MSc Heritage

The Heritage course at the University of Stirling is an innovative postgraduate program designed for those interested in the practices, impacts, and discourse of heritage. The curriculum combines theoretical and practical approaches to examine a wide range of topics - from archaeological excavation to heritage management and digital heritage. Furthermore, industry professionals and specialists deliver guest lectures to provide hands-on experiences.Course Content: The course aims to examine the concept of heritage and its influence on identities, memories, and places. It examines the role of heritage in society through theoretical and practical approaches, including archaeology, history, conservation, tourism, and more. Modules of the course include studying heritage, often contested, in the context of societal issues such as identity, memory, and place. Key Modules: The modules covered in the course include Heritage and Identity, Heritage and Society, Managing Digital Heritage, Applied Heritage Management, Heritage Fieldwork, and Dissertation.Accreditations: The course, however, does not mention any specific accreditations.Future Careers: Graduates of the Heritage program have pursued diverse career paths - from archaeologists, curators, heritage educators, heritage managers to tourist industry consultants and leaders of community projects. The course prepares students for roles in heritage institutions and businesses, non-profit heritage bodies, and governmental heritage agencies locally and abroad.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.