Cultural Heritage Management Royal Agricultural University

Overview

The Cultural Heritage Management at the Royal Agricultural University provides a comprehensive foundation in the rapidly evolving cultural heritage sector. This postgraduate programme equips students with the analytical and practical skills necessary to address complex real-world heritage challenges across the United Kingdom and beyond.

Why Cultural Heritage Management at Royal Agricultural University?

The Royal Agricultural University has remained at the forefront of land-based education for 180 years, making it a premier choice for studying the historic environment. Students benefit from a highly flexible hybrid learning model, where sessions are delivered in a workshop format that combines traditional lectures with hands-on group research and problem-based exercises. This approach allows learners to tailor their assessed work toward specific professional interests, supported by a faculty of experienced practitioners and researchers.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 22000 per year
• National fee: GBP 11500 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum consists of core taught modules and a selection of optional units, culminating in an original research project. Modules may include:

• Landscape Archaeology
• Understanding Buildings and Landscapes
• Heritage Interpretation
• The Past in Principles and Practice
• Regeneration & Placemaking in the Historical Environment
• Specialist Project by Practice or Research
• Dissertation

Careers with Cultural Heritage Management

Graduates are prepared for diverse roles within the broad cultural landscape, ranging from policy development to site management. Many find employment with major heritage agencies such as the National Trust and English Heritage, or work within local authorities as conservation officers. The programme also opens pathways into heritage consultancy, historic building management, and regeneration roles. Additionally, the skills gained are highly applicable to positions in museums, galleries, fundraising bodies, and various charities within the wider cultural sector.