University of Wales
Heritage MA (PG)
University of Wales

Course modalities offered
  • online
  • Oct 1, 2024 Part-time - 4 years
  • On campus - Lampeter Campus
  • Oct 1, 2024 Full-time - 2 years
  • On campus - Lampeter Campus
  • Oct 1, 2024 Part-time - 4 years
  • online
  • Oct 1, 2024 Part-time - 2 years

Key Course Facts

Course Description

The Heritage MA offers students an opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of heritage from the perspective of different disciplines, including archaeology and history.

Why choose this course?

Hands-on approach and innovative immersive teaching in small groups and one-to-one tutorials

Opportunity to complete a work placement with a relevant heritage organization, for example, CADW, Historic England/English Heritage, National Trust, RCAHMW, and St Fagans National History Museum

Opportunities to explore cutting-edge techniques in the field of digital humanities

Chance to produce original research and to develop transferable skills

Flexibility in learning: the MA is available both on-campus and as a distance learning course. You can choose to study from the comfort of your own home using our VLE (virtual learning environment) and the course content and reading material we provide or in a more traditional classroom environment (also supported by VLE).

The programme draws upon a wide range of assessment techniques, which aim to produce historians with a multifaceted set of skills and knowledge. Modules concentrate in particular on essay-writing, but also include the following assessments: book reviews; reflective journals; posters; group and individual presentations, web programming and design exercise; source commentaries and film analyses. The core assessment is the final 15,000-word dissertation. The dissertation places a premium on originality and independent research. To equip students with the necessary knowledge and techniques for dissertation work, they are required to take a research methodology module early in their degree. This grounds students with the essential skills that are then finessed in other modules, culminating with the dissertation itself.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Heritage, MA (PG), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Applicants are expected to have a good first degree (a first or upper second), although every application is considered in its own merit, so places may be offered on the basis of professional qualification and relevant experiences. Candidates with a lower degree classification or no degree may be admitted at Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma level, with an opportunity to upgrade to Master’s level if satisfactory progress is made.

Costs

Tuition Fees Heritage MA (PG)

EU £7800
England UK £7800
Northern Ireland £7800
Scotland £7800
Wales £7800
Channel Islands £7800
International £15000
Source: UCAS Aug 22, 2024

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

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Where is this programme taught

Online
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FAQ about Heritage MA (PG) University of Wales

  • Tuition fees for this programme are 7800 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.