MA, MSc, PGDip, PGCert Socially Engaged Practice in Museums and Galleries Short course by distance learning

... United Kingdom
... University of Leicester

Course Overview

Our Museum Studies graduates have been employed in some of the largest and most prestigious museums and galleries worldwide, in addition to some smaller specialist and local institutions. They include:

  • National Museums Liverpool

  • The British Museum

  • The Smithsonian Institution

  • Tropenmuseum, Netherlands

  • International Council of Museums

  • Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

  • Greek Ministry of Culture

  • Victoria and Albert Museum

  • Imperial War Museum

  • Guggenheim Museum

You will gain a deeper understanding of the historical, current and emerging debates, theories, issues, techniques and practice in order to effectively develop and advocate for socially engaged practice in museums, galleries, and similar organisations. The course offers a platform to explore and experiment with ways of maximising the impact that museums and galleries can have on the well-being of communities, on civil debates around controversial topics, and on the building of fairer and more equal societies.

The course is delivered in a variety of ways, including online lectures, seminars, tutorials, and discussion activities. The programme is designed to fit around your existing commitments and is sympathetically structured to allow you to break up the work into manageable chunks and focus on one assignment at a time. 

General Eligibility

  • Either a first-class or second-class degree, which can be in any subject area.

  • Or be able to demonstrate equivalent skills and aptitudes through the possession of a professional or vocational qualification and/or the accrual of relevant work experiences. Relevant experience can come from a wide spectrum of work or voluntary environments but clear evidence of this experience must be provided.

You should be able to demonstrate a commitment to, or strong interest in, museums, galleries, or other kinds of heritage or cultural organisations.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Education


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Campus Name

Leicester, England


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Course Level

Postgraduate


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Duration

Full-time, 2 years


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Available Intake

April, October


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IELTS Score

6.5


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Tuition Fees Range

UK fees: £10,500 & International fees: £17,500,


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