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Cultural Heritage Management – (M.A.)
University of York
Department of Archaeology
| Application Deadline: | as early as possible | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,560 - ≈ € 15,305 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | York / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of York
Delivered by experienced heritage professionals and leading researchers, the MA in Cultural Heritage Management provides appropriate and vital training for professional roles across the heritage sector within and outside the UK. By combining academic studies with practical applications and placement opportunities, this flexible MA programme provides an informed and up-to-date overview of heritage management theory and practice. The cultural heritage sector has expanded rapidly in recent years creating a diversity of opportunities in museums, local authorities, consultancies and agencies. The number of York’s CHM alumni now working in the heritage sector is testament to the course’s success in combining theory with practice, and to its emphasis on vocational training.
Being taught within the Department of Archaeology does not mean this course is only for students with an Archaeology degree, or that the course emphasises only Archaeological heritage. Rather, this a more generalised programme which explores the multi-disciplinary nature of heritage studies. Students to recently complete the course include those with backgrounds in: History, History of Art, Politics and English as well as Archaeology. The MA will also suit students from Anthropology, Geography and Business Studies who wish to pursue a career in the increasingly diverse and lucrative heritage sector.
York provides the ideal environment for heritage studies. Heritage is writ large in the landscape around the King's Manor, and in York's hinterland. There is much here to see and to think about - heritage to engage with outside of the classroom. And the number of heritage organisations based in and around York means opportunities for placements and work experience. Simply, 'York' and 'heritage' go together, and we are very pleased to offer this exciting and diverse programme within such an appropriate setting.
Contents
Over the autumn and spring terms you will take:
* two core 20 credit modules
* two option 20 credit modules
* four 5 credit skills modules
* one 20 credit optional placement module
In the summer you will carry out research for your dissertation and give an Assessed Lecture on your dissertation topic.
Core modules
* Cultural heritage management 1: concepts, principles and practice
* Cultural heritage management 2: museums, audiences and interpretation
Recommended option modules
* Approaches to conservation
* Advanced Qualitative Methods (available for audit through the Department of Social Policy and Social Work)
* Analysing historic buildings
* Concepts of landscape
* Digital publication and web technologies
* Interpreting historic buildings
* Issues in cultural heritage conservation
Recommended skills modules
* Narrating our pasts
* Topographical survey
* Working on the web
* Legislation and policy
* Buildings survey
* Database design and implementation
* Characterisation
* GIS
* Virtual reality modelling
* Conservation solutions
* Debates in museum theory and practice
* Project management skills
Whilst we endeavour to give everyone their first choice on modules, please note that this cannot always be guaranteed. Please be aware that certain skills modules are required by particular programmes, and so may be more over-subscribed than others. Please see the Full modules list for scheduling information on option and skills modules, as some run concurrently.
Work experience placement
Cultural Heritage Management placement
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
* A good honours degree (upper second or first) in a relevant subject, or an equivalent qualification from an overseas institution. For this programme 'relevant subject' is broadly defined. Archaeology is obviously included, as are subjects such as: History, History of Art, English, Geography, Anthropology, Politics, and Environmental Sciences. If applicants are unclear whether the subject of their first degree is appropriate they can contact the Course Director for more information.
* Mature students or those with less conventional qualifications but with relevant professional experience in this field will be considered
* For foreign language speakers, Level 6.5 IELTS/100 TOEFL is required.
* An interview may be required.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 100 |
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