MA Public History and Heritage

The Public History and Heritage MA course offered by the University of Derby aims to provide students with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the field of public history and heritage. Combining theory and practice, it seeks to equip students with the necessary skills and experience required in a wide range of careers related to this.Course Content: The course content delivers a blend of theory and practice, key themes in the heritage industry, and contemporary debates in history. It provides students with the trends and issues in the heritage industry and how they impact on audience perception and engagement. The course also offers opportunities for work placements in the heritage sector, where students can apply learned theories.Key Modules: The programme includes modules such as Heritage: Representation and Interpretation, Speaking to the Past: Oral History in Theory and Practice, and History in Practice: Public Engagement and Participation. It also provides a final project where students can undertake a detailed study about a topic of their choice. Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Joint Programming Initiative on Cultural Heritage and Global Change. Future Careers: On completion of the Public History and Heritage MA degree, students can explore various career opportunities such as museum or art gallery curator, archaeologist, heritage manager, or conservation officer. The course also prepares students for further academic research in the field.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.