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Archaeology and Heritage PGCert by distance learning

University of Leicester

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  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Certificate

  • Location

    Online

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    8 Months

Course summary

This part-time course provides you with an excellent and wide-ranging course of advanced study and is particularly suitable for those already engaged with archaeology and the heritage sector, or with shared professional interests. The course offers opportunities to build on existing skills and knowledge, while developing intellectual rigour. The course is structured thematically with each module building new skills and knowledge that can then be applied to material that sparks the student’s passion and builds their existing expertise and knowledge further through the assessments. You will critically explore how archaeologists and heritage practitioners may engage with and interpret archaeological monuments, sites and landscapes for various audiences within ‘public archaeology’, engaging with a range of heritage discourses from Europe, North America, and beyond. The role and value of archaeology in society is critically examined, alongside its intersection with politics and ethics. How do we approach different kinds of archaeology? Why do we study the past? Why do we choose certain methods when we do this? Might there be other ways? Students of this long-established and successful MA are commonly working within the heritage sector or related disciplines, while graduates from this course have gone on to work for English Heritage/Historic England, the National and State Parks Services, Parks Canada, and similar organisations, in addition to the private sector.

Tuition fees

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£ 408month

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Leicester

University of Leicester

University of Leicester

  • University League Table

    33rd

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, University Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 7RH, United Kingdom

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With over 100 years of excellence, the University of Leicester is globally respected for world-leading research and inspiring teaching.
Leicester’s central UK location offers easy access to major cities, with London just one hour away by train.
Leicester is a vibrant, welcoming city with students from 150+ countries, celebrating diversity across cultures and faiths.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Archaeology

    10th out of 25 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 189
    110 58%

    20th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    10th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.35 84%

    4th

    9

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