MA Heritage Theory and Practice is intended for graduates and professionals focused on a career in heritage. You will explore current principles and practices in the professional world of heritage sites and museums including heritage management, exhibition curation and community engagement.<br><br>You will also engage with concepts and approaches in contemporary heritage theory and, importantly, how theory can relate to practice. During the degree, you will take part in live projects with one of our heritage partners, develop your own digital history product and be eligible for a heritage work placement.<br><br>MA Heritage Theory and Practice students have gone on to careers with heritage organisations and museums including English Heritage, Cornish Museums, the National Trust and The Box.<br><br>MA Heritage is also a popular part-time choice for people already working within the heritage sector as part of their professional development.<br><br>Study Heritage with the University of Plymouth and work on live projects with one of our heritage partners including English Heritage, National Trust, Dartmoor National Park, Powderham Castle, The Museum of Cornish Life and The Box.<br>Explore the connections between theory and practice in contemporary issues such as equality, diversity and inclusion, climate change, and, health and wellbeing.<br>Be part of the team of Plymouth Heritage Praxis, the University of Plymouth's heritage engagement unit.<br>Be taught contemporary heritage practice by heritage professionals from organisations including the National Trust, the V&A, National Heritage Lottery Fund and Dartmoor National Park.<br>Explore the emerging field of digital heritage, producing your own online content for our 'Digital History Project'.<br>Choose to produce your own heritage project instead of a traditional dissertation.<br>Participate in an internship with one of our national and regional heritage partners.<br><br>1 year Full Time.