MA Heritage and Exhibition Design
Edinburgh Napier UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom
Course overview
The MA Heritage and Exhibition Design will develop your understanding of core aspects of heritage, exhibition, and museum design, as well as site-specific interpretive installations in Scotland’s vibrant and expansive heritage sector. All students will contribute to a public exhibition at the degree show through the module Art Direction. You will study Creative Portfolio (Part 1) which will help you to determine your final submission, you have the option of producing a practice based or written output.
As well as exploring methods for interpreting heritage for a contemporary audience, you will learn how to create visitor experiences and installations in key historic areas. With a strong sense of integrity, you will develop an understanding of and sensitivity to the authenticity and preservation of historic sites for visitors.
Key highlights
- Covers heritage, exhibition and museum design plus site-specific interpretive installations
- Contribute to a public exhibition at the degree show
- Choose a practice-based or written final submission
- Learn to create visitor experiences and installations in historic areas
- Explore methods for interpreting heritage for contemporary audiences
- Develop sensitivity to authenticity and preservation of historic sites
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include any discipline; or above
Scholarships
Harilela Scholarship
Successful applicants will be awarded £2,500 towards the cost of their fees, paid directly to the University’s fees office.
Up to £2,500June Scholarship
We have partial scholarships available for self-funded international applicants starting a course at Edinburgh Napier in June.
Careers this course leads to
- Exhibition Designer
- Museum Designer
- Heritage Interpretation Officer
- Interpretive Designer
- Visitor Experience Designer
- Curator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,615 | International: £20,540
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 Edinburgh Napier University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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