Taught course
Heritage Studies
Entry requirements
A 2:1 honours degree, or an international equivalent, in any subject.
We will also consider your application if you have:
- non-standard qualifications
- relevant professional experience in the museum, gallery and heritage sectors
If you have borderline or non-standard qualifications we may ask for more information. You may need to attend an interview either in person, via telephone or Skype.
Months of entry
September
Course content
The Heritage Studies course covers key aspects of heritage tourism and visitor engagement. It draws on experiences from expert staff and visiting speakers and visits to local heritage sites. It encourages a hands-on approach and involves input by heritage professionals from the region and beyond. Alongside freelance heritage consultants, these professionals work in organisations including:
- Historic England
- The National Trust
- The National Park Authority
- Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
When you graduate from this course you'll be equipped to pursue a career in the heritage sector or conduct further research.
The course is part of Media, Culture, Heritage in the School of Arts and Cultures. We have a thriving, high-profile interdisciplinary research community. It's made up of postgraduate research students and experienced academic researchers who are key figures in their fields.
Heritage Studies is also affiliated with the International Centre for Cultural and Heritage Studies (ICCHS). ICCHS is a leading academic centre for research and teaching in museum, gallery, and heritage studies.
Information for international students
Direct Entry: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in writing, 6.0 in speaking, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills).
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MA
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- PGDip
- full time9 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time18 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Modules also available on Continuing Professional Development (CPD) basis
Course contact details
- Name
- Dr Joanne Sayner, Degree Programme Director
- pgmch@ncl.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0) 191 208 5336