History and Heritage MA

The study of how history is engaged with outside academia is a major growth area of research. The MA History and Heritage at Aberystwyth University has been developed both for those who are interested in the academic study of this interplay and those who are interested in pursuing careers in the heritage industry itself. <br/><br/>It offers you the opportunity to explore key concepts and debates in heritage studies, to acquire some heritage-related business skills, and to participate for academic credit in a work placement with a leading heritage organisation, such as the National Library of Wales, the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales, and the National Trust, developing your practical experience in this field.<br/><br/>Why study MA History and Heritage at Aberystwyth University?<br/><br/><br/>• Study just five minutes away from the National Library of Wales, one of five UK copyright libraries, and home to a multitude of sources for Welsh history, from the medieval period onwards, including estate, court and church records, maps, photographs, newspapers, private archives of many leading figures in Welsh history, the Welsh Political Archive and the National Screen and Sound Archive of Wales. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• You’ll have the opportunity to undertake a work placement as part of this course with an institution that engages on a daily basis with history. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• We have strong links with the Royal Commission on Ancient and Historical Monuments, the National Library of Wales, Ceredigion Archives and the Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies, all based in Aberystwyth.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• History has been taught in Aberystwyth since 1872, making our department the oldest in Wales and one of the foremost in Britain.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Our lecturers are research active and are recognised as leading authorities in their respective fields.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Youll benefit from small group teaching.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Youll benefit from expertise across the university when engaging with the concepts of heritage and public history.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You’ll engage with a major growth area of research and gain hands-on experience in heritage issues.<br/><br/>