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Master of Heritage and Museum Studies with Professional Placement

University of Essex

  • Colchester, United Kingdom
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

Master of Arts in Heritage and Museum Studies with Professional Placement is a 2-year full-time master's degree offered by the School of Philosophical, Historical, and Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of Essex.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically analyse advanced concepts and current developments in Heritage and Museum Studies with Professional Placement. Select and apply relevant analytical
  • Research or professional methods. Present evidence-based findings and manage complex specialist projects.

Career outcomes

  • Further postgraduate study in heritage
  • Heritage industry
  • Museums and galleries
  • Education
  • Conservators
  • Specialist art lawyers

Curriculum

  • 2-Year full-time course in Heritage and Museum Studies with Professional Placement
  • Taught by the School of Philosophical
  • Historical
  • and Interdisciplinary Studies. Compulsory modules include Archives and Power. Optional modules let students tailor the degree.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • UK entry: A 2:2 degree in any discipline with a minimum of 3 modules relating to visual culture: Visual Culture modules include
  • But are not limited to: Advertising
  • Aesthetics
  • Archaeology
  • Architecture
  • Art History
  • Curatorial/Museum Studies
  • Digital Imaging
  • English Literature
  • Fashion
  • Film Studies
  • International equivalents are listed by country on the course page.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (UK 2:2 or 2:1 honours or recognised international equivalent), By course, Some courses need subject modules, Professional qualifications, CV, References or interview (Essex MBA, Pre-registration health courses).

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results
  • Personal Statement
  • Curriculum Vitae.

How to apply

  1. Check the course page
  2. Entry requirements and deadlines. Apply online through the postgraduate application system. Upload transcripts
  3. English language evidence and any personal statement
  4. CV or references the course asks for. Attend an interview or audition if the course requires one. Accept the offer and pay the tuition fee deposit (or show recognised sponsor funding) to receive your CAS. Apply for a Student visa with the CAS and proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year£25,075 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£35,902 GBP

Program details

CampusColchester Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
DepartmentSchool of Philosophical, Historical, and Interdisciplinary Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    October 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.