This program provides advanced training in the theory and practice of heritage and museum studies, preparing students for careers in museums, heritage organizations, and related fields. Students will explore the history and philosophy of museums, curatorship, collections management, exhibition design, heritage interpretation, and community engagement. The program emphasizes the development of research skills, analytical skills, critical thinking, and a deep understanding of the cultural and social significance of heritage, preparing students for careers in various sectors related to museums and heritage.

(Career options are highly dependent on chosen specializations within heritage and museum studies. Potential paths include but are not limited to:) Curator, Museum Education Officer, Collections Manager, Exhibition Designer, Heritage Interpretation Officer, Archivist, (Potentially roles in related museums, galleries, heritage sites, archives, libraries, and other cultural institutions)

- A university with a forward-thinking environment and diverse international community
- Essex is a centre of world-leading research excellence for the social sciences
- Offers a location close to beautiful countryside that's only an hour away from London by train