How long is the Museums, Heritage and Society PgDip at University of St Andrews?

The PgDip in Museums, Heritage and Society at University of St Andrews has a duration of 2 Years.

Is Museums, Heritage and Society at University of St Andrews full-time or part-time?

This PgDip is offered Distance learning (other study modes may also be available — see the page for full options).

Where is the Museums, Heritage and Society course taught?

The course is taught at St Andrews.

Museums, Heritage and Society

Name: Museums, Heritage and Society
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University of St Andrews

Last updated 24 March 2026

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

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

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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

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University of St Andrews

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