Cultural Heritage

University of Birmingham
Undergraduate MA (Res) Full-time 1 Year HistoryHistory of art

About this course

Take the next step in your academic journey by carrying out postgraduate research in Cultural Heritage. You'll benefit from the support of our experts, who are leading researchers in the field and have practical experience working in the heritage industry.

Work flexibly on campus or via distance learning from anywhere in the world. You’ll develop your research skills to successfully make original findings and prepare for your future career.

You'll work closely with the International Centre for Heritage (ICH), benefitting from the Centre’s support and interdisciplinary approach, with opportunities to carry out research in all aspects of cultural heritage, heritage management and related areas.

The ICH welcomes and encourages innovative research ideas pushing the dimensions of cultural heritage. You’ll have the space to develop your ideas fully with the support of a dedicated supervisor and access to our collections and archives.

  • Be part of an impactful research centre working across industries at regional, national and international levels.

  • Access the University’s Special Collections and Archives, home to approximately 120,000 books dating from 1471, and 3 million manuscripts.

  • Get involved in organising research related events and join a global network of academics, policy makers and practitioners.

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 8 study options:

    Distance learning (part-time)

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MA (Res)

    Location: Birmingham

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MA (Res)

    Location: Birmingham

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MA (Res)

    Location: Birmingham

    Distance learning (full-time)

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MA (Res)

    Location: Birmingham

    Distance learning (part-time)

    Duration: 6 Years

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: Birmingham

    Distance learning (full-time)

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: Birmingham

    Part-time

    Duration: 6 Years

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: Birmingham

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: Birmingham

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2472 Archivists, conservators and curators
    4214 Company secretaries and administrators
    4135 Library clerks and assistants
    2471 Librarians
    2115 Social and humanities scientists
    2151 Conservation professionals

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    MA (Res)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Birmingham
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    History, History of art

    Offered by

    University of Birmingham

    Birmingham

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