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Doctorate in Heritage

Heritage 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 recognized. It is a dimension of all spheres of human activity and lends itself to study across disciplinary boundaries.

The Professional Doctorate in Heritage (DHeritage) program is the only one of its kind in the world. It 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 program 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.

Campus Information

College Lane Campus

The main site of the university remains the College Lane campus, which houses the original Hatfield Technical College building. Notable among the buildings in this campus is the university's Learning Resource Centre, a combined library and computer centre. There is also a substantial collection of halls of residence and student houses, and the University of Hertfordshire Students' Union is headquartered at College Lane campus. The College Lane campus is also the location of Hertfordshire International College, which is part of the Navitas group, providing a direct pathway for international students to the University.

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Application Processing Time in Days: 25

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

PSW Opportunity

2 Years PSW is applicable after the course.(Bachelors & Masters only)

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

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). Candidates for whom English is not their first language will require certification of English language competence (IELTS minimum TOEFL 6.5, preferably higher).

At admission, candidates will be allocated a Principal and one or two Co-Supervisors based on the research area they have set out in their Research Proposal and in their interviews.

Interviews

Interviews are normally conducted with two or three members of staff, one of whom may be a
potential supervisor. The interview provides the opportunity to:

Confirm the appropriateness of the entry qualifications of the applicant;
Consider how previous studies and professional experience provide bases for doctoral work;
Consider the applicant’s critical and reflective abilities with reference to her/his research interest;
Discuss the statement provided in support of the application;
Consider the availability of a supervisory team for the research interests identified.

University of Hertfordshire

Hatfield , England ,United Kingdom