Overview
Course Details
The heritage industry is a major contributor to the global economy, employing an increasing number of skilled heritage managers. We’ll guide you through modules to develop your understanding of the economic and legal principles of heritage management around the world. This includes museum displays, site presentations, and how heritage shapes national identities.
At the Business and Heritage Management MSc course at the University of Southampton you'll learn about the theory and practice of assessing, preserving, presenting and mitigating the impact of development on our shared heritage.
We’ll develop your skills in finance, project management and risk management to give you opportunities in both the public and private sectors. You’ll graduate with the skills to work in a wide range of business and management roles in the heritage, tourism and construction sectors.
Career Opportunities
This heritage management course will prepare you for work in a wide range of business and management roles in the heritage, tourism and construction sectors, such as:
- government positions in heritage bodies
- private consultancy
- non-governmental organisations
The skills you learn will also be useful for many non-heritage business roles.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Archaeology Dissertation
- Risk Management
- Project Management - Processes
- Strategic Management
- Marketing in the Digital Age
- Contexts for Human Origins Research
- Bioarchaeology of Human Remains
- Analysis of archaeological faunal remains
- Professional Practice
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Management, Organisation & Leadership Risk Management Museum Studies View 157 other Masters in Risk Management in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- You'll need a 2:1 degree in any subject which included assessed written academic work.
Tuition Fee
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International
21000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21000 GBP for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
12400 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12400 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
EU and international students pay £21,000.
Living costs for Southampton
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.