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PostgraduateMSc

Digital Heritage

University of York
York, England
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1 yearDuration
£27,250Per Year (Intl)
£12,500Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of York, the MSc Digital Heritage provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Introduced in 2010 in response to the growth in digital heritage practices, this course provides training for professionals who wish to work in digital archiving, visualisation, and museums and heritage sector interpretation, curation and education. It draws on the Archaeology department’s strengths in both Archaeological Information Sciences and Cultural Heritage Management – offering a unique qualification that combines the theoretical and ground-level study of heritage management with practical training in new technologies, from database systems and virtual-reality modelling to social me... International tuition fees are £27,250 per year, home/UK fees are £12,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Digital Heritage Theory and Practice
Archaeological Information Systems
Cultural Heritage Management and Policy
Virtual Reality and 3D Modelling for Heritage
Digital Collections and Database Design
Museum Curation and Digital Interpretation
Research Methods in Digital Heritage
Heritage Sector Project and Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.5666.56
PTE Academic61

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£27,250

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£27,250

Home Student Fee

£12,500

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
40%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
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About University of York

University of York offers Digital Heritage as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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