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Heritage Studies MA, PGDip
Postgraduate
In Newcastle Upon Tyne ()
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
Profile Our Heritage Studies courses will give you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skill in heritage management, heritage education and interpretation. Coupled with a work placement within a relevant heritage organisation, this course will prepare you for, or progress, a successful career in the heritage sector.
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Subjects
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Course programme
A flexible mixture of taught modules and a possible work-based placement will provide you with a unique blend of theoretical knowledge, understanding and practical experience.
Postgraduate Diploma students must complete six 20-credit modules (120 credits in total). MA students study the same modules plus one of our 60-credit dissertation modules (180 credits in total).
You take 100 credits of compulsory modules and then follow either Route 1 or Route 2.
Compulsory modules- MCH8501 Understanding Challenges in Museum/Gallery/Heritage Studies
- MCH8504 Caring for 'Collections' in the Museum/Gallery/Heritage Sector
- MCH8503 Communicating and Learning in Museum/Gallery/Heritage Studies
- MCH8502 Managing Projects in the Museum/Gallery/Heritage Sector
- MCH8532 Understanding Academic and Applied Research in Museum/Gallery/Heritage Studies
You take 80 credits in total of optional modules
- MCH8511 Working on a Project in the Museum/Gallery/Heritage Sector
Followed by one of the modules given below:
- MCH8599 Research Dissertation or
- MCH8601 Research – Vocationally-Orientated Project or
- MCH8600 Museum, Gallery, Heritage Professional Practice and Research
You take 80 credits in total of optional modules
- MCH8516 Museum, Gallery, Heritage Practice
Followed by one of the modules given below:
- MCH8599 Research Dissertation or
- MCH8601 Research – Vocationally-Orientated Project
Modules might change for your year of entry.
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.
Heritage Studies MA, PGDip