Overview
On this Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies degree offered at Ulster University you will:
- have access to leading academics and practitioners in the field;
- go on study visits to museums and heritage locations to learn about latest practice;
- learn from students who have graduated from the programme and now work in the field; and,
- undertake a placement to get hands on experience of the sector.
Careers
This course was established in the early 2000s, and we have graduates working in the heritage and museum sectors in Northern Ireland, Ireland, UK and further afield. The diversity of destinations of our graduates is a indication of the wide possibilities post graduation.
Graduates are working at National Museums NI, Northern Ireland Museums Council, National Trust, Historic Royal Palaces, National Heritage Lottery Fund projects, National Gallery Ireland, National Museums Scotland, NI War Memorial.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
Exploring Heritage
Cultures of Curatorship
Exhibitions: Practice and Evaluation
Strategic Planning for Heritage and Museum Management
Research Methods in Heritage and Museum Studies
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Museum Studies View 328 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
The programme welcomes people with an honours degree in an area relevant to museum and heritage practice, such as:
Arts and Humanities e.g. Archaeology and Anthropology, History, Fine and Applied Arts;
Environmental Sciences e.g. Geography (including human geography and historic geography);
Social Sciences e.g. Sociology, Policy Studies;
Business & Marketing e.g. Tourism Studies, Management Studies.
Tuition Fee
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International
17810 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17810 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
7000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7000 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Belfast
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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