World Heritage Management

The UCD Grad Dip in World Heritage Management & Conservation provides graduates with a thorough knowledge of the World Heritage Convention and its application in solving heritage conservation problems.



The only World Heritage Management course in Ireland and one of the first of its kind in the world.

A multidisciplinary programme. Lectures delivered by UCD staff and outside experts.

Visit Ireland's most iconic World Heritage Site, Bru na Boinne

Stage 1 Core Modules

ARCH41010 Heritage Marketing & Management Autumn 5

ARCH41030 Conflict Resolution & Heritage Autumn 5

ARCH41240 Heritage Management Challenges Autumn 10

ARCH41250 Nature & Culture: A bridge Autumn 10

ARCH41220 Heritage Management in Practice Spring 5

ARCH41460 Dissertation (Taught) Spring 5



Stage 1 Options - C) Min 2 of:



Students should choose two option modules (i.e. 20 credits of option modules).

ARCH41340 GIS, Cultural Heritage and Spatial Thinking Spring 10

ARCH41380 Urban Histories and Heritages Spring 10

IRFL40110 Aspects of Ethnology Spring 10

LAW42040 Culture, Heritage and Human Rights Spring 10

Applicants are normally expected to have a minimum of a lower second class honours degree or the international equivalent. However, in special circumstances, relevant work experience may be taken into account.



Applicants with diverse academic backgrounds including Archaeology, Architecture, Geography, Biology, Arts, Agriculture, Engineering and Economics will be considered.



Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.



You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage. https://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/rpl/

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Who Should Apply?

Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes

International (Non EU) applicants: Yes



The UCD Grad Dip in World Heritage Management & Conservation programme is designed to accommodate applicants with a variety of academic qualifications including Archaeology, Architecture, Geography, Biology, Arts, Agriculture, Engineering and Economics. We normally have a diverse group of students with a wide range of experience in different areas of cultural and natural heritage, which creates a very dynamic group.

60

1 year, full-time, on campus.

X139 World Heritage Management Graduate Diploma Full-Time Commencing September 2026 Graduate Taught