Overview
Course Learning and Teaching
The International Cultural Heritage Management MA course offered by Durham University is delivered through a mixture of lectures, seminars and webinars, tutorials and workshops with visits to relevant heritage sites.
Lectures underpin the core knowledge requirements of the degree by introducing students to key concepts, methodologies and analytical approaches. They also serve as examples of research-led critical analysis and applied expertise, thus demonstrating to students both subject-specific knowledge and the key skills necessary to acquire and communicate this. As well as more traditional podium-based approach, lectures are combined with interactive seminar-style discussions. These are delivered by specialists from within the Department and elsewhere in the University as well as from national and international heritage institutions and sites, including World Heritage Sites.
Webinars are used to introduce students to specific heritage sites and issues around the world in real-time debate with international professionals by video link. These case study presentations are followed by seminar discussions mediated by the module convenor.
A variety of seminars take place in different modules with different formats and distinct learning goals. This learning methodology encourages students to explore discussions in depth, learn to marshal their arguments in a group setting and respond appropriately to a diverse range of informed opinions. Students are exposed to, and expected to produce, a variety of different presentations in seminars and to contribute effectively and appropriately to the subsequent debate to encourage critical thinking. Formative assessment is given as relevant.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
Debating Heritage and Museums
Managing Cultural Heritage in Context
Dissertation or Analytical Case Study Report
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Management Studies Museum Studies View 1550 other Masters in Management Studies in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
Subject requirements, level and grade
- We normally require an Honours Degree, usually at the 2:1 level or higher or an international equivalent, such as a GPA of 3.3 or above. The course is taught assuming no prior knowledge, but an ability to demonstrate previous interest or experience of cultural heritage would be an advantage. Students should be willing to prepare a cultural heritage case study to bring with them.
- One satisfactory reference is required
Tuition Fee
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International
22100 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22100 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
10800 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10800 GBP per year during 12 months.
Part Time Fees
- EU students: £5,940 per year
- Island students students: £12,155 per year
Living costs for Durham
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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