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Develop creative research in areas of heritage practice you're passionate about. Study with a distinguished department and receive expert guidance from our supportive staff.

Your research

At York, our heritage research covers a broad range of subject areas. We strive to deliver impactful examinations of the heritage sector, and how we can work to preserve and present the past sustainably. Our research makes a difference to policymakers, heritage practitioners and the public. We pioneer the application of digital technologies in cultural heritage recording and presentation, including VR and augmented reality to modelling.

Collaboration is part of our core values. Many projects are interdisciplinary, and you'll work with researchers beyond the Department.

The PhD requires a dissertation of up to 90,000 words.

Postgraduate research provides opportunities to develop your academic, creative and practical skills. You'll work independently in an academic environment where creativity and scholarship come together.

You'll meet regularly with your research supervisor and will have the opportunity to participate in an exciting range of events, including seminars and special interest research groups.

These programmes are aimed at students:

• seeking to reach a professional standard of academic research, and to pursue a career in either Higher Education or areas of professional practice
• working professionally in the heritage sector, and wishing to make a career move into teaching and research in Higher Education
• working in the heritage sector, and wishing to develop their careers with the production of a substantial piece of original research.