Cultural Heritage and Resource Management

University of Winchester has opted into the TEF and received a Silver award.

MA Cultural Heritage and Resource Management at Winchester offers a perspective which, although grounded in UK heritage practice, is also situated within a wider global context and offers industry placements and project work abroad.The programme considers the wider place of heritage management in contemporary society and offers students the chance to undertake their own projects on a range of different subjects. Using both a British and a global approach, the theory and practice of cultural heritage and resource management is investigated.The course uses experts drawn from across the heritage spectrum including museums and galleries; cultural tourism; theme parks; national, local and global heritage organisations; archives; libraries; and archaeological units. In addition, students are able to participate in the department's own research projects, which have included archaeological sites in Winchester, Cornwall, Georgia, Armenia, Corsica, Barbados, Ethiopia and Egypt, and are encouraged to use their skills in enhancing and developing existing cultural heritage strategies in these locations.

The university offers plenty of information for students travelling from outside the UK starting before they leave home. There is information by country for the application process as well as assistance with visas and immigration issues. There is a guarantee for accommodation for international students that means there is no concern about finding somewhere to live and plenty of information on other daily life issues such as banking, healthcare and bringing a family to the UK. There is even the opportunity to book a pick-up from the airport to ensure you arrive at the university without any problems. Winchester Student Union organises much of life outside the classroom for its students, all of whom are automatically members. This includes operating societies and sports clubs, a shop, bars as well as organising support for its members and providing representation. It is based within the University Centre and has a 850 seat venue with cinema, three bars and the shop. Regular events are held here including comedy nights. It also operates a number of student media opportunities including an online news outlet. In the societies and clubs area is something for all tastes. These run from various team sports as well as fitness activities and even martial arts clubs. There are dance and performance clubs to bring out a student's artistic side as well as music clubs and groups. There are international and culture groups to meet up with others from a similar background or learn about a new culture while the community volunteering groups allow students to give something back to the wider community. There are also opportunities to get involved with the running of the union, both organisational and with the representation of other students.