St Mary's University, Twickenham · Full-time
Public History
Our Master's degree in Public History will prepare you for a career in the field of History and Public Heritage or for further study at doctoral level. Why study Public History? Most people's sense of the past comes from public history, through film and televi…
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Our Master's degree in Public History will prepare you for a career in the field of History and Public Heritage or for further study at doctoral level. Why study Public History? Most people's sense of the past comes from public history, through film and television, fiction, museums, heritage sites and memory work. This course looks at the kinds of pasts that are produced in these popular forms. It examines how they are made and the ways in which they are consumed and understood. As part of your study you'll be able to gain practical experience of working in a cultural heritage site, museum, gallery or archive. The degree will help to prepare you for a career in public history related fields. It will also show you why the uses we make of the past are not just matters of academic interest.
Getting in
As the university states it
To qualify for entry students should normally have a second-class degree or relevant experience. The degree must be from a UK or overseas university, or the equivalent. Candidates with professional qualifications in an associated area will also be considered.
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