Museums, Heritage and Society – online

Entry requirements

• A 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements.
• Museum work or voluntary experience is welcome, as are transferable skills gained in other roles
• English language proficiency. See English language tests and qualifications.

The MLitt in Museums, Heritage and Society welcomes applications from students from all disciplines relevant to museum work, such as:

• History
• Archaeology
• Anthropology
• Languages
• Media and Communications
• Physical and Natural Sciences

Months of entry

September

Course content

The online MLitt in Museums, Heritage and Society is designed for professionals in the sector looking to enhance their skills and advance their careers, while also welcoming recent graduates seeking to enter the field.

This flexible programme offers advanced training that combines theory and practice which is relevant across a wide range of museums, galleries, and heritage organisations. Throughout your studies you will develop critical skills that enable you to engage meaningfully with society and drive positive change within the sector.

The Museums, Heritage and Society programme is online and self-paced, with options to study for a PGCert, PGDip, or MLitt.

Highlights

• Taught by experienced practising museum professionals and academics
• Flexible and fully online
• Run by the Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Studies, in association with the School of Art History and the Museums of the University of St Andrews

Fees and funding

The University of St Andrews offers a number of scholarships and support packages to students each year.

15% Recent Graduate Discount

If you have graduated from the University within the last three academic years, you may be eligible for a 15% discount on postgraduate taught tuition fees.