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MA Museums, Galleries and Contemporary Culture with Professional Experience

University of Westminster — London, United Kingdom

MA Museums, Galleries and Contemporary Culture with Professional Experience is a postgraduate Art & Design course at University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It takes 2 years, costs £18,685 per year and starts in September.

Postgraduate · 2 years · Full-time · Art & Design · £18,685 per year

Intakes: September

The Museums, Galleries and Contemporary Culture with Professional Experience MA is a unique course that offers you the opportunity to undertake an extended work placement and gain professional work experience. It is partnered with the one-year course, Museums, Galleries and Contemporary Culture MA. On the two-year course, you'll do the same taught modules as on the one-year course, but you'll have the added opportunity of doing a placement lasting from three to six months in your second year. The Museums, Galleries and Contemporary Culture MA examines how cultural institutions are changing to meet the needs of the 21st century. Top reasons to study this course (from the course page): - Get practical experience – The course has a strong focus on professional experience and employability, and you'll have the opportunity to do practical projects for your assessments - Gain expert knowledge – On your placement or internship and throughout the course, you'll work closely with museum and gallery professionals - Study in London's museums and galleries – Classes take place off-site at museums and galleries in addition to at the University, giving you the opportunity to meet professionals in the places where they work Campus: Regent, Central London Duration: 2 years Start dates: Full-time - September 2027 International tuition fee: £18,685 (Prices listed for the first year only. Fees for the second year are charged at 50% of the first year.). The university states annual fees stay the same throughout your studies. Careers (from the course page): On graduating, you'll be prepared to enter or re-enter the job market at a senior level, and have the skills to work in a variety of positions in the cultural sector. Throughout the course, you're encouraged and supported to get involved with cultural institutions through internships, work placements and projects. Graduate employers named on the course page: Centre Pompidou, Paris, France, Design Museum, London, Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, Russia, Migration Museum, London, Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Source: University of Westminster course page.

Modules

  • Current Issues in Museum and Gallery Studies (Core)
  • MA Dissertation or MA Project (Core)
  • Work Experience Preparation (Core)
  • Extended Work Experience (Core)
  • Art Institutions and Contemporary Culture (Option)
  • Collecting Today: Curating, Presenting and Managing Collections (Option)
  • Engaging the Archive (Option)
  • Exhibiting Photography (Option)
  • Heritage in Action (Option)
  • Management in Cultural and Heritage Institutions (Option)
  • Museum Narratives, Audiences and Programming (Option)
  • Representing World Cultures (Option)
  • Social Justice and Representational Practices in Cultural Institutions (Option)
  • Partnerships (Option)

Careers

  • Art gallery curator
  • Arts and media strategist and adviser
  • Collections manager
  • Education and interpretation officer
  • Funding officer
  • Learning and education officer
  • Museum curator
  • Public events manager

Frequently asked questions

How long is MA Museums, Galleries and Contemporary Culture with Professional Experience at University of Westminster?

MA Museums, Galleries and Contemporary Culture with Professional Experience takes 2 years (Full-time).

How much does MA Museums, Galleries and Contemporary Culture with Professional Experience at University of Westminster cost?

The listed tuition fee is £18,685 per year. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount before you apply.

When does MA Museums, Galleries and Contemporary Culture with Professional Experience start?

Intakes: September.

What level is MA Museums, Galleries and Contemporary Culture with Professional Experience?

It is a postgraduate course in Art & Design.

What will I study on MA Museums, Galleries and Contemporary Culture with Professional Experience?

Modules include Current Issues in Museum and Gallery Studies (Core), MA Dissertation or MA Project (Core), Work Experience Preparation (Core), Extended Work Experience (Core), Art Institutions and Contemporary Culture (Option) and Collecting Today: Curating, Presenting and Managing Collections (Option).

What careers can MA Museums, Galleries and Contemporary Culture with Professional Experience lead to?

Typical roles include Art gallery curator, Arts and media strategist and adviser, Collections manager, Education and interpretation officer, Funding officer and Learning and education officer.