Overview

You will explore the formation of cultural heritage, to understand how past social and political forces shape its survival and preservation and analyse how worldwide excavation and collecting still challenge modern museum collections.

The discovery, uses and interpretations of the past still respond to socio-political and economic needs, in local national and world heritage contexts.

This Museums and Heritage Practice programme at University of Chester engages with academic specialists and professional practitioners, and examines case studies from Prehistory, Roman and Medieval sites to historic houses and modern museum collections, through the rich, beautiful and sometimes challenging heritage sites and collections of Chester, Shropshire, and nearby spectacular urban and rural landscapes in the Northwest, Midlands and Wales.

Career opportunities

Students may go on to find meaningful employment in the industry or pursue a research degree. Destinations include heritage organisations, museums, and the civil service or education sectors.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Research Skills

Critical Perspectives on the Past

Museum Collections Management and Object Care

Sustainable Heritage Practice

Professional Project

Historic Landscapes and Digital Worlds

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

91

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Museum Studies View 100 other Masters in Museum Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

91

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62

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6.5

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General requirements

A 2:2 honours degree in a relevant discipline or an equivalent qualification is required. Prior experience in the museum and heritage sectors can be taken into account alongside academic qualifications.

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Tuition Fees

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15500 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9090 GBP / year

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Living costs

Chester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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Funding

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