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Public History and Heritage MA Online

University of Derby

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Course options

  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Online

  • Study mode

    Distance / Online

  • Start date

    08-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

If you are interested in a career in the heritage industry, this online masters could be for you. You’ll study the role that history plays in the public sphere and gain practical experience and advanced training that will help prepare you for employment.

The evidence of the past constantly surrounds us and is called upon, reshaped and reimagined in the present. This exciting Public History and Heritage Masters programme combines critical academic study of the role of history in the public sphere with practical experience and advanced training designed to prepare you for leadership roles in the heritage sector.

Heritage plays a key role in the global economy, driving international tourism and generating income for local communities. The heritage industry is now not only a major source of employment, but one of the most frequent ways that members of the public come into contact with the past. Our online Public History and Heritage programme has been launched to help you make the most of the many career opportunities emerging in this ever growing and developing industry and gain practical experience and advanced training for heritage sector roles.

Careers

MA Public History and Heritage graduates typically go on to pursue a wide range of careers in roles such as Museum Curator, Archive Professional, Heritage Educator and Academic Researcher. Because the MA combines practical work experience with a Masters level dissertation based on thorough academic research, you will have a broad and flexible portfolio of skills to impress potential employers.

This course could also be the springboard for taking your studies to PhD level. The abilities you gain in independent learning, research and communication on the MA will prepare you well for the challenge.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 16,900per 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 Derby

University of Derby

University of Derby

  • University League Table

    79th

  • Campus address

    University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby, Derby, DE22 1GB, England

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The University of Derby has a diverse community of more than 2,000 students from more than 100 countries, studying at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
The International Student Hub offers extraordinary support during their studies.
Dedicated recruitment officers and university representatives travel to meet students in their home country to share information and insights on life in the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    History

    60th out of 90 7

    42nd out of 53 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    105 51%

    73rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    19th

    39

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.67 92%

    1st

  • Entry standards

    / Max 187
    113 60%

    36th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    49.0 49%

    42nd

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.27 82%

    19th

    6

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