Study Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies MA at Ulster University in the UK, School of Arts and Humanities
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Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies MA

UK

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What will I learn?

This well-established programme produces the heritage managers and museum curators of the future. On this programme you will: have access to leading academics and practitioners in the field go on study visits to museums and heritage locations to learn about latest practice learn from students who have graduated from the programme and now work in the field and, undertake a placement to get hands on experience of the sector. Key areas of investigation in this MA include: Policy development and management issues relating to heritage, museum and cultural sectors in Ireland, north and south Analysis of the social, economic and cultural contexts of museums and heritage and, International context of key issues and practice for the heritage and museum sectors. Modules reflect innovative and current research and will equip you with the appropriate skills for further academic and professional development.

Which department am I in?

School of Arts and Humanities

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£18,310.00 (US$ 23,646) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Belfast Campus.

2-24 York Street,

Belfast,

BT15 1AP, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£18,310.00 (US$ 23,646) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Belfast Campus.

2-24 York Street,

Belfast,

BT15 1AP, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Students with an honours degree in an area relevant to museum and heritage practice, such as: Arts and Humanities e.g. Archaeology and Anthropology, History, Fine and Applied Arts; Environmental Sciences e.g. Geography (including human geography and historic geography); Social Sciences e.g. Sociology, Policy Studies; Business & Marketing e.g. Tourism Studies, Management Studies. You will find that the diverse student group will greatly enhance your learning experience. If you do not have an honours degree, but have relevant experience or learning, we will consider your application.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Ulster University

With an international reputation for teaching excellence, Ulster offers students a welcoming, safe and supportive environment to live and study.

  • Scholarship of GBP 2,000 towards tuition fees
  • Guaranteed accommodation for overseas students
  • Top 50 UK universities (Times Good University Guide, 2026)
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