MSc Global Health

The Cultural Heritage and Resource Management MA at the University of Southampton is a one-year, full-time course that provides students with the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to enhance their career prospects in the challenging field of cultural heritage. It offers a global perspective on the subject and prepares students for future roles within the management, preservation, and interpretation of cultural heritage.Course Content: The course is multi-disciplinary in approach and explores the theoretical, ethical, and political debates surrounding heritage and public history. Topics such as digitisation, globalisation, sustainability, and cultural diversity are covered in depth. The course comprises of a blend of lectures, seminars, museum visits, and field trips. It also requires students to do an independent research project on a topic of their choice.Key Modules: Some of the key modules include Introduction to Heritage and Public History, Understanding Museums, Heritage, Place and Community, International Heritage and Global Issues, and Conservation in Practice. Students also take on two optional modules from a selected range.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Archaeology Skills Passport, which provides membership to a network of professionals in the field of cultural heritage and ensures recognized understanding of field research requirements.Future Careers: Graduates from this course have secured roles with a wide range of employers including, museums, galleries, and heritage sites, cultural and community organisations, local and provincial government agencies, and tourism and planning industries. The programme also prepares students for further study at doctoral level.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.