MA Heritage Management

at Queen Mary University of London

This course is ideal for those who wish to advance their careers in the heritage sector. It also provides a suitable basis for anyone pursuing an academic or research career in relation to heritage.

This Heritage Management MA will provide you with an advanced-level understanding of the theory and practice of heritage management. It combines the disciplinary expertise and reputation of Queen Mary’s School of Business with the professional and applied knowledge of specialists within Historic Royal Palaces (HRP). 

HRP are responsible for some of the UK’s most well-known and significant historical sites, including the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, Kew Palace, the Banqueting House and Hillsborough Castle.  A combination of academic study, professional masterclasses and workplace experience will give you access to leading thinkers and practitioners in the heritage sector and help to prepare you for leadership roles or further research.

You will have the opportunity to get behind-the-scenes insight into heritage management and hone in on areas that are of interest to you. You will undertake work placements in a variety of disciplines including:

• curatorial work 
• marketing 
• conservation and collection care 
• public engagement
• finance
• development.
• Additional costs

Administrative fees may be encountered by international students in securing documentation from home governments for HRP’s security clearance process. It is advisable to seek security clearance before arrival in the UK to ensure any costs are kept to a minimum.

There are some specific stages of the process for non-UK residents, which are outlined in this document. If this applies to you and you have questions about it, please contact securityvetting@hrp.org.uk.

Structure

• Five compulsory modules
• Three elective modules
• Compulsory dissertation
   

UK
Degree requirements
A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in any subject.

Student Visa Regulations

If you will require a Student visa to study in the UK, you must meet the minimum English Language requirements to meet the UKVI regulations.  The minimum IELTS requirement is 5.5 in all four skills (Writing, Reading, Speaking and Listening).  However, many of our courses require higher grades.

Pre-sessional English Language Courses

If you fall slightly below our standard English language requirements, you may consider one of our Pre-sessional English courses.  Please note that you will require a UK government approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) for entry to our Thirteen week pre-sessional courses.  Currently, only IELTS for UKVI, PTE Academic (UKVI), LanguageCert International ESOL SELT and Trinity College London, Integrated Skills in English (ISE) are accepted. The Pre-sessional English course requirements are published according to the academic department within which your chosen course of study is administere

• Full-time study

September 2022 | 1 year

Home: £11,850
Overseas: £20,750

Conditional deposit
Home: £2000

Overseas: £2000
Information about deposits

• Part-time study

September 2022 | 2 years

Home: £5,950
Overseas: £10,400
 

Conditional deposit
Home: £2000

Overseas: £2000
 

A combination of academic study with professional masterclasses and workplace experience will give you access to leading thinkers and practitioners in the heritage sector, preparing you for leadership roles or further research.

For example, previous students have progressed to work for the National Trust.