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Cultural Heritage Studies (Heritage & Public History) MA

UK

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What will I learn?

Discover the cultural heritage industry on this master’s degree at the University of Southampton. Gain the knowledge and skills to specialise in an area relevant to your interests. You’ll graduate from this MA with the expertise for a successful career in the sector, or for further study at PhD level.

This UK master’s degree in cultural heritage studies will give you key knowledge of both land-based and maritime heritage. It covers everything from art, film and literature to the built environment and archaeological remains.

You’ll gain essential experience through field trips, meeting industry practitioners, and the chance to apply for a work placement with one of our heritage partners.

Assessment methods (Outcome qualification level)

We'll assess your knowledge through: essays, laboratory and field activities, presentations and dissertation.

Which department am I in?

Archaeology

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees
£22,136.00 (24,11,854) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Avenue Campus

Avenue Campus,

Highfield,

Southampton,

SO17 1BF, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, England

Entry requirements

For international students

First or upper second class honours degree in an appropriate subject from a UK university, that has included assessed written academic work. Alternatively, we will also consider an equivalent overseas or professional qualification in an appropriate subject area. English language: Band C, IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all components.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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