Overview

The MA in Heritage and Exhibition Design at the Edinburgh Napier University you will develop a portfolio of work that reflects 21st century Heritage & Exhibition Design.

Key facts

Across three trimesters, you will develop key skills in design for visitor experience and a critical knowledge of museum and heritage sites through applied principles of exhibition design, immersive narrative environments and experiential design.

You will be introduced to design for museums, heritage trails and blended interpretation, and learn how to design for provocative, playful and immersive educational experiences through applied and live projects.

You will develop collaborative partnerships within Scotland’s heritage sector to master skills and sensitivity to complex and difficult histories.

Careers and opportunities

Graduates from this programme can pursue careers in:

the heritage and museum sector

exhibition design

interpretation design

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Programme Structure

Modules include:

Creative Research Portfolio
Design for Heritage and Culture
Interpretation and Design
Research as Critical Practice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-07 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

56

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Design Museum Studies View 394 other Masters in Design in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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56

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at 2:2 or above in any discipline.

We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient professional work experience within the industry.

Full details of any relevant work experience, including references should be submitted with your application and may be considered for entry where the minimum academic entry requirements are below those required.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19750 GBP / year

≈ 19750 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9160 GBP / year

≈ 9160 GBP / year

Additional Details

National fee for Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Disciplines

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