Overview

Museums and heritage organisations bring material worlds into existence. They shape ideas and interpretations through cultures of preservation and display. They lead debates on challenging political, social, and ethical concerns. Based in the world-famous Sainsbury Centre, this MA Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies (Part time) course at University of East Anglia places you at the centre of these conversations. You’ll become part of a unique community. We’re the only Art History Department in the UK located within a world-renowned art museum.

A distinctive feature of the course is short-term work placements. This provides you with real-world opportunities to develop your professional skills. You’re supported every step of the way and choose a location that suits your interests. Over fifteen days, you experience at first-hand how museums address collections and visitors. You’ll examine how museums and heritage organisations communicate to different audiences.

You’ll learn through an inter-disciplinary approach. This includes museum studies, art history, archaeology, history, and anthropology. You can immerse yourself in the historic city of Norwich and its heritage sites, including the Norwich Castle Museum. You’ll connect with our many partner organisations across the region. Your work placement will foster a wealth of relevant and transferable skills. The course thus prepares you for a variety of careers in the museum and heritage sectors.

Careers

Curator / assistant curator

Collections and research manager

Conservation manager / assistant

Education and outreach manager / assistant

Media manager / assistant

Property / site manager

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critical Perspectives in Museums and Heritage
Interpretation and Participation in Museums and Heritage
Museum and Heritage Practice
World Heritage: Problems and Prospects
Cultural Heritage and Archiving in the Digital Age
Curating Collections and Exhibitions

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Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Norwich, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Museum Studies View 300 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

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General requirements

Degree Subject Humanities and Social Sciences
UK Bachelors degree - 2.2 or equivalent
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Tuition Fees

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22700 GBP / year

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10675 GBP / year

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Additional Details

UK Part-time: £5600/year
If you choose to study part-time, the fee per annum will be half the annual fee for that year.

Living costs

Norwich

United Kingdom

609 - 1044 GBP / month

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Funding

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