MSc Heritage Interpretation at University of the Highlands and Islands

The MSc Heritage Interpretation is a fully online masters in heritage interpretation and tourism, taught by experienced professionals and academics. It covers planning, managing and delivering heritage interpretation and visitor experience projects, from guided walks to large-scale exhibitions. Students can work towards the PgCert, PgDip or full MSc, studying full time or part time, and are supported by UHI Perth.

Duration: Full time: 18 months; part time: 3-6 years; part time modular: 12 weeks per module  |  Intake: January; September  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

PgCert core modules are interpretation media and design, managing and delivering projects and planning visitor experiences. The PgDip adds three options such as cultural heritage management, engaging with heritage, sustainable tourism, tourism futures - AI in tourism and understanding the visitor experience (research methods and techniques is core for MSc progression). The MSc adds a 60-credit dissertation.

Career pathways

Management positions in the public sector or NGOs, heritage and tourism management worldwide, work in rural landscapes and protected areas, and community or private sector tourism projects; also promotion or self-employment. Preparation for PhD study in heritage, environment and tourism research.

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