Program Overview

MA Cultural Heritage and Resource Management

Course Overview

The MA Cultural Heritage and Resource Management considers the wider place of heritage management in contemporary society and offers students the chance to undertake their own projects on a range of different subjects. Students investigate the theory and practice of cultural heritage and resource management from both a British and a global approach.

Course Features

• Combine and develop a range of interests across the heritage spectrum
• Complete projects and placements in the UK and abroad
• Apply cultural theory and skills to real-world resources

Course Details

• Location: On campus, Winchester
• Course length: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
• Typical offer: A first or second-class honours degree
• Fees: From £9,550 pa

Modules

• Cultural Heritage and Resource Management: An Introduction (20 Credits)
  • Analyse the variety of cultural heritage from around the world, examining what cultural heritage means to ordinary people, investigating its history, and exploring theoretical debates.
• Research Methods and Skills (20 Credits)
  • Develop particular knowledge relating to a given field of investigation, reflect on the nature of that discipline, and identify its place in the range of human areas of intellectual investigation.
• Issues and Case Studies in Cultural Heritage (20 Credits)
  • Examine local and national issues in cultural heritage and management, placing them within a more international context, with special attention to the history and development of CHM and museum strategies.
• Employability in the Heritage Sector (20 Credits)
  • Link theory to practical examples, working towards creating a document that brings together budgets and sector-specific knowledge to create a detailed report.
• Placement (20 Credits)
  • Gain valuable experience within the heritage sector, with placements equivalent to 196 hours of study, assessed formatively by ongoing diaries and blogs and a final report.
• Intangible Heritage (20 Credits)
  • Explore intangible cultural heritage as an important factor in maintaining cultural diversity, examining the varied ways in which intangible heritage is practised and performed around the world.
• Dissertation (60 Credits)
  • Pursue independent study and research, culminating in a dissertation of between 19,000 and 21,000 words.

Entry Requirements

• UK: A first or second-class honours degree
• International: Normally a first or second-class Honours degree or professional experience in the area of study
• English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in writing or equivalent

Tuition Fees

Additional Costs

• Core texts: Indicative cost is £100
• Field trip: Indicative cost is £50
• Placements: Costs vary depending on location

Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards

The University of Winchester offers a variety of scholarship and bursaries to support students financially with the cost of their course.

Career Prospects

The course prepares students for a range of career choices, including heritage, museums, galleries, education, outreach, libraries, archives, and archaeological units.