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MA Cultural Heritage Studies (Heritage and Museums) at University of Southampton

University of Southampton, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Discover the cultural heritage industry on this master’s degree at the University of Southampton. You'll gain a behind-the-scenes insight into how museums communicate the past, drawing on our links with museum and heritage partners. This pathway features a particular focus on museums, with the core module 'Museums in the Modern World' exploring  how heritage is interpreted, presented and protected, and the role of museums today.

Faculty: Arts and Humanities  |  Department: Archaeology  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On this full-time master’s course you'll study for a full 12 months. For the first 9 months (semesters 1 and 2) you’ll study the taught part of the course. This is made up of modules that everyone on your pathway takes and modules that we’ll ask you to choose from a list of options.

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Entry requirements

You'll need a 2:2 degree in an arts, humanities, social sciences or science subject. IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,400 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 26,200 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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