MA Cultural Heritage Studies (Heritage and Museums) in Southampton United Kingdom | University of Southampton

Discover the cultural heritage industry on this master’s degree at the University of Southampton. You'll gain a behind-the-scenes insight into how museums communicate the past, drawing on our links with museum and heritage partners.This pathway features a particular focus on museums, with the core module 'Museums in the Modern World' exploring how heritage is interpreted, presented and protected, and the role of museums today.Optional modules will give you the opportunity to explore themes or specific skills in a wide variety of heritage contexts to suit your interests. This includes everything from art, film and literature to the built environment and archaeological remains.You'll gain essential experience through things like:field tripsmeeting industry practitionersthe chance to apply for a work placement with one of our heritage partners. Our Cultural Heritage programmes are also available with the following pathways:Cultural Heritage: study the main issues and debates around the subject, including legal and ethical issues, and how heritage is managed and presentedHeritage and Public History: gain a specialist insight into the ways history is presented to non-academic audiencesHeritage and the Arts: develop specialist practical skills in communicating in different genres and platforms in publishing, broadcasting, heritage management, and arts curation Whilst the course content varies depending on the pathway you study, modules covering essential aspects of the subject are common to all pathways. There is also plenty of flexibility within the pathways themselves, allowing you to build the skillset that best suits your chosen career path.