How long is the Cultural Heritage MA (Res) at University of Birmingham?

The MA (Res) in Cultural Heritage at University of Birmingham has a duration of 1 Year.

Is Cultural Heritage at University of Birmingham full-time or part-time?

This MA (Res) is offered Full-time (other study modes may also be available — see the page for full options).

Where is the Cultural Heritage course taught?

The course is taught at Birmingham.

Cultural Heritage

Name: Cultural Heritage
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University of Birmingham

Last updated 24 March 2026

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. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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

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University of Birmingham

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