Overview

Rooted in critical heritage studies, it explores how heritage is created, contested, and mobilised around the world today. Studying on the Global Heritage Management programme offered by The University of Manchester, you’ll engage with key contemporary issues in the sector, such as sustainability and decolonisation.

The teaching staff in the Institute for Cultural Practices are academic experts with hands-on experience in the sector, meaning they’re perfectly placed to guide you through both the theoretical and practical elements of the subject. You’ll engage with key themes such as memory, identity, and conservation, while developing skills in place-based policy, management, and community engagement.

Career opportunities

The practical skills you’ll develop on this course prepare you for a range of rewarding careers, within and beyond the heritage sector.

Graduates have found employment in a number of interesting areas, including:

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

British Council

Philadelphia Museum of Art

Cultural Heritage Research

Heritage Consultancy

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Heritage Policy and Management

Heritage, Museums and Conflict

Art of Medieval Manuscripts

The Arts & International Cultural Relations

Heritage Tourism

Digital Museum and Heritage

Art Markets

Creative Producing and Managing Projects

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00

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More details

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Language

English

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Museum Studies View 292 other Masters in Area & Cultural 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

We normally expect students to have a First or Upper Second class honours degree or its overseas equivalent in ahumanities-based subject area. Professional experience in a relevant sector to the degree is also taken into consideration.

You shouldinclude a personal statement (no more than 500 words) that demonstrates your understanding of the subject andyour motivation for wanting tostudy the programme.

If your academic background is not directly related to the programme, you should supply an academic-standard writing sample ona subjectrelated tothe programme.

If English is not your native language, then you should providean academic-standard writing sample in English directly related to the subject.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

29900 GBP / year

≈ 29900 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

14700 GBP / year

≈ 14700 GBP / year

Additional Details

MA (part-time)

UK students (per annum): £7,350

International, including EU, students (per annum): £14,950

Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 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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