Doctorate in Heritage

About the courseHeritage flourishes at local, national and international levels where it takes many forms and its contribution to community building, economic prosperity, cultural adaptation and a sense of belonging is widely recognised. It is a dimension of all spheres of human activity and lends itself to study across disciplinary boundaries.The Professional Doctorate in Heritage (DHeritage) programme is aimed at professionals who work in, or desire to work in, the heritage field broadly defined, whether in the private or the public sector. It attracts those who are employed in planning, museums, archives, community history, archaeology, and social and cultural sustainability. It appeals to practitioners who want to reflect on and contribute to the latest thinking in what is a dynamic and ever-changing sector crucial to many economies and to local and national identities.Students follow the programme as part of a cohort, supported by research training and supervision shaped to their needs from across the disciplines of History, Education, Digital Humanities, Creative Writing, Creative Arts, and Law. This highly interdisciplinary approach to heritage is part of the unique provision for the DHeritage at the University of Hertfordshire. Students select their topics and training according to individual needs and interests, and current developments in the field.What’s next for my careerDHeritage is a broad-based, flexible qualification developed in association with experts from across the sectorDHeritage integrates current thinking on a wide range of interdisciplinary themes, including professional ethics, sustainability, cultural memory and heritage policyDHeritage students enjoy a cohort experienceThe programme is available part-time to fit in with professional workDHeritage is also available as a distance-learning option, with online workshopsDHeritage students benefit from strong links with the University’s Heritage Hub and UH Arts and the International Garden Cities Institute (IGCI)

Entry qualifications are assessed on an individual basis. Normally participants will have: an Honours degree or equivalent; a relevant Masters Degree and a minimum of five years relevant professional experience. Candidates without a Masters degree will need to demonstrate an equivalent level of accomplishment through professional practice, based on appropriate professional training (e.g. Associateship of the Museums Association).