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Heritage master's degrees

Will you be a heritage scientist, heritage manager or data scientist? We have developed three routes for our Built Environment: Sustainable Heritage MSc, training a new generation of heritage practitioners with specialist expertise matching the needs of the heritage sector and beyond.

World-class, research-led sustainable heritage education

Our research encompasses subjects in both the arts and humanities and the hard sciences, pushing forward knowledge and understanding within heritage and scientific communities. You will join the interdisciplinary Bartlett School of Environment Energy and Resources hosting four institutes with a shared mission to address the challenges of global sustainability. We are part of The Bartlett, ranked #1 for built environment studies in the world (). Our faculty is where the UK’s most ‘World Leading’ and ‘Internationally Excellent’ built environment research is undertaken in the UK (REF 2021).

Build your career in the heritage sector and beyond

The unique blend of applied skills and expertise you gain during your studies to contribute to heritage or data science projects at an advanced level in your future career. During your degree, you'll have opportunities to network with our accomplished alumni, who have established influential and international careers in the field.

Study in London - a cultural heritage hub

A dynamic cultural hub, London is filled with examples of cultural heritage providing excellent case studies for your degree. As a student, you'll benefit from our strong connections with industry leaders, policymakers, and academics, who frequently deliver guest lectures at our Institute. London is also the best city for students in the world ().

Explore our Sustainable Heritage MSc master's routes

Heritage Science

To advance heritage management, conservation, and engagement there is a need for highly trained practitioners with the ability to apply rigorous scientific and technical knowledge to solve cultural heritage challenges. The Heritage Science route of the Sustainable Heritage MSc will introduce you to a unique assembly of scientific disciplines, drawing from physical sciences, engineering, imaging, computing and social sciences to address cultural heritage research questions. With access to world-leading laboratories, you will learn a range of analytical techniques and scientific methods and apply them to real-world heritage challenges.

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Heritage Management

Designed for a new generation of heritage leaders, the Heritage Management route of the Sustainable Heritage MSc provides the interdisciplinary skills needed to deliver the heritage programmes and projects of the future. You will learn the latest in heritage management policies, projects, methodologies and practices in the context of historic buildings, sites, landscapes, museums and collections.

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Data Science

Digital technologies and data have a fundamental role in contemporary society, and cultural heritage is no exception. From historic buildings, sites, landscapes, museums and collections, the world of heritage provides an exciting setting to learn and apply data science skills. This Master’s degree route creates expert data scientists taught through the exciting multidisciplinary lens of cultural heritage.

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