約克大學

This course provides professional training in the growing fields of digital archiving, visualisation, museums and heritage sector curation, interpretation and education.

Digital practices are becoming increasingly important in the heritage sector. This course draws together the Department of Archaeology's strengths in archaeological information sciences and cultural heritage to provide a combination of theoretical and applied study of heritage management with practical training in new technologies.

You will be working with a team of technology pioneers and computing scholars who lead the field in researching and developing interpretative content and digital applications for the heritage sector worldwide. You'll have the opportunity for practical placement experience within the heritage sector, develop essential IT knowledge and skills, have access to a full suite of research computing hardware and software and receive tailored careers advice from staff with significant experience of recruiting within the sector.

This course is ideal for graduates of Archaeology, History, Art History, Museum Studies, Education, Anthropology, Cultural Studies and related fields, and for candidates with proven IT experience.

Course content

You'll engage with critical analysis of digital technology as employed in the archaeology and heritage sectors combined with practical training, research and work placements that will prepare you use these technologies effectively in your career.

You'll explore how digital technologies are used to present and curate heritage information; gain experience of using the digital and internet technologies in disseminating, publishing and archiving heritage information; and develop your practical skills in 3D modelling, GIS, CAD and other heritage analysis and visualisation technologies.

Careers and skills

This course offers practical, careers-focused training for many essential roles in heritage-related organisations and other sectors. The digital knowledge you'll develop will leave you well prepared for a wide range of technology-focused careers in archaeology, the heritage sector and beyond.