Applicants for any of our taught courses are normally graduates with an upper-second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) from a recognised university or college. Those able to demonstrate considerable work experience in the museum, gallery or heritage sectors are equally encouraged to apply.
Most students attending the taught courses have acquired some preliminary experience of work in museums, galleries or a heritage organization, usually as volunteers, and this is recommended, though not a prerequisite for acceptance onto our courses. For more information on how to gain voluntary experience at museums, galleries and heritage sites, please check our careers section.
The fastest way to apply is via the University's online application system.
Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in writing, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based) or 577 (paper-based), or equivalent. The British Council organsises regular language tests in most countries. Newcastle University's INTO Centre provides a comprehensive suite of courses to enable students to improve their English skills, from foundation level to intensive pre-sessional English language courses.
Comprehensive information about fees and funding is available in the University's Funding & Finance pages.
ICCHS has secured AHRC funded scholarships for taught and research postgraduate study for 2009-2014. For more information about deadlines and how to apply for these scholarships, see our AHRC funding page.
Open Days
The International Centre for Cultural & Heritage Studies runs 2 Open Days per year, one in January nad one in June.
Our Open Days are structured to provide potential students with information about our Taught Programmes, the University and the City as well as with opportunities to meet staff and ask any specific questions that you might have about the programmes we offer. It's also an opportunity to meet ex-students and find out about their experiences.
The Open Day programme will become available closer to the date.
If you would like to attend our next Open Day please email our secretary, Marianne Archbold.
If you have any queries regarding our programmes please contact the admissions secretary, Niesha Doyle.