MA Public History and Heritage in Derby United Kingdom | University of Derby

Get ready for an engaging journey that bridges past insights with future opportunities. Our MA in Public History and Heritage blends hands-on experience, professional development, and scholarly exploration. Cultivate both analytical and practical expertise for leadership positions in public history, heritage, and cultural sectors. Learn in a historic setting surrounded by museums, stately homes, and industrial heritage sites. Acquire real-world heritage sector experience through professional placements that boost your career prospects. Expand your professional connections and work on captivating projects, leveraging our partnerships with heritage institutions at local, national, and global levels. Learn from our passionate faculty team, featuring renowned published historians and seasoned heritage practitioners.

Graduates of our MA Public History and Heritage program often secure diverse positions including museum curators, archivists, heritage educators, and research academics.

By combining professional placements with advanced academic research for your dissertation, you'll develop a versatile skill set that appeals to employers.

This program also serves as excellent preparation for doctoral studies. The research, critical thinking, and communication skills you'll master will equip you for higher academic challenges.