International Heritage Management by Distance Learning

University of Birmingham
Postgraduate MA Distance learning (part-time) 2 Years HistoryHistory of art

About this course

Enhance your career in the heritage sector by gaining expert knowledge and practical experience with our flexible distance learning course.

Learn from our Heritage experts, who have practical experience working in this industry. You'll develop the skills to be a successful professional in various areas of heritage, such as: working in museums, heritage conservation and regeneration, the management of historic buildings and landscapes, or cultural tourism for a government agency.

You’ll benefit from our national and international partnerships with government, third sector, NGOs and charitable organisations.

These include UK heritage organisations such as Chatsworth House, Historic England, Ironbridge Gorge Museums Trust and the National Trust. Our international partnerships include Biltmore Estate (US), Nemours Estate (US) and Indian Institute for Heritage.

Benefit from teaching and specialist lectures from leading industry experts to take your practice to the next level.

  • Engage with current heritage professionals, who will provide practical insights to enhance your career journey.

  • Join an active online community and meet people virtually from all over world – you’ll expand your knowledge of how heritage is operated globally.

  • Engage with fellow students and staff during our study week when you will visit leading museums and heritage attractions.
  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MA
    Study Mode
    Distance learning (part-time)
    Duration
    2 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Birmingham
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    History, History of art