Heritage Studies (with specialist pathways in: Education and Interpretation, and Management) MA; PGDip
MA: 12 months full time; 24 months part time
PGDip: 9 months full time; 18 months part time
(Modules also available on Continuing Professional Development (CPD) basis)
Fees
Fees per academic year 2013-14
UK and EU: full time £5,500 (MA); £3,670(PGDip) part time £2,750(MA); £1,835 (PGDip)
International: full time £11,750 (MA); £11,420 (PGDip) part time fees
More information is available about tuition fees and discounts.
Programme Overview
The programme offers a fast-track route to a professional qualification and is one of the most successful heritage programmes internationally. Two specialist pathways are available leading to different awards:
- MA and PGDip Heritage Studies: Education and Interpretation
- MA and PGDip Heritage Studies: Management
The Education and Interpretation pathway aims to provide an understanding of the theoretical and practical basis of heritage education and interpretation at a local, national and international level. It focuses on the relationship between heritage education and interpretation on the one hand, and tourism, the media and general heritage management on the other.
The Management pathway is designed to provide you with a good understanding and working knowledge of the challenges and opportunities faced by heritage managers looking after heritage resources and sites in urban and rural contexts. Graduates from this programme can pursue a career in the heritage sector or conduct further research.
Both pathways have a tailored eight-week employer-based placement normally at a heritage site or heritage organisation.
Graduates from this programme can pursue a career in the heritage sector or conduct further research.
See also the work-based Master in Heritage Practice (MPrac).
+Modules
Find out more detailed information about the programme modules
+Entrance Requirements
Normally an upper-second-class Honours degree in any subject, with 2 months work or voluntary experience in a Museum or Heritage environment.
Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and speaking, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based), or equivalent.
Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.
The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has rules for international students regarding minimum English language requirements.
+Scholarships and Other Sources of Funding
Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC).
International Students, consult your own government for funding. The University offers International Scholarships, and there are funding opportunities by external organisations available.
More information on scholarships, studentships, bursaries and other funding is available from our database.+How to Apply
There is no closing date for this programme. However, international students applying for September 2013 entry should apply by Friday 12 July 2013 to ensure that they have time to put appropriate arrangements in place.
Please note: As a formal condition of the offer to study at Newcastle University, students from outside the UK/EU are required to pay a deposit of £1,500 or submit an official letter of sponsorship for their chosen programme. The deposit payment is non refundable, but will be deducted from tuition fees upon registration.
When applying for this programme, please select ‘Heritage Studies’ as the programme of study on the University’s online application form. Please note that you do not apply for the specialist pathway.
+Further Information
For further information please contact:
Postgraduate Secretary
School of Arts and Cultures
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 7419
E-mail: icchs@ncl.ac.uk
Subject Overview
This programme is within the subject area of Museum, Gallery and Heritage Studies.
