Cultural Heritage Studies (Heritage and Museums) 24 months Postgraduate Program By University of Southampton |Top Universities

Cultural Heritage Studies (Heritage and Museums)

Subject Ranking

# 36QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Application Deadline

26 Aug, 2025Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

ArchaeologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Archaeology

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Discover the cultural heritage industry on this master’s degree at the University of Southampton. You'll gain a behind-the-scenes insight into how museums communicate the past, drawing on our links with museum and heritage partners.
This pathway features a particular focus on museums, with the core module 'Museums in the Modern World' exploring  how heritage is interpreted, presented and protected, and the role of museums today.
Optional modules will give you the opportunity to explore themes or specific skills in a wide variety of heritage contexts to suit your interests. This includes everything from art, film and literature to the built environment and archaeological remains.

Program overview

Main Subject

Archaeology

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Discover the cultural heritage industry on this master’s degree at the University of Southampton. You'll gain a behind-the-scenes insight into how museums communicate the past, drawing on our links with museum and heritage partners.
This pathway features a particular focus on museums, with the core module 'Museums in the Modern World' exploring  how heritage is interpreted, presented and protected, and the role of museums today.
Optional modules will give you the opportunity to explore themes or specific skills in a wide variety of heritage contexts to suit your interests. This includes everything from art, film and literature to the built environment and archaeological remains.

Admission Requirements

First or upper second class honours degree in an appropriate subject from a UK university, that has included assessed written academic work. Alternatively, we will also consider an equivalent overseas or professional qualification in an appropriate subject area.

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