MA/PgDip Art and Design: Museum and Heritage Interpretation

Relevant undergraduate degree, normally at 2:1 or above, and supporting portfolio of practice. Applicants with an undergraduate degree of 2:2 will be considered where a high quality portfolio of practice is presented.

Accreditation for Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)

Appropriately experienced applicants will be considered in line with the University’s Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) procedure.

English Language Requirements

International applicants must also provide evidence of proficiency in English (some countries are exempt from this- detailed information can be obtained from the International Relations Office). Evidence of proficiency in English takes the form of IELTS 6.5 band score.

If your current English language qualification is below this level, you may be able to take one of the many pre-sessional English courses in our School of Languages. For further details, please search for English on Course Finder.

Suitable For

This course is designed for graduates and applicants looking to enhance or pursue a career change in the heritage, arts or museum sector, or people seeking to further their career within the industry.

We also welcome design graduates or professionals from varied backgrounds who want to follow professional design careers in the heritage sector. This could include spatial and interior designers, technology and interactivity developers, educators, communicators and designers among others. The course’s modules are suitable for those seeking professional and career development.

Applicant profile

Due to the diversity of the arts/museum management/heritage subject area, there is no traditional design portfolio requirement for applicants. While applicants may include those from a design-led background, there are also a significant number from business, marketing and other related disciplines.

Each year, the student cohort typically reflects both domestic and international interest in the subject area.

We are interested in applicants who are highly committed to the world of heritage, management, culture, interpretation, exhibition design and the wider related areas. This is demonstrable through your application statement, accompanying documentation or during interview as appropriate.