MA Cultural Heritage Management

The MSc Cultural Heritage Management course at the University of Lincoln is designed to provide students with a critical understanding of the heritage sector. It is ideal for those who wish to gain both an academic understanding of this field combined with vocational experience. It is interdisciplinary and develops a critical understanding of contemporary issues affecting the management and practice of cultural heritage worldwide.Course Content: This course examines how historic environments are managed, presented, and explained, encompassing aspects of conservation, tourism, and sustainability. It explores the principles, procedures, and practices of the collection, preservation, and interpretation of material culture and the historic environment. Students learn by doing, through placements, practical work, and in the field.Key Modules: There are several modules available, such as 'Understanding Historic Environments', 'Analyzing Heritage Buildings', 'Sustainable Tourism Management', 'Interpreting Heritage in Context', 'Collecting and Collections' and 'Cultural Heritage and the City'. Future Careers: Graduates may pursue careers in a wide range of roles such as conservation officers, heritage managers, heritage education and interpretation officers, fundraisers, or project and events organizers. Several alumni have gone on to roles with organizations such as the National Trust, English Heritage, Heritage Lottery Fund, local authorities, or international agencies like UNESCO. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.