Public History and Heritage, MA

Program Overview

Swansea University's MA in Public History and Heritage equips students with the knowledge and skills for careers in the heritage sector. The flexible curriculum offers a range of modules, including heritage work placement, and culminates in a practice-based or written dissertation. Graduates are well-prepared for roles in museums, archives, heritage sites, and other organizations dedicated to preserving and interpreting the past.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The MA in Public History and Heritage program at Swansea University is designed to provide students with the academic training and relevant employability skills necessary for a career in the field of public history and heritage. The program offers a flexible curriculum with a range of stimulating and relevant modules covering topics from Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome to contemporary local history. Students have the option to complete a 60-credit practice-based dissertation project or a 60-credit written dissertation project in the second part of the course.

Outline:

Year 1

• Compulsory Modules:
• Debates and Approaches in Heritage and Public History
• Heritage Work Placement
• Optional Modules:
• Heritage, Law and Conflict
• Ancient Cyprus
• Postgraduate Beginning Latin 1
• Latin Texts 1
• Postgraduate Intermediate Latin 1
• Society-Environment Relations
• Crisis and Global Change
• Historical Methods and Approaches
• Wales since 1945
• The History of Humanitarianism, 1863-1971
• Reading Medieval Manuscripts
• Introduction to Advanced Medieval Studies 1: Skills and Approaches
• War, Identity and Society

Year 2 (Part-time)

• Compulsory Modules:
• None
• Optional Modules:
• Reaching the Public: Museums and Object Handling
• Heritage, Law and Conflict
• Ancient Cyprus
• Postgraduate Beginning Latin 2
• Latin Texts 2
• Postgraduate Intermediate Latin 2
• Society-Environment Relations
• Crisis and Global Change
• Historical Methods and Approaches
• Wales since 1945
• The History of Humanitarianism, 1863-1971
• Reading Medieval Manuscripts
• Introduction to Advanced Medieval Studies 2: Themes and Sources
• War, Identity and Society

Year 3 (Part-time)

• Part- Two Dissertation Options:
• Heritage Dissertation (Practice-Based)
• Heritage Dissertation (Written)

Assessment:

Assessment methods and criteria for the MA in Public History and Heritage program may vary depending on the specific modules chosen by students. However, common assessment methods include:

• Essays
• Projects
• Presentations
• Examinations
• Reflective reports
• Practice-based assessments

Teaching:

The MA in Public History and Heritage program is taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical sessions. Students are taught by experienced academic staff who are active in research and professional practice in the field of public history and heritage. The program also benefits from the involvement of external heritage organizations, providing students with hands-on experience and networking opportunities.

Careers:

Graduates of the MA in Public History and Heritage program are well-positioned for careers in a variety of fields related to public history and heritage, including:

• Museums
• Archives
• Heritage sites
• Tourism
• Education
• Government
• Non-profit organizations
• Media

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

MA 1 Year Full Time Start Date UK International September 2023 £ 8,250 £ 17,500 September 2024 £ 8,650 £ 18,400 MA 2 Year Part Time Start Date UK International September 2023 £ 4,150 £ 8,750 MA 2 Year Part Time Start Date UK International September 2023 £ 4,150 £ 8,750 September 2024 £ 4,350 £ 9,200 MA 3 Year Part Time Start Date UK International September 2023 £ 2,750 £ 5,850 September 2024 £ 2,900 £ 6,150 Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.