University of Wales, Swansea

What you'll study

The programme is organised around taught 20-credit modules and a 60-credit dissertation. You begin with three 20-credit modules (two compulsory, one optional), then take a further three 20-credit modules (two compulsory, one optional), and finish with an independent 60-credit dissertation. The dissertation can be a traditional written thesis or a practice-based project aimed at those targeting employment.

• Module themes available include galleries, libraries, archives and museums, conflict heritage, medieval manuscripts, and contemporary history.
• Optional study across the department's specialist MAs allows you to build a personalised combination of topics (for example Ancient Greece and Rome or local contemporary history).
• There is an option to undertake a History and Heritage study trip (possible destinations include Greece, Italy or Poland).
• A designated module offers a guaranteed work placement (internal or external) amounting to 100 hours of practical, graduate-level experience plus seminar/tutorial reflection and an extended reflective essay.
• An extended MA route includes a semester abroad in partnership with Appalachian State University.

Entry requirements

The department states it considers all applicants on their individual merits and welcomes candidates with a wide range of qualifications; applicants are encouraged to consult the university's entry requirements page for detailed equivalencies.

Career prospects

The course connects students with external heritage organisations to build employability. Graduates move into museum, library and archive roles; independent heritage practice (for example freelance interpretation); policy and cultural/leisure roles; events and other graduate-level positions that draw on advanced research, communication and problem‑solving skills; or proceed to doctoral training for curatorial careers.

Scholarships & funding angle

The university publishes tuition fees and information about scholarships, funding and additional costs; prospective students should review the institution's funding pages and postgraduate support resources to identify scholarships, fee-status details and eligibility criteria.