Museums, Heritage and Society

University of St Andrews
Postgraduate PgDip Distance learning 2 Years PR and communicationsHistoryHistory of art

About this course

The online MLitt in Museums, Heritage and Society prepares students for employment in museums and heritage organisations with broad training in all types of museums, galleries and other heritage facilities. We aim to train future curators and heritage practitioners with critical skills to engage with society and contribute to positive changes in the sector.

The MLitt in Museums, Heritage and Society is a taught postgraduate online programme run by the Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Studies, in association with the School of Art History and the Museums of the University of St Andrews. The MLitt is aimed at students wanting to start a career in museum and heritage work, or for those looking for a mid-career change.

The Museums, Heritage and Society programme is online and self-paced, with options to study for a PGCert, PGDip, or MLitt.

Study Options

This course is available in 3 study options:

Distance learning Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: PgDip

Location: St Andrews

Distance learning Shown above

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: MLitt

Location: St Andrews

Distance learning Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: PgCert

Location: St Andrews

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3412 Authors, writers and translators
4135 Library clerks and assistants
2472 Archivists, conservators and curators
4214 Company secretaries and administrators
4112 Local government administrative occupations
2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries

Course Details

Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Study Mode
Distance learning
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
St Andrews
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
PR and communications, History, History of art