We welcome people with an honours degree in an area relevant to museum and heritage practice, such as:
• Arts and Humanities e.g. Archaeology and Anthropology, History, Fine and Applied Arts;
• Environmental Sciences e.g. Geography (including human geography and historic geography);
• Social Sciences e.g. Sociology, Policy Studies;
• Business & Marketing e.g. Tourism Studies, Management Studies.

You will find that the diverse student group will greatly enhance your learning experience.

If you do not have an honours degree, but have relevant experience or learning, we will consider your application.

English Language Requirements
English language requirements for international applicants
The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.

Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.

Your Application
Application is through the University's online application system (see "Application Weblink").

Start Date: September 2025

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Investigative

The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.

Career options
This course was established in the early 2000s, and we have graduates working in the heritage and museum sectors in Northern Ireland, Ireland, UK and further afield. The diversity of destinations of our graduates is a indication of the wide possibilities post graduation.

Our graduates are working at National Museums NI, Northern Ireland Museums Council, National Trust, Historic Royal Palaces, National Heritage Lottery Fund projects, National Gallery Ireland, National Museums Scotland, NI War Memorial.

The areas graduates have gone on to include:
• Museums, Archive and Galleriesin a curatorial role or working on exhibitions, documentation, education, and outreach.
• Specialist museum-related training e.g. in conservation of museum objects;
• Heritage sector such as working with built heritage, heritage landscapes and community projects; and,
• Doctoral Research: we have a thriving PhD research community, many of whom are graduates of the MA.