MPhil Culture, Heritage & Museum Studies at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

The MPhil in Culture, Heritage and Museum Studies suits recent graduates and those with demonstrably good writing and research skills, and involves a substantial research project over one year. It ends in a 30,000-word dissertation that may or may not require an oral examination.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: October 2026 to September 2027 (full-time or part-time) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

An independent research project under two supervisors, with possible training in research methods. Successful completion of the first year of an MPhil can allow direct transfer to the second year of the PhD in certain circumstances.

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Entry requirements

PhD: a first-class or upper second-class UK Honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in a related subject plus a Masters degree with at least a merit in a related subject. MPhil: a first-class or upper second-class UK Honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in a related subject. English language: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5, taken within two years before the start date. Applications need a CV, transcripts, two references (one academic), funding details and a research proposal (1,500 words for PhD, 1,000 for MPhil); shortlisted applicants attend an interview or discussion with the Postgraduate Research panel.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee per academic year for full-time study; Scotland and England, Wales & Northern Ireland rate. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,950 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee per academic year for full-time study. Source

Intake: October 2026 to September 2027 (full-time or part-time)

Duration: 1 year full-time

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