The MSc Cultural Heritage provides essential training in the practical and theoretical elements of cultural heritage. It is suitable for students from a wide range of academic backgrounds who wish to pursue opportunities in heritage agencies and organisations, professional research units, local authorities, museums or the education sectors.
During this one-year multi-disciplinary Masters programme you will study heritage in Scotland and further afield to understand the social, political and regulatory frameworks which cultural heritage professionals operate in.
With opportunities to undertake a community heritage project and the option for a work placement, you will learn to tackle real-world challenges, preparing you for a variety of careers in the culture and heritage sectors.
The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen.
This is a broad-reaching course, exploring the multi-disciplinary nature of the heritage environment and community engagement and is suited to students from various backgrounds looking to pursue careers in the heritage sector .
Applications are open to students presenting a 2:2 UK Honours degree, or an Honours degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth in Archaeology or a related discipline such as History , History of Art , English , Geography , Anthropology , Humanities , Social Sciences or Environmental Sciences .