Program Overview
The Cultural Heritage Management at University of York is a MA programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Cultural Heritage Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 15,680 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,650 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: York, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Cultural Heritage Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Analysing historic buildings
- Buildings survey (same module runs twice)
- Animal bones for archaeologists
- Community activism
- Approaches to conservation
- Experimental archaeology
- The archaeology of human bones
- Human bone practicals
- Becoming human: evolving minds and societies
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To apply for this course, you will need:
- A good honours degree (upper second or first class) in a relevant subject, or an equivalent qualification from an overseas institution. \xc2\x91Relevant subject\xc2\x92 is broadly defined for this course and, as well as Archaeology, includes subjects such as History, History of Art, English, Geography, Anthropology, Politics and Environmental Sciences. If you are uncertain whether your first degree is appropriate, please contact the Course Director for more information.
- Mature students or those with less conventional qualifications but with relevant professional experience in this field will be considered.
- For foreign language speakers, Level 6.5 IELTS is required.
- An interview may be required.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 15,680 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,650 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 15,680 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,650 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of York directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of York
University of York
Heslington, United Kingdom
University of York is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months