
Public History and Heritage
Birkbeck, University of LondonCentral London, Online
Course overview
Birkbeck's MA Public History and Heritage will introduce you to key aspects and issues of the practice of public history and heritage.
Key highlights
- Introduces key aspects and issues of public history and heritage practice
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include humanities subject; or above
- Additional condition: interview — We may request writing samples or ask you to attend an interview, if you don't meet the entry criteria but have non-traditional educational or professional qualifications/experience.
Scholarships
Acker Postgraduate Psychology Bursary
The successful applicant(s) will receive £5,000 to be used towards tuition fees.
Up to £5,000Chevening Scholarship
Tuition fees and living costs.
MFA Theatre Directing Award
MRes Philosophy Bursary
As a partial tuition fee waiver, the value of each bursary is £4,000 for full-time students or £2,000 per annum over two years for part-time students.
Up to £4,000Peltz scholarships
Value: £3,500
Up to £3,500The Carena Institute of Sustainable Archaeologies Postgraduate Scholarships
£5,000 to be used for tuition fees only.
Up to £5,000Will Vaughan Scholarship
There will be one scholarship of £3,500 to be used for tuition fees only.
Up to £3,500Women in Sport Scholarship
Funding of £5,000 for a full-time Home/international student or £2,500 per year for a part-time Home/international student, depending on chosen mode of study.
Up to £5,000
Careers this course leads to
- Heritage officer
- Museum curator
- Archivist
- Public historian
- Heritage interpretation officer
- Learning and engagement officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £12,000 per year | International: £20,850 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Birkbeck, University of London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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