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Public History and Heritage

Swansea University
Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Swansea, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Public History and Heritage at Swansea University is a MA programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 Public History and Heritage 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Public History and Heritage programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. the opportunity for students to engage both with external heritage organisations
  2. exciting opportunities for hands-on experience with staff projects in heritage and public history
  3. a compulsory work placement module where students will gain practical experience in the heritage sector
  4. optional practice-based dissertation
  5. students can choose from a range of modules covering topics from Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome to contemporary local history

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Our preferred offer is a 2:1 degree in History, Heritage Studies, Archaeology, Classics, Egyptology, Geography, Cultural Studies, Sociology or a\xc2\xa02:1 degree in other arts, humanities or social science subjects, or a science-based archaeology or conservation degree. We will also consider applications from candidates with significant professional or volunteering experience in the heritage/public history sector.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

Please contact the university for application deadline information.

About Swansea University

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Swansea University

Swansea, United Kingdom

Swansea University is a public research university located in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom. It was established as University College of Swansea in 1920, as the fourth college of the University...

University Profile
  • Start Date September 2025
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months