MA Heritage and Museum Studies at University of Essex

Programme overview

MA Heritage and Museum Studies is an interdisciplinary degree combining academic and practical training on how heritage is managed, preserved and communicated. It is taught at the Colchester Campus.

Department: School of Philosophical, Historical, and Interdisciplinary Studies | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Archives and Power (20 credits) and a 20-credit spring module, plus 70 credits of options and an 80-credit Interdisciplinary MA Dissertation. Topics include heritage and human rights, digital heritage, sustainability and ecological heritage, curatorial practice, public engagement and the museum experience.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 degree in any discipline with at least three modules relating to visual culture (for example art history, archaeology, architecture, fashion, film studies, fine art, history, media studies or photography). Applicants without relevant modules may be considered with professional experience in an archaeological site, fashion, gallery, museum, publishing, theatre or other cultural institution; otherwise a sample of written work may be requested. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other components.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,600 a year. Fee listed for October 2027 entry (1-year course); page does not state the academic year. Source

International applicants: GBP 25,075 a year. Fee listed for October 2027 entry (1-year course); page does not state the academic year. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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