MA Cultural Heritage

University of Sheffield School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities

Full time & Part time September MA 1 year full time, 2 years part-time 03 September 2026 Award winner

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About the course

Learn about cultural heritage and develop skills to address the challenges facing the historic environment in a dynamic global context.

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to address challenges in global cultural heritage. You have the opportunity to develop skills necessary to work in the heritage industry and beyond, and to learn about debates and challenges in heritage management, digital heritage, archaeology, and the creative industries.

We build our courses around real-world challenges. Our students contribute their own broad interests and expertise to debates and issues, ranging from sustainability to popular representations of the past. Students visit cultural heritage sites and meet with professionals in the sector.

Entry Requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject.

Subject requirements
Your degree should be in an Arts and Humanities or Social Sciences subject.

Fees

Fee Reduction

20 Jun 2026

Application deadline

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Where will I study?

University of Sheffield

Studying at the University of Sheffield means you’ll get the future that follows a degree from a Russell Group University. You’ll see how world-leading research enhances our teaching and changes lives – starting with your own. You’ll also have an unforgettable experience in one of the best student cities in the UK. Join our diverse and welcoming postgraduate student community at a QS world top -100 university (QS World University Rankings 2026).

We’ve won a FindAMasters and FindAPhD Postgrad Award!

As a previous winner of a Postgrad Award, our university community has been recognised for their excellence in, and dedication to, postgraduate education. Studying with us means you’ll be part of a supportive environment that has been celebrated for its achievements and positive impact on our postgraduate students.

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