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MSc Cultural Heritage Management
Develops the knowledge and practical skills needed to manage heritage sites, museums and heritage organisations, including planning, policy and interpretation. Suits those aiming for heritage, museum or consultancy careers.
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Potential funding at Royal Agricultural University
For 2026/27, the Vice-Chancellor's Global Impact Scholarship covers up to £1,500 of tuition for international MSc offer holders, and an International Referral Programme gives £500 to new international students referred by alumni or students.
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A clearer look at MSc Cultural Heritage Management
Develops the knowledge and practical skills needed to manage heritage sites, museums and heritage organisations, including planning, policy and interpretation. Suits those aiming for heritage, museum or consultancy careers.
This 12-month postgraduate route concentrates on analyse texts, cultures, ideas or historical evidence, develop research, argument and communication skills, explore diverse perspectives and international contexts. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- Analyse texts, cultures, ideas or historical evidence.
- Develop research, argument and communication skills.
- Explore diverse perspectives and international contexts.
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Critical thinking
- Research and evidence use
- Professional communication
- Independent project work
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
- Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
- Independent postgraduate study, critical reading and a dissertation or major project where required.
- Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for graduates or experienced professionals seeking advanced knowledge and a more specialised career direction. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
- Researcher
- Communications professional
- Cultural-sector professional
- Education or public-service professional
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
Published course content for this programme.
16 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
- 01Landscape ArchaeologyPublished course content
- 02Understanding Buildings and LandscapesPublished course content
- 03Heritage InterpretationPublished course content
- 04The Past in Principles and PracticePublished course content
- 05Regeneration & Placemaking in the Historical EnvironmentPublished course content
- 06Specialist Project by Practice or ResearchPublished course content
- 07DissertationPublished course content
- 08MSc Cultural Heritage Management 2026-27Published course content
- 09Summary of modules for this coursePublished course content
- 10Associate Professor Edmund SimonsPublished course content
- 11EU and overseas applicants must submit their application by 29 June 2026Published course content
- 12UK applicants must submit their applications by 1 September 2026Published course content
- 13UK applicants will need to meet their conditions by 14 September 2026Published course content
- 14UK applicants will need to meet their conditions by 7 January 2027Published course content
- 15For September entry at the end of AugustPublished course content
- 16For January entry at the end of January (or later)Published course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- 2:2 honours degree or overseas equivalent (or equivalent professional qualification/experience)
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- UK Second Class degree equivalent: four-year SLQF Level 6 bachelor's special degree (Agriculture) or five-year professional degree (Law, Medicine, Architecture) from a recognised university
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall, no element below 5.5
- English alternatives
- Sri Lankan GCE O-level English grade C or above accepted for undergraduate entry (Foundation degrees require an IELTS SELT)
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on rau.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with Royal Agricultural University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.