Cultural Heritage Management

Overview

Equip yourself to work in the cultural heritage sector which offers a wide range of exciting opportunities in museums, local authorities, heritage agencies, organisations and consultancies.

Through a combination of academic studies, practical training and research projects, you'll receive a thorough grounding in all aspects of heritage management theory and practice. 

You will address key issues such as:

• Why does the past matter and to whom?
• Who decides what constitutes heritage and what should be done with it?
• How should we present the past to the public?
• The course focuses on providing you with highly valued and transferable practical skills, knowledge and experience.

This is a general course, exploring the multi-disciplinary nature of the heritage environment. It is therefore suitable not just for students of Archaeology or History, but for anyone who wishes to pursue a career in the heritage sector. Recent students have included those with backgrounds in History, English, History of Art, Politics and Environmental Sciences.

Careers and skills

The Cultural Heritage Management course from University of York  has a clear focus on employability to ensure that you leave equipped with the best skills to help you get a job. Graduates have gone on to careers in archaeology and heritage-related organisations across the UK and abroad. Others have gone on to take PhDs at York, Stanford (USA) and other universities. You'll also develop transferable skills that are applicable to a multitude of careers beyond archaeology and heritage.

Career opportunities

Graduates have gone on to work for organisations such as:

• English Heritage
• The National Trust
• York Archaeological Trust
• The Council for British Archaeology
• Highland Council
• Yorkshire Museums Trust
• Heritage consultancies
• The Science Museum Group
• The Royal Mint Museum
• Heritage Malta
• New South Wales Government

Others have used the skills gained to pursue careers in other sectors, including:

• Local government and development

• Chartered surveying

• Computing and IT services

• Business and administration

• Marketing and public relations

• Education

• Civil service, law and police authorities

• Accountancy and financial services