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PhD Heritage and Museum Studies (Practice as Research)

University of Essex

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Essex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    12-JAN-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Our PhD Heritage and Museum Studies (Practice as Research) is an innovative doctoral programme designed for students who want to combine academic inquiry with hands-on heritage practice.

This programme combines theory and applied heritage work, enabling students to develop projects that actively contribute to heritage preservation, interpretation, and engagement.

This research-led and practice-oriented PhD supports a broad range of creative and professional outputs, including digital archives, heritage reconstructions, museum interventions, revitalisation initiatives, etc.

Students will be expected to propose and complete a practice-based project, supported by rigorous academic research and critical analysis. The final PhD submission consists of both a practice-based project and a 40,000-word thesis that critically contextualises the work.

This PhD is ideal for professionals and researchers seeking careers in museums, heritage consultancies, academia, cultural institutions, and public engagement sectors. Whether working with historic sites, community-driven heritage projects, or emerging technologies for preservation, this programme prepares students to tackle contemporary challenges in heritage management.

Tuition fees

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£ 19,650per year

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 Essex

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    29th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sociology

    38th out of 101 9

    5th out of 53 14

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    127 60%

    35th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    59.0 59%

    62nd

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 76%

    59th

    5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 187
    120 64%

    25th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    11th

    16

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.32 83%

    14th

    2

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