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MA Heritage Theory and Practice at University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth, United Kingdom

Programme overview

MA Heritage Theory and Practice is a one-year masters combining critical heritage with practice-based industry experience, updated annually for careers in heritage and museums.

Duration: 1 year full-time (part-time route available)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time route available  |  Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Critical Heritage, Heritage Practice, Display and Interpretation, Public History, Leading Change, People and Projects, and the MA History Dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates have joined heritage organisations and museums including Bodmin Keep, English Heritage, Cornish Museums, Liskeard Museum, Jarrow Heritage Centre, The Story of Emily and Torquay Museum.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An honours degree in heritage, history or a related subject, or an equivalent professional qualification; or an ordinary degree, foundation degree, HND or university diploma with substantial experience in an appropriate field. References from a previous university, employer or similar. Application includes qualification evidence, personal statement of about 250-400 words, CV and proof of sponsorship if applicable. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component (or equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 18,700 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Duration: 1 year

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