- Explore emerging critical approaches and shifts in heritage studies practice and theory.
- Develop your skills in and knowledge of heritage policy, management, conservation, learning, engagement and enterprise.
- You may be able to undertake a work placement in a heritage site, museum, gallery or related cultural organisation in or around Manchester.
- Have the opportunity to design and take part in live projects with heritage and community organisations in Manchester.
Studies, PGDip
University Rank:#35
Duration9 month(s)
Tuition FeeGBP 25,551 / Year
Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
Studies, PGDip
About
Requirements
Entry Requirements
We normally expect students to have a First or Upper Second class honours degree or its overseas equivalent in a humanities-based subject area. Professional experience in a relevant sector to the degree is also taken into consideration.
English Program Requirements
An overall grade of 7.0 in IELTS with 7.0 in writing an no skill below 6.5 is required or 100+ in the TOEFL iBT with a minimum writing score of 25 and no skill below 22.
If you have obtained a different qualification, please check our English language requirements to ensure that it is accepted and equivalent to the above requirements.
Exceptions to needing a language test (if English is NOT your first language) are if you have successfully completed an academic qualification deemed by UK NARIC as equivalent to at least a UK bachelor's degree or higher from one of the following countries:
- Antigua & Barbuda
- Australia
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Dominica
- Grenada
- Guyana
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- New Zealand
- St Kitts and Nevis
- St Lucia
- St Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- UK
- USA.
Please contact [email protected] if you are unsure if you have taken what The University of Manchester considers to be a Standard English Language Test.
Career
Career opportunities
Progression opportunities include work in heritage policy and management roles for national and international organisations, such as the Heritage Lottery, Historic England, the National Trust, and UNESCO.
Other roles within museums and heritage organisations include fundraising and development, research and consultancy, visitor service management, community learning and engagement, collections management and site management.
Find out more on the ICP Careers and employability page and the experience of our MA Heritage study alumni .
The University has its own dedicated Careers Service that you would have full access to as a student and for two years after you graduate. At Manchester you will have access to a number of opportunities to help boost your employability .
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
25,551 / year
Studies, PGDip
The University of Manchester
United Kingdom, Manchester