Public History and Heritage MA

Our specialised MA in Public History and Heritage draws on the research expertise of the Manchester Centre for Public Histories and Heritage, providing students with access to archives, historians and networks far beyond just those in the University.<br/><br/>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. The course offers a range of core and optional modules that draw on the strengths of our research-active staff. The skills gained are also transferable to a range of careers - students develop key skills including: working with evidence, writing heritage reports, developing analysis, presenting research, and hands-on experience (through placement) of the heritage, archive and museums sector.<br/><br/>Alongside your studies, you will undertake a placement related to your research interests, organised in collaboration with staff members, and drawn from our extensive network of regional contacts. Previous placements have included National Trust properties, the Peoples History Museum, and the National Football Museum (Manchester).<br/><br/>**Features and Benefits**<br/>- Professional skills - develop skills specific to the heritage industry, such as field-recording of heritage assets, the production of industry-standard reports, and the integration of heritage decision-making into various areas of public administration.<br/><br/><br/>- Exciting placements - work placements will introduce you to the real working environment and enable you to establish valuable contacts within the industry. Previous placements have included Manchester Histories, Sound Archives Unlocked, the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Relations Resource Centre, People’s History Museum, and a number of National Trust properties.<br/><br/><br/>- Industry connections - strong links with regional and national historians and archives.<br/><br/><br/>- Academic expertise - work alongside leading researchers whose published work covers a wide range of geographical and chronological areas including: women and slavery in America, medieval crusades, the history of the country-house, early modern politics and culture, crime and the Victorian city, terrorism and political violence, museums and public policy.<br/><br/><br/>- Manchester Centre for Public Histories and Heritage - draw on the expertise of the Manchester Centre for Public Histories and Heritage based in our department, where many of our academics are active researchers.<br/><br/><br/>- Research-informed teaching - 83% of our research is rated internationally excellent. (REF 2021).<br/><br/><br/>- Hone your research skills – pursue your own original historical project that allows you to develop your research skills, with the aid of expert supervision. <br/>