PG Programme in Heritage Studies 2024-25

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PG PROGRAMME IN HERITAGE STUDIES 2024-25

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OVERVIEW

The one year ‘Postgraduate Programme in Heritage Studies’ focuses on developing a wider understanding of natural and cultural heritage, while offering an informed perspective on its protection, preservation and continuity. The sessions are held in-campus at INTACH Headquarters, New Delhi. Classroom learning is complemented with on-site practical sessions in the field, conservation laboratories and specialised workshops. The students of the programme get the opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the field of heritage and build connections with practitioners, academics and organisations, therefore becoming a part of the heritage community.

 

Note: The PG Programme in Heritage Studies is offered by INTACH Heritage Academy and INTACH and is not affiliated to any university or educational institute. IHA is not a university/deemed university/institute which has sought UGC or AICTE approval/recognition.

Join the programme to:

  • Engage with eminent academics and heritage professionals
  • Explore heritage sites and map their relationship with communities
  • Gain hands-on skills in heritage conservation
  • Be involved in critical thinking and informed discourse around heritage
  • Envision creative solutions to sustain heritage

 

Thematic Areas to be covered during the programme:

  • Orientation to Heritage
  • Documenting Heritage
  • Conservation Philosophy & Practice
  • Heritage Policy & Legislation
  • Heritage Interpretation
  • Research Methods
  • Heritage & Sustainability
  • Heritage Management & Entrepreneurship
  • Project Formulation

FUTURE POSSIBILITIES

  • Become active citizens focused on generating awareness and safeguarding heritage
  • Take an informed decision on pursuing further education in a specialised field of heritage*
  • Work with museums, conservation centres, heritage-based enterprises and various other organisations engaged in different areas of heritage
  • Collaborate with academics and professionals to work on heritage projects
  • Establish an enterprise in heritage and culture


*The course is recognised as prior learning for MA in Conservation Studies at the University of York, UK.

DURATION AND STRUCTURE

The one-year full-time programme will be spread over four quarters. The taught component of the programme is covered during the first three quarters starting in September 2024. The fourth quarter is assigned to undertake and complete an internship of your own interest and passion or undertake a thesis.

MODE OF TEACHING

The programme is taught in combination of lectures, hands-on working sessions, workshops, focused discussions, seminars and tutorials. All courses and classes are mandatory for students who register for the programme. There will be certain courses that will be open to external participants to nurture and promote cross-disciplinary learning.

APPLYING FOR PROGRAMME

The programme is open to graduates who have demonstrated active interest and dedication in the field of heritage. A cohort of students from multi-disciplinary backgrounds and varied experience will help create a rich and diverse learning environment.

An undergraduate degree with minimum 50% (overall) marks in any discipline

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please fill the formbelow to apply in the course: Online Application form: https://forms.gle/iRAyshTjkfnTXZek8

Offline Application form: Download Here (to be sent via post addressed to Director IHA, INTACH Heritage Academy, 71, Lodhi Estate, KK Birla Lane, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110003)

You are requested to send in Application Form by Sunday, 7 July 2024.

 

Applicants also need to provide the following documents:

  • Duly filled application form
  • Self-attested copy of education transcripts
  • Statement of purpose (max. 1500 words)
  • Sample of work
  • Portfolio (working professionals)
  • One reference from academic or professionals as applicable
  • Identity Proof

FEES STRUCTURE

All taxes as applicable by the Government of India are to be paid in addition to the course fee.

The fees needs to be paid all together after receiving the offer letter. It can be paid either through cheque, NEFT or DD.

 

INTACH Bursary for Chapter Members

Two bursaries may be awarded to deserving members of INTACH, who wish to apply for the PG Programme in Heritage Studies 2024-25. The intention is to offer a part tuition fee waiver (up to 50%) to an applicant nominated by INTACH Chapter Convener, as per following conditions. The applicant has:
i. been an INTACH member for more than 2 years.
ii. shown demonstrable passion and interest towards Chapter activities.

 

At the end of the programme, the nominated member will work with the INTACH Chapter on technical projects for at least 1 year.*

 

*Subject to availability of a position with the concerned INTACH Chapter

HEAR IT FROM OUR ALUMNI!

“The program delivered was beyond my expectations. Being enrolled in a five year course for my Bachelors, I only expected a little from a year-long program. But IHA’s teaching format is articulated really well to deliver every aspectof Heritage possible. It stands true to the course’s name which is Heritage ‘Studies’ and not only Heritage ‘Conservation’…All the sessions held at INTACH, be it online or offline, were very effective because no two sessions were same at any point. Every lecture delivered here has taught me varieties of subjects related to Heritage. If in any case the sessions by experts were difficult to grasp, they were systematically curated and made understandable for the ones who did not belong to a core Architectural or Conservation background.”

– Ankita Malviya, PGD Batch 2020-21

 

“The course is very well designed for heritage enthusiasts and conservation professionals. I really enjoyed the fact that rather than the usual exam type system, we had the opportunity to apply everything that the course taught us in our assignments like the heritage management plan or city heritage plans etc. it was a great learning opportunity for people who come for such a different background…The PG Diploma course opened up my world to a wide range of skills like understanding the context of heritage conservation as well the broad base of heritage, as opposed to the way we look at it. Most times, heritage is plainly viewed as old monuments, but this course made me look at heritage as covering aspects like intangible cultural heritage , natural heritage etc. One of the best aspects of the course was the ability to interact with professionals who were actively working on projects and were able to give us real time knowledge. Also, it helped me understand and appreciate aspects like urban planning etc which was totally new for me and out of my comfort zone.”

– Teja Amaldi, PGD Batch 2020-21

For futher details, contact us on 011- 2462 7371 or email us at ihaprogram@gmail.com, admn.iha@gmail.com. 

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