Program Overview

MA Public History and Heritage

The MA Public History and Heritage at Manchester Metropolitan University is a postgraduate program that focuses on the study of history and its application in the public sphere. The program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a career in heritage management or associated fields, such as libraries and archives, tourism, or local government.

Course Overview

The program is taught by experts in the field and draws on the research expertise of the Manchester Centre for Public Histories and Heritage. The course offers a range of core and optional modules that cover topics such as public history, heritage, and research methods. Students will also have the opportunity to undertake a placement related to their research interests, which will provide them with hands-on experience in the heritage sector.

Core Modules

• Case Studies in Controversy: History and Memory in Public
• Independent Project
• Professional Heritage and Practice
• Research Methods I & Research Methods II

Option Modules

• Terrorism and Political Violence
• A Friendly Invasion? - The United States Military in Britain During World War II
• Building the Country House
• Case Studies in Global History
• Case Studies in Medieval Warfare
• Race and Gender in Historical Perspective
• Shock City: Order and Disorder in the Victorian City
• The World of the Courtier: Monarchy and Court Culture in Early Modern Europe
• Women and Slavery in America

Study and Assessment

• Full-time: 25% lectures, seminars or similar; 10% placement; 65% independent study
• Full-time: 100% coursework; 0% practical; 0% examination

Placements

Students can choose to undertake a placement related to their research interests, which will provide them with hands-on experience in the heritage sector. Previous placements have included National Trust properties, the People's History Museum, and the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Relations Resource Centre.

Entry Requirements

• Graduates with a 2.1 degree or higher in History or associated discipline
• Those who achieve a 2.2 in History, or who have a Masters from a non-Humanities field will be considered on the merits of their individual application
• International students will be required to demonstrate a sufficiently high standard of English language ability

Fees and Funding

• UK and Channel Island students: £10,250 per year
• EU and non-EU international students: £20,000 per year
• Additional costs: placement costs, professional costs, and other costs

Careers Support and Prospects

• The course aims to equip students with the skills to progress to higher research programs or for a career in heritage management or associated fields
• Students will develop skills as an independent researcher and have the option to experience specific, practical training for careers related to the heritage sector
• The university offers careers support and prospects, including a careers service, mentorship programs, and skills development opportunities

Research Areas

• The program covers a range of research areas, including public history, heritage, and research methods
• The Manchester Centre for Public Histories and Heritage is a research center that focuses on the study of public histories and heritage
• The center has a range of research projects and collaborations with external partners, including museums, archives, and heritage organizations

Taught by Experts

• The program is taught by experts in the field, including professors and lecturers with research expertise in public history and heritage
• The university has a range of research-active staff who are involved in teaching and supervising students on the program
• The program also involves external professionals and practitioners who contribute to the teaching and learning experience

Your City, Your Community, Your Campus

• The university is located in Manchester, a city with a rich history and cultural heritage
• The campus is situated in the city center, with access to a range of cultural and historical attractions
• The university has a range of facilities and services, including libraries, archives, and museums, which provide students with opportunities for research and learning.