Program Description

MA in Public History and Heritage draws on the research expertise of the Manchester Centre for Public History and Heritage, providing students with access to archives, historians and networks far beyond just those in the University. The course trains students in the specifics of public history and heritage and is suitable for those considering a career in heritage management or associated fields, such as libraries and archives, tourism or local government, or wishing to progress onto higher research programmes. Studying history helps us to understand the reasons behind how we live our lives today and how we can use this to impact those around us. There has been a renewed interest in history, with historians uncovering untold stories locally, nationally and globally to bring communities together. Such cutting edge research is taking place at Manchester Metropolitan and this study feeds directly into your learning with the chance to get involved with research projects as well.

Through your units you'll concentrate on developing employability skills and industry-specific training. You'll also develop skills needed for advanced historical research, proposal writing and archival research, as well as skills specific to your own research interests. Optional units allow you to explore the areas of public history and heritage that interest you the most. The optional units listed below are likely to run, although some may not be delivered every year.

Admission Requirements

• Graduates with a 60%-70%  degree or higher in History or associated discipline would be automatically considered. Those who achieve a 55%-60% in History, or who have a Masters from a non-Humanities field will be considered on the merits of their individual application, and might be asked to submit, for example, a piece of written work. Those without a History degree or equivalent qualification will be considered if they have compensating industry experience.
• General Requirement:-
  • Arab Students Requirement:- Qualifications we can accept include:
    • a four year bachelors degree with good grades from a recognised Saudi university
    • a three year bachelors degree with good grades awarded by a military institution
    • a postgraduate diploma with required grades
    • a masters degree with required grades
  • Indian Students:- Acceptable qualifications can include: BA, BCom, BBA, BBM,BMM, BE (Engineering), BTech

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	6.5

Remarks:

IELTS Waiver for Indian Students:- 

• We will accept the following XII standard English State Boards with a score of 70% or above as an alternative to IELTS: CBSE, CISCE (ISC)
• We will accept the following XII standard English State Boards with a score of 80% or above as an alternative to IELTS: Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu,  West Bengal Boards