MA Cultural Heritage Management
Lincoln, United Kingdom
MA
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
MA Cultural Heritage Management aims to enhance students' knowledge of the demands of leadership in the cultural heritage sector. These include broadening the appeal of attractions and collections; anticipating sector-wide trends, nationally and internationally; exploring the possibilities of digital cultural heritage; and understanding visitors and users more effectively. A strong theme of social justice runs through the programme.
Academics who teach on the programme combine research insights with extensive practical experience, contributing business, social science, and humanities insights to the course. Students benefit from the close links we have developed to cultural heritage sites of major importance
During the programme, students may benefit from external guest lectures delivered by experienced practitioners, participate in study visits to cultural and heritage attractions, and participate in live projects that aim to provide hands-on applications of classroom-based learning.
Prioritising Face-to-Face Teaching
At the University of Lincoln, we strive to ensure our students’ experience is engaging, supportive, and academically challenging. Throughout the Coronavirus pandemic, we have adapted to Government guidance to keep our students, staff, and community safe. All remaining Covid-19 legal restrictions in England were lifted in February 2022 under the Government’s Plan for Living with Covid-19, and we have embraced a safe return to in-person teaching on campus. Where appropriate, face-to-face teaching is enhanced by the use of digital tools and technology and may be complemented by online opportunities where these support learning outcomes.
We are fully prepared to adapt our plans if changes in Government guidance make this necessary, and we will endeavour to keep current and prospective students informed. For more information about how we are working to keep our community safe
"This information was correct at the time of publishing (October 2024)"
At the University of Lincoln, we believe passionately in the transformative power of higher education. Each year we welcome students from a diverse range of backgrounds from all over the world and we offer a variety of scholarships and bursaries which can provide extra financial assistance with the costs of study to eligible students.
Almost half of our new UK undergraduates currently qualify for our University of Lincoln Scholarship, worth £1,500 over three years of study. Our £1,000 Excellence Scholarships recognise outstanding academic achievement of new undergraduates across our four academic Colleges. We also offer an array of scholarships to support suitably qualified international students when they join us at Lincoln and there is support for postgraduate level study too.
Use the search filters on this page to see which of our scholarships and bursaries might be available to you. Please be aware that eligibility may vary depending on your academic background, household income, intended programme of study or nationality. The University of Lincoln reserves the right to withdraw or modify the scholarships and bursaries listed here at any time.
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
How You Study
The programme combines modules that examine cultural heritage management from the perspective of both users and heritage sites.
As so much cultural heritage activity occurs within the context of tourism, there are also modules that link our sector to tourism and events, focusing on the important issue of sustainability.
In addition to the taught element of the programme, students are expected to complete a dissertation which encourages innovation and diverse pathways to the final award.
Contact Hours and Independent Study
Each module typically consists of two weekly teaching hours over a teaching term of 12 weeks. Four modules are usually studied per semester. Part-time students will generally study two modules per term, equating to four hours of contact time per week.
Hours of study may vary from term to term for both full and part-time students and can be spread throughout the week.
Postgraduate level study involves a significant proportion of independent study, exploring the material covered in lectures and seminars. As a general guide, for every hour spent in class, students are expected to spend four to five hours in independent study. For more detailed information please contact the Programme Leader.
Master's Level
- Arts, Performance and Society (Core)
- Collections Management and Care (Core)
- Contemporary Issues in the Visitor Economy (Core)
- Critical Perspectives on Cultural and Heritage Management (Core)
- Digital Marketing (Core)
- Digitising Cultural and Heritage Collections (Core)
- Final Project (Core)
- Personal Professional Development (Core)
- The Visitor Experience at Cultural and Heritage Attractions (Core)
† Some courses may offer optional modules. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by staff availability.
How You Are Assessed
There is a wide variety of assessment types, tailored to the content of the module. Examples include blogposts, consultancy reports, building surveys, visitor audits, a record of digitising a collection and more traditional essays.
These are designed to develop skills needed for a career in cultural heritage institutions. There is a focus on group discussion in weekly class sessions, which enables students to receive feedback on their understanding of and approach to the subject matter.
How You Study
The programe combines modules that examine cultural heritage management from the perspective of both users and heritage sites.
As so much cultural heritage activity occurs within the context of tourism, there are also modules that link our sector to tourism and events, focusing on the important issue of sustainability.
In addition to the taught element of the programe, students are expected to complete a dissertation which encourages innovation and diverse pathways to the final award.
Contact Hours and Independent Study
Each module typically consists of two weekly teaching hours over a teaching term of 12 weeks.Four modules are usually studied per semester. Part-time students will generally study two modules per term, equating to four hours of contact time per week.
Hours of study may vary from term to term for both full and part-time students and can be spread throughout the week.
Postgraduate level study involves a significant proportion of independent study, exploring the material covered in lectures and seminars. As a general guide, for every hour spent in class, students are expected to spend four to five hours in independent study.
Graduates of the MA Culture and Heritage Management have gone on to a variety of careers, including curatorial posts in specialist and county museums, setting up their own heritage businesses, and managing backstage operations at music festivals. Others have gone on to further study at PhD level.
The University Careers and Employability Team offer qualified advisors who can work with you to provide tailored, individual support and careers advice during your time at the University. As a member of our alumni we also offer one-to-one support in the first year after completing your course, including access to events, vacancy information and website resources; with access to online vacancies and virtual and website resources for the following two years.
This service can include one-to-one coaching, CV advice and interview preparation to help you maximise your future opportunities.
The service works closely with local, national and international employers, acting as a gateway to the business world.