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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Aberystwyth University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    30-SEP-24

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

The study of how history is engaged with outside academia is a major growth area of research. The MA History and Heritage at Aberystwyth has been developed both for those who are interested in the academic study of this interplay and those who are interested in pursuing careers in the heritage industry itself. It offers you the opportunity to explore key concepts and debates in heritage studies, to acquire some heritage business related skills, and to participate for academic credit in a work placement with a leading heritage organisation.

Why study MA History and Heritage at Aberystwyth University?

Study just five minutes away from one of five UK copyright libraries, the National Library of Wales

Undertake a work placement as part of this course with an institution that engages on a daily basis with history

Our Department has strong links with the Royal Commission on Ancient and Historical Monuments and the National Library of Wales - two nearby and significant organisations

History has been taught in Aberystwyth since 1872, making our department the oldest in Wales and one of the foremost in Britain

Aberystwyth University is a top 50 university for research power and intensity – REF 2014

All of our lecturers are research active and are recognised as leading authorities in their respective fields

Benefit from small group teaching

Benefit from expertise across the university when engaging with the concepts of heritage and public history

Engage with a major growth area of research and gain hands-on experience in Heritage issues.

Employability

Graduates from the Department of History and Welsh History at Aberystwyth have expansive and varied careers. Many of our Masters graduates go on to PhD study and academic careers. Others go on to careers in:

Museums and archives

heritage administration

tourism

public administration

the civil service

local government

teaching

journalism

the broadcast media

publishing.

Tuition fees

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£ 17,905per year

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University information

Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth University

  • University League Table

    39th

  • Campus address

    Aberystwyth University, Penglais, Aberystwyth, Wales, SY23 3FL, Wales

Aberystwyth's high-quality teaching, incredible location, and inclusive and welcoming community attracts students from over 100 different countries.
The university has a dedicated International Student Adviser who offers professional, specialised and regulated advice on study visas and graduate visas.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    42nd out of 91 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 208
    124 61%

    41st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    58.0 58%

    55th

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.31 86%

    9th

    8

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