MA World Heritage Studies (Distance Learning)

Course Overview

This course will provide you with necessary skills that will allow you to critically appraise and effectively manage World Heritage and its impacts in a sustainable manner. In addition it will allow you to take an informed position in policy debates regarding the implications of designation for local and national identities, community well-being and tourism and associated development.

The World Heritage Studies (Distance Learning) programme from University of Birmingham will draw upon international cases and practice and, being linked to the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site, it also draws upon over 30 years of heritage management expertise. You will benefit from access to an international network of researchers working with the key academic debates around the World Heritage designation. 

General Eligibility

• You will need an Honours degree in a relevant subject, normally of an upper second-class standard, or equivalent.

International/EU students

• Academic requirements: We accept a range of qualifications from different countries - use our handy guide below to see what qualifications we accept from your country

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• English requirements

  IELTS - 6.5

  TOEFL - 88