MA History and Heritage
Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom
Course overview
Why study
MA History and Heritage at Aberystwyth University? Study just five minutes away from the National Library of Wales, one of five UK copyright libraries, and home to a multitude of sources for Welsh history, from the medieval period onwards, including estate, court and church records, maps, photographs, newspapers, private archives of many leading figures in Welsh history, the Welsh Political Archive and the National Screen and Sound Archive of Wales. You’ll have the opportunity to undertake a work placement as part of this course with an institution that engages on a daily basis with history.
We have strong links with the Royal Commission on Ancient and Historical Monuments, the National Library of Wales, Ceredigion Archives and the Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies, all based in Aberystwyth. History has been taught in Aberystwyth since 1872, making our department the oldest in Wales and one of the foremost in Britain. Our lecturers are research active and are recognised as leading authorities in their respective fields.
You'll benefit from small group teaching. You'll benefit from expertise across the university when engaging with the concepts of heritage and public history. You’ll engage with a major growth area of research and gain hands-on experience in heritage issues.
Key highlights
- Five minutes from the National Library of Wales, a UK copyright library
- Work placement with an institution engaging daily with history
- Strong links with Royal Commission on Ancient and Historical Monuments
- Oldest history department in Wales, teaching since 1872
- Small group teaching from research-active lecturers
- Hands-on experience in heritage issues and public history
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS 6.5 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent
Scholarships
AberDoc Scholarship
Tuition fees (up to the UK (Home) rate of £5,006 per annum). A maintenance allowance of approximately £20,780 per annum and access to a travel and conference fund (max. £1000 per annum) will also be provided.
AberGrad Scholarship
A £1,000 tuition fee discount is available to Aberystwyth graduates.
Up to £1,000Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship
UK First Honours degree will be eligible for a £3,000 discount; UK Upper Second (2:1) or Lower Second (2:2) degree will receive a £2,000 discount.
Careers this course leads to
- Heritage officer
- Archivist
- Museum curator
- Historic environment officer
- Heritage interpretation officer
- Public historian
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 Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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