Master of Philosophy in Heritage Studies at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

The MPhil in Heritage Studies focuses on the interdisciplinary field of Heritage Studies and equips students with a critical understanding of the diverse uses of heritage in the present. The overall aims are: To enable students to attain a critical appreciation of the development of heritage as a public enterprise, its theory, its values and uses. By the end of the course, students are expected to understand the broader context in which the heritage sector operates, the approaches and methods employed by professionals in the field, and to be able to enter a range of professions within the heritage industry.

What you will study

The maximum permitted length of the dissertation is 15,000 words.

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Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a High II.i Honours Degree. Students usually enter the MPhil in Heritage Studies from a range of backgrounds including Archaeology, Architecture, History, History of Art, Social Anthropology, Classics, Law, International Relations and other cognate disciplines. Applicants must make clear their reasoning for wanting to study the programme. If you have a non-traditional academic trajectory or your most recent degree is five or more years in the past, please contact the postgraduate admissions administrator before making an application so we can advise you appropriately. English language: IELTS (Academic) 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 19,776 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 39,408 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 10 months full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/aaarmphst/apply

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