York is an ideal place to study and interpret the past. Our historic city is rich in museums, galleries, archives and heritage organisations.
Our postgraduate teaching covers a range of areas that explore heritage and how we present the past. The broad research expertise of our academics includes public history, art history, archaeology, galleries and museums, allowing you to specialise in what interests you.
Why study at York
Our courses
We offer taught Masters courses covering a range of disciplines including:
Our facilities
We are home to a range of groundbreaking and inspiring research facilities. Our centres range from bespoke facilities to interdisciplinary research hubs, enabling you to cultivate your knowledge and further drive your research interests.
A heritage city
York is a contemporary, student-friendly city, renowned for its rich history and heritage. Students have access to a huge range of museums, galleries, organisations, public libraries and archives, including:
York's long history and beautiful buildings and scenery make it the perfect place to study. It's a beautiful city with lots going on. There are so many resources on campus and in the city itself. If you want a change of scenery while you're studying, you can visit the Minster Library or the vast number of cafes and pubs in the city.
Teele, University of York student. Find out more about postgraduate life through our student blogs.
Explore our departments
We offer taught Masters programmes that cover a range of different disciplines. Explore some of our departments with expertise in heritage study.