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I still draw on my NTU MA in Heritage Studies nearly three decades later, and remain closely connected to the course through a range of activities, including providing placements for students, mentoring, lecturing, and collaborating on student projects. The course played a pivotal role in my journey towards becoming a cultural entrepreneur and in co-founding with Eric Langham—now one of the world’s leading cultural consultancies.

About Barker Langham

Barker Langham is a global cultural consultancy that partners with museums, heritage sites, governments, and institutions to deliver ambitious, sustainable cultural projects. Since its founding in 2005, the consultancy has worked on over 250 initiatives in more than 40 countries, spanning everything from local oral history programmes to internationally renowned museums.

With services including strategic planning, interpretive design, audience engagement, and business development, Barker Langham brings expert insight to every stage of a cultural project’s development. Its impressive portfolio features high-profile projects such as the National Museum of Qatar, the Museum of London, and the Light & Peace Museum in Abu Dhabi.

Now operating as an employee-owned trust, the firm is committed to ethical, collaborative practice and continues to influence the global cultural landscape with creativity, depth, and purpose.

Why MA Heritage Studies (MA Museum and Heritage Development) stands out

What sets the course apart is its very holistic approach. All aspects of the cultural sector are critically examined, and the skills we developed were both practical and highly responsive to real-world challenges. The course offers both local and global perspectives, which are reflected not only in the curriculum but also in the diverse experiences of its lecturers and staff—essential in the rapidly diversifying and global jobs market. It opened my eyes to wider opportunities and was the foundation of my career.