PMACHMFTT2-2024-5-O - L-Università ta' Malta

Course Title

Master of Arts in Cultural Heritage Management

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

3 Semesters

90 ECTS

Mode of Study

Full-time

Information for International applicants

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The Course shall be open to applicants in possession of a Bachelor’s degree classified at least at Second Class Honours or Category II, in a discipline related to Archaeology, Conservation, Education, History, History of Art or in any other area deemed relevant by the Board.

In exceptional cases the Admissions Board, on the recommendation of the Board, may admit into the Course applicants not in possession of a Bachelor’s degree, provided that it is satisfied that such applicants are in possession of other academic or professional qualifications and experience that together are deemed to be comparable to the qualifications listed above.

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The MA in Cultural Heritage Management is a newly-designed interdisciplinary programme drawing on expertise across the university and beyond to provide a sound formation in the mediation of contemporary issues concerning cultural heritage resources, and practical skills that will help you become an effective leader in this field.

The geographical focus of the course is the Mediterranean region, however the principles, concepts and approaches acquired will be global in scope and relevance.

The programme of studies extends over a period of eighteen months of full-time studies spread over 3 semesters and a four-week summer placement. Lectures are held in daytime, normally spread over three days a week.

The course is designed to permit students a degree of choice of courses, placements and dissertation topics, to tailor the course to your specific professional interests and sectors.

The course structure requires you to follow 30 ECTS of compulsory taught study-units, and to choose a further 25 optional ECTS. The taught component is delivered over two semesters during the first academic year. Seminars and group discussions will be strongly encouraged throughout the course.

In addition, you will be expected to write a dissertation (30 ECTS), follow a number of site visits, and to successfully complete a one-month summer work placement in an approved institution (5 ECTS). The first semester of the following academic year is dedicated to the writing of the dissertation of up to 25,000 words. You will also be encouraged to submit a shorter version of your main findings in an academic journal. The dissertation will help you develop the skills and competences required to conduct independent and innovative research in an area of your choice.

In addition to the compulsory study-units, students are required to choose elective study-units to the value of 25 ECTS credits from those listed below or from study-units offered by other Faculties/Institutes/Departments, subject to approval by the Board of Studies.


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

BLH4005	Research Methods for Cultural Heritage	5 ECTS
BLH5101	Conservation History and Ethics	5 ECTS
BLH5201	Managing Cultural Heritage Resources	5 ECTS

Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)

ACA5042	Education and Community Museums	5 ECTS
ACA5068	Representation, Access and Difference	5 ECTS
BLH5204	Contested Heritage: Conflict, Mediation, Culture and Community	5 ECTS
MGT5906	Managing People and Organisations	5 ECTS
TTC5101	Planning and Management of Tourism Activities	5 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

BLH4008	Graduate Work-in-Progress Seminars	5 ECTS
BLH5105	Issues in the Preservation and Management of Archaeological Sites and Landscapes	5 ECTS
BLH5202	Heritage Interpretation	5 ECTS

Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)

BLH5008	Conservation Management	5 ECTS
BLH5203	Collections Management	5 ECTS
TTC5200	Managing the Visitor Experience	5 ECTS


Summer Period

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

BLH5205	Summer Work Placement	5 ECTS

Requirement for regular progression to Year 2: 60 ECTS credits


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

BLH5206	Dissertation	30 ECTS

Requirement for successful completion of Year 2: 30 ECTS credits

Requirement for the award of Master of Arts in Cultural Heritage Management: 90 ECTS credits.

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of the Degree of Master of Arts in Cultural Heritage Management under the auspices of the Faculty for the Built Environment.

The MA in Cultural Heritage Management will give you the opportunity to:

receive a sound theoretical formation in the mediation of contemporary issues in cultural resource management.
prepare to be an effective leader and actor in the public arena of cultural heritage.
equip yourself with a range of practical skills that will make you more efficient professionals.
select and apply a variety of methods for evaluating cultural heritage resources.
prepare a professionally designed management plan for a specific cultural heritage resource.
reflect critically on heritage management practices, including your own.

Non EU Applicants:

Total Tuition Fees: Eur 10,800
Yr 1: Eur 10,800 - Yr 2: NIL

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Upon successful completion of this course, you will have the necessary qualification and competences to manage cultural heritage resources in a range of roles, ranging that of curator or manager of a cultural heritage asset, to professionally organizing and leading projects and initiatives that make cultural heritage more accessible to wider audiences, as well as providing advice and consultancy to stakeholders in cultural heritage.

Successful completion of the MA programme may also serve as a useful springboard for further study in this area.