Overview

The Cultural Heritage Studies (Heritage and Museums) programme at the University of Southampton features a particular focus on museums, with the core module 'Museums in the Modern World' exploring how heritage is interpreted, presented and protected, and the role of museums today.

Optional modules will give you the opportunity to explore themes or specific skills in a wide variety of heritage contexts to suit your interests. This includes everything from art, film and literature to the built environment and archaeological remains.

You'll gain essential experience through things like:

field trips

meeting industry practitioners

the chance to apply for a work placement with one of our heritage partners.

Careers

The employability and enterprise skills you'll gain from this course are reflected in the Southampton skills model. When you join us you'll be able to use our skills model to track, plan, and benefit your career development and progress.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Cultural Heritage

Maritime Museums and Heritage Management

Museums in the Modern World

Communicating the Cultural Industries

Cultural Heritage within Environmental Impact Assessment

GIS for Archaeology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-02 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-19 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Southampton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

First or upper second class honours degree in an appropriate subject from a UK university, that has included assessed written academic work.

Alternatively, we will also consider an equivalent overseas or professional qualification in an appropriate subject area.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26200 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10400 GBP / year

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Living costs

Southampton

United Kingdom

697 - 1093 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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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Funding

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