Course Overview

Our MA Museum Cultures combines a study of the history and cultural significance of museums with opportunities for the professional museum experience. If you are contemplating a career in the museum and gallery sector this program provides the perfect opportunity to study this expanding and dynamic field in close proximity to world-distinguished museums and galleries. In this program, you will develop a range of key skills, from critical thinking and writing to practical experience through a 10-week supervised work placement that you can apply for in a museum, gallery, or archive. Previous opportunities have been offered at the Tate, British Museum, Whitechapel Gallery, and Horniman Museum. Past students have helped design and run schools programmes, documented collections that were previously uncatalogued, conducted visitor research, and assisted curators in producing exhibitions. As well as regular gallery and museum visits, we also offer an exciting study trip abroad every spring.

General Eligibility

A second-class honors degree (2:2) or above in a relevant subject or equivalent (for example, professional experience).

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.