Course Overview

Museum Studies at Leicester is committed to producing creative professionals. We will equip you with the core skills and knowledge necessary for a career in museums and art galleries. You will be encouraged to engage critically and creatively with the concepts and issues that underpin museum and gallery work. The course will broaden your philosophical approach to learning and equip you with the practical methods and skills you will need for a successful career in museums, galleries, and art institutions.

The MA in Art Museum and Gallery Studies allows you to follow your area of specialism. Career development has shaped the course curriculum, and collaboration with a wide range of museums, galleries, and other cultural organizations is critical to its development and delivery.

The course will give you the entry qualification for a career in museums and galleries. If you are already working in the sector, it will allow you to develop new knowledge and skills to advance your career. Graduates of this course work in museums, galleries, and related institutions worldwide. Many have completed their PhDs and are now university researchers and teachers. We also run our job listing. It is one of the most popular in the sector.

General Eligibility

In recognition of the diverse employment needs of the culture sector, our admissions process recognizes and credits a range of prior qualifications and experiences.

• A first-class or second-class degree can be in any subject area.

• Or be able to demonstrate equivalent skills and aptitudes by possessing a professional or vocational qualification and accrual relevant work experiences. Relevant experience can come from a broad 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 prove your English ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.