Brielle Gafan

What motivated you to pursue this master’s course in sustainable heritage management?

Apart from doing some modules within my undergraduate degree of Archaeology with Ancient History, what motivated me to pursue this course is the way heritage is currently being managed back at home in Gibraltar. My ambition was to take all my newfound knowledge and professional experience gathered from the placement which is offered to students, and adopt a new form of heritage management when if I return home to protect and safeguard Gibraltar’s diverse and historical culture

How would you describe your overall experience studying this master’s course?

My experience studying this course has been more exciting than I anticipated! I have such a great year getting to know all my course mates and lecturers who have been nothing but supportive throughout my studies

How did the master’s course in heritage management prepare you for future career prospects in the field?

It has allowed me to not only develop my research skills, along with others I learnt during my undergrad, but has taught me many new things, as well as allowed me to put this all into practice during a placement at National Museums Liverpool. This in turn has opened up many new doors and future employability opportunities for once I graduate

Post-this master’s programme? Any ideas of what you’d like to do next?

Upon the completion of this master’s programme, it has allowed me to gain a job back home in Gibraltar as an archaeologist for the local museum which would not have been possible if it had not been for this master’s course

Any advice for others interested in studying this master programme?

I would definitely recommend this master’s programme to anyone who has a particular interest in historical landscapes, despite your undergrad background! This course is so broad, but so specific at the same time so there are modules tailored to almost everyone’s interests