MA Cultural Heritage Management

Postgraduate Entry Requirements:

• Applicants should have successfully completed a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution with a minimum overall score of 60%-70% or equivalent.
• English language proficiency is required, and applicants must provide evidence of their English language skills through an approved language test.
  • IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no individual component below 6.
  • TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 88, with at least 19 in Listening, 20 in Reading, 22 in Speaking, and 19 in Writing.
  • PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 61 with no individual score below 56.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.

It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.

Postgraduate students may be eligible for the following scholarships:

1. Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship: This scholarship is available to UK, EU, and international students who have a conditional or unconditional offer to study a full-time or part-time postgraduate taught course at the University of Sheffield. The scholarship is worth 50% of the tuition fee for each year of study.
2. International Merit Postgraduate Taught Scholarship: This scholarship is available to international students who have a conditional or unconditional offer to study a full-time postgraduate taught course at the University of Sheffield. The scholarship is worth 50% of the tuition fee for each year of study.
3. Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme: This scholarship is available to students from eligible developing Commonwealth countries who have a conditional or unconditional offer to study a full-time postgraduate taught course at the University of Sheffield. The scholarship covers the full tuition fee, airfare to and from the UK, and a monthly stipend.

Graduates of the MA Cultural Heritage Management program find themselves well-prepared for diverse and rewarding careers in heritage conservation, tourism, museum management, and cultural organizations. 

1. Heritage Manager: Graduates can work as heritage managers, overseeing the conservation and presentation of cultural sites and artifacts.

2. Cultural Tourism Specialist: With expertise in cultural heritage, graduates may pursue careers in cultural tourism and destination management.

3. Museum Curator: Graduates can explore careers as museum curators, managing collections and exhibitions related to cultural heritage.

4. Community Outreach Coordinator: Some graduates choose to work in community engagement roles, involving local communities in heritage projects.

5. Heritage Consultant: Graduates may work as heritage consultants, providing expertise to organizations and governments on heritage management.