MA Museum and Heritage Development

The MA / PGDip Museum and Heritage Development course at Nottingham Trent University is tailored for individuals aspiring to work in the cultural and heritage sectors. It is designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and experience required to operate competitively in these dynamic sectors. The course facilitates a deep understanding of museums and the heritage development industry.Course Content: The course material covers a broad range of topics such as understanding museum and heritage theories, public history, heritage and culture in the digital age, and cultural entrepreneurship. The curriculum is designed to provide not only theoretical knowledge but also practical experience through engagement with the sector, including aspects of exhibition creation and interpretation, audience development, fundraising, education and project management.Key Modules: Some of the key modules in this course include Understanding Museum and Heritage Theories, Advanced Heritage and Museum Practice, and Researching Visual and Material Culture. The course also includes a range of optional modules, such as Public History, Heritage and Culture in the Digital Age, and Cultural Entrepreneurship: Creating and Developing Community Projects.Accreditations: The course has been developed in partnership with the Museums Association and is recognised as meeting their professional standards. Students on the course can therefore apply for the Associateship of the Museums Association.Future Careers: Graduates of this course can look forward to diverse career opportunities in museums, heritage agencies and organisations, cultural industries such as film and broadcasting, local and national government, and consultancy.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.