Doctorate in Heritage
University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Course overview
Heritage flourishes at local, national and international levels where it takes many forms and its contribution to community building, economic prosperity, cultural adaptation and a sense of belonging is widely recognised. It is a dimension of all spheres of human activity and lends itself to study across disciplinary boundaries. The Professional Doctorate in Heritage (DHeritage) programme is aimed at professionals who work in, or desire to work in, the heritage field broadly defined, whether in the private or the public sector.
It attracts those who are employed in planning, museums, archives, community history, archaeology, and social and cultural sustainability. It appeals to practitioners who want to reflect on and contribute to the latest thinking in what is a dynamic and ever-changing
Key highlights
- Professional doctorate designed for practitioners working in the heritage field
- Open to professionals in both private and public sectors
- Suits those in planning, museums, archives, archaeology and community history
- Interdisciplinary study of heritage across all spheres of human activity
- Explores heritage's role in community building and economic prosperity
- Principal supervisor and co-supervisors allocated to match your research area
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band.
Scholarships
Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research
£2,000 for one year
Up to £2,000Helen Burchell Scholarship
A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education
Up to £750The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni
This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.
Up to 20% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Heritage manager
- Museum curator
- Archivist
- Archaeologist
- Heritage consultant
- Conservation and planning officer
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 University of Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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