MA Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies

Are you passionate about museums and curious about why they matter? Museums and heritage organisations help shape how we understand history and culture. They tell stories, raise important questions about the world today, and give us ways to connect the past with the present.

At UEA, our MA in Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies places you right in the middle of these conversations – inside the world-famous Sainsbury Centre, a leading museum of art and culture. As part of a close-knit community, you’ll study in the only Art History Department in the UK based within an international art museum. You’ll explore key topics like decolonisation, identity, and inclusion by working with the Sainsbury Centre’s amazing collection of world art.

You’ll learn from leading experts and explore global and local perspectives on art, culture, and communication. A distinctive feature of the course is short-term work placements. Over 15 days, you’ll experience at first-hand how museums address collections and visitors.

You’ll examine how museums and heritage organisations communicate to different audiences. This is your chance to build real-world skills and explore potential careers.