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Public History and Heritage, MA

Swansea University

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Singleton Park Campus 1

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The MA in Public History and Heritage is ideal if you are directly aiming for a career in that field. We offer a flexible programme designed to offer academic training and relevant employability skills. You will have the chance to engage with external heritage organisations and gain practical, hands-on experience with staff projects in heritage and public history. A range of stimulating and relevant modules are available to choose, covering topics from Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome to contemporary local history. In the second part of the course you have a choice of a 60-credit practice-based dissertation project, or a 60-credit written dissertation project.This course is designed to develop your employability by connecting you with external heritage organisations. In addition to practical specialised skills, you will develop excellent oral and writing skills.Graduates from this course are well positioned for a career in public history and heritage. But they also enter industries including education or government.

Application deadline

16/09/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 20,250per year

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University information

Swansea University

Swansea University

Swansea University

  • University League Table

    41st

  • Campus address

    Singleton Park Campus, Singleton Park, Swansea, Swansea, SA2 8PP, United Kingdom

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Swansea has a thriving community of students from 130+ countries. This vibrant mix of nationalities and cultures greatly enriches your learning experience.
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Swansea University offers an exceptional education combined with an unforgettable student experience.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    History

    51st out of 91 11

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    118 58%

    34th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    56.0 56%

    74th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.25 81%

    45th

    22

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