MSc Data and Digital Humanities at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

This MSc explores how data and technologies such as artificial intelligence and augmented and virtual reality are transforming culture and heritage, covering technical, conceptual and ethical dimensions of digital humanities. It is available full-time over 1 year or part-time over 2 years.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities | Department: School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities | Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Introduction to Cultural Data (30 credits), Managing Digital Projects (30 credits), Introduction to AI in the Humanities and Work Experience on Digital Humanities, Culture and Heritage Projects, with a 60-credit E-Portfolio. Options include Designing Cultural Data Products, Digital Cultural Heritage: Theory and Practice and Data Language Analytics.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for careers in creative industries, data analysis, project management, content management, the cultural heritage sector (galleries, libraries, archives, museums) and media, as well as doctoral research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in any subject. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component, or University equivalent. No references or referee details are requested. No supporting statement is required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,950 a year (2027/28). Fees are for the advertised mode of study (full-time); a fixed fee guarantee applies so the fee does not rise during study. Source

International applicants: GBP 27,655 a year (2027/28). Fees are for the advertised mode of study (full-time); a fixed fee guarantee applies so the fee does not rise during study. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

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