DHeritage is a unique professional doctorate in heritage, hosted by the School of Humanities with the School of Creative Arts at the University of Hertfordshire. Now entering its eight year, DHeritage provides an academic context for heritage professionals, whether in the private or the public sectors, in planning, museums, archives, community history, archaeology, and social and cultural sustainability, among other fields
Typically, DHeritage students will have been working in the heritage field, broadly defined, for a minimum of five years and often much longer, 12-20 years. So, in addition to providing each student with a supervisory team of two and sometimes three expert supervisors, we also provide a suite of training workshops on campus to facilitate a return to higher education and ensure a cohort learning experience. The bespoke DHeritage workshops are supported by the Doctoral College events and particularly the Researcher Development Programme, which delivers a series of 70+ research skills training sessions for doctoral students across the University.
DHeritage is unique:
- It is currently the only professional doctorate in heritage of which we are aware
- We provides a cohort experience through bespoke training workshops
- DHeritage is distinctively interdisciplinary; the programme is housed in the School of Humanities with the School of Creative Arts and we draw on staff expertise from across the University
- Students benefit from the University’s excellent Heritage Hub and UHArts, our multi-disciplinary arts and culture programme for the region
- DHeritage is available as a part-time programme intended for completion over 6 years to fit around students’ professional work, but it can be completed in 4+ years depending on successful progression assessments
- In addition to a dissertation, students submit a portfolio which can take a number of forms, from a series of published works, an exhibition and catalogue, a documentary film, a policy briefing, code of practice, or a teaching pack, among others
- DHeritage is offered as a campus degree and as a distance learning degree. All students are provided with an online managed learning environment and online equivalents to the campus-based bespoke DHeritage workshops.
The University of Hertfordshire is based in Hatfield, Herts, 25 minutes by train from London and with good rail and road links across the country. The campus is within easy reach of both Luton and Stansted airports.
Fees and Funding
Fees for the DHeritage are published on the University’s website here with options for UK students and overseas students.
For September 2021 entry, DHeritage is able to offer a competitive fees-only bursary and study allowance. The bursary provides fees funding for six years, subject to successfully completing the standard registration and doctoral progression assessments. Please indicate in your application if you wish to be considered for the fees-only bursary.
Next Steps
Discover more about DHeritage on our webpage https://www.herts.ac.uk/courses/doctorate-in-heritage where you can also access our Programme information sheet
Learn how to apply here and download the application form
Contact Doctoral College Admissions with questions doctoralcollegeadmissions@herts.ac.uk
Discuss your research proposal with the Programme Director, Professor Dr Grace Lees-Maffei g.lees-maffei@herts.ac.uk and request our Guidelines for Preparing a DHeritage Research Proposal
Apply Now
To apply for a place on the DHeritage you will need to email your application, comprising a research proposal, completed application form, qualifications, references and supporting documentation to DoctoralCollegeAdmissions@herts.ac.uk
Applications are due by 7th June 2021.
Interviews will take place on 21st June 2021.
