual full-time tuition for the Postgraduate Diploma in Heritage Management per the 2026 fees booklet. Excludes residence and the international student levy. Source

Applications from all new students close on 30 September; this is also the deadline for international applicants, and no international applications are considered after 30 September. Late applications from South African applicants will be considered. The non-refundable application fee is R100.

Apply through the official page: https://ross.ru.ac.za/

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