Overview

Studying a master’s degree in Global Heritage provides students with the necessary practical and academic skills to meet the demands of a challenging and evolving heritage industry. Students will learn about a range of issues central to current debates on the definition, diversity, and contested nature of heritage.

The Global Heritage (Distance Learning) programme offered by Bangor University explores the role of heritage within past and contemporary societies and the multifarious nature of cultural heritage within a global context.

During this distance learning MA in Global Heritage, students gain a critical understanding of UNESCO World Heritage Sites – the nomination process and inscription, management, and forward planning. Particular emphasis is placed on sustainable tourism – exploring theoretical and practical approaches and the need to engage local communities in their heritage.

Careers

The Distance Learning MA in Global Heritage will provide you with a detailed understanding of heritage practice including professional methodologies and policy application.

Upon graduating you’ll be well-placed to embark on careers in tourism, heritage management, curation, community support and administration, and outreach education.

This Distance Learning MA gives you the opportunity to develop skills that are well suited to the heritage industry but also will be valuable to many other employers. You’ll be encouraged to think independently and gain the skills to become an adept researcher, author of cogent and well-supported arguments.

Typical roles include;

Researcher

Archivist

Heritage Manager

Tourism Manager

Museum/gallery curator

Exhibition Manager

Conservation specialist

Community Officer

Lecturer

Teaching / Outreach

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cultural Heritage: Critical Perspectives

World Heritage: Protection, Management and Sustainability

Research Skills

Reinterpreting the Country House

Global Wales: Places, Passions and the Past

Theory and Interpretation in Archaeology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bangor, 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.

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General requirements

A minimum 2.ii undergraduate degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area (e.g. History, Heritage, Archaeology, Literary Studies, Medieval Studies/Literature, English Literature, Social Sciences, American Studies, Law).

Applicants with equivalent qualifications and/or relevant heritage industry experience and applications from working professionals with non-graduate qualifications will be considered on an individual basis. Please contact us for more information.

For students whose first language is not English, an IELTS score of at least 6.0 (with no element below 5.5) or equivalent is required.

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Tuition Fees

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19000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9500 GBP / year

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Living costs

Bangor

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 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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