Cultural and Heritage Management University of Lincoln

Overview

The Cultural and Heritage Management programme at the University of Lincoln is designed to equip students with the advanced leadership skills required to navigate the modern cultural heritage sector. This degree integrates perspectives from business, social sciences, and the humanities to address contemporary challenges in managing attractions and collections. Students explore how to broaden the appeal of heritage sites while anticipating international trends and the impact of digital transformation.

Why Cultural and Heritage Management at University of Lincoln?

Students at the University of Lincoln benefit from a curriculum delivered by academics who combine high-level research with extensive practical experience in the field. The university maintains strong links with heritage sites of major significance, including a partnership with the International Bomber Command Centre. Learners can join the Heritage and Archives Network and the Lincolnshire Heritage Students’ Forum, providing access to a community of practitioners and influential national leaders. The course also features guest lectures from industry experts and opportunities to participate in live projects and study visits to major attractions.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 18800 per year
• National fee: GBP 10700 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum combines theoretical study with practical applications, focusing on both the management of heritage sites and the needs of diverse visitor groups. Modules may include:

• Collections Care and Management
• Contemporary Issues in the Visitor Economy
• Managing Cultural Heritage
• Digitising Cultural Heritage Collections
• Final Research Project
• Heritage Interpretation and the Making of Usable Pasts
• Material Culture, Collections and Significance
• Visitor Experience at Cultural and Heritage Attractions

Careers with Cultural and Heritage Management

Graduates are prepared for a wide range of professional pathways within the global heritage industry. Former students have secured curatorial positions in specialist and county museums, while others have successfully established their own heritage businesses. The programme also provides a foundation for managing operations at large-scale events, such as music festivals, or pursuing further academic research at PhD level. The diverse assessment methods, including consultancy reports and visitor audits, ensure students develop the practical skills highly valued by employers in the cultural sector.