MA History and Heritage at University of Derby

Programme overview

History has long been studied and used to help interpret the world around us, and it continues to play a central role in understanding and shaping contemporary society. This MA lets you explore this relationship from all angles, using theories and approaches from other disciplines, such as anthropology and sociology, creative arts, literary studies, psychology, science and medicine, as well as geography.

What you will study

You will study the below core modules and choose one of the optional modules:

Career pathways

As a student on our programme, you will benefit from the fact that we have combined the appeal of a traditional and highly regarded academic discipline with the need to produce graduates who are articulate, confident and adaptable, and thus able to make successful careers in an increasingly changing and competitive employment market.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Our entry requirements are a 2:1 undergraduate degree in a relevant subject or relevant professional experience in the heritage sector.; Applications may be considered if you have a 2:2 honours degree and can demonstrate significant relevant experience. Depending on your qualifications and experience you may be invited to attend an interview. This may be a virtual interview or can be done over the telephone as well as face to face.; Applicants who may not meet the standard admissions criteria stated on the website, but who can evidence relevant skills and understanding gained through recent experience in industry are also encouraged to apply. Applications in these circumstances will be considered on their own individual merits and we reserve the right to invite applicants to have an informal interview to discuss their experience, the course, the nature of the programme, and what will be expected of students. This may be a virtual interview, or can be done over the telephone as well as face to face.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,720 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time fee for the full course; UK full-time fees paid within one academic year are rounded down to the nearest £50 if applicable Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 for the whole programme (2026/27) Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full-time: 1 year, Part-time: 2 years

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