Overview

The Museums, Heritage and Society (Online) programme offered by University of St Andrews is a taught postgraduate online programme run by the Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Studies, in association with the School of Art History and the Museums of the University of St Andrews. The MLitt is aimed at students wanting to start a career in museum and heritage work, or for those looking for a mid-career change.

Key Facts

The online MLitt in Museums, Heritage and Society is designed for professionals in the sector looking to enhance their skills and advance their careers, while also welcoming recent graduates seeking to enter the field.

This flexible programme offers advanced training that combines theory and practice which is relevant across a wide range of museums, galleries, and heritage organisations. Throughout your studies you will develop critical skills that enable you to engage meaningfully with society and drive positive change within the sector.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

History
Archaeology
Anthropology
Languages
Media and Communications
Physical and Natural Sciences

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-09 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sociology Museum Studies View 8 other Masters in Museum Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements.
Museum work or voluntary experience is welcome, as are transferable skills gained in other roles
CV that includes your personal details with a history of your education and employment to date
personal statement of 500 words
sample of your own, single-authored academic written work of 2,000 words
one original signed reference, either academic or professional
academic transcripts and degree certificates

Tuition Fees

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6000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

6000 GBP / year

≈ 6000 GBP / year

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Scholarships Information

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