Museum and Gallery Studies (MA)

Kingston University Kingston School of Art

Full time & Part time September MA 1 year full time, 2 years full time with a professional placement, 2 years part time

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About the course

Studying on our Museum and Gallery Studies MA programme will open new doors to both professional and research opportunities. Recent graduates have gone on to work in galleries and museums in the UK and across the world, with others progressing to PhD studies at a range of high-profile institutions.

During the course, you’ll participate in new exhibitions, cultural programming and community development. You’ll access our annual awards in Community Engagement and Outstanding Creative Practice, and feel empowered to pursue your own individual interests at the cutting-edge of creative practice.

Entry Requirements

A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject area, which may include:

a humanities subject, such as art history design history, English literature, film and media studies, cultural studies, philosophy;
a social sciences subject, such as geography, archaeology, anthropology, sociology, history or education;
a practice-based degree in an area such as fine art, design or architecture; or
a business- or management-related course.

We also welcome students with relevant professional practice experience.

For those applicants without professional experience in museums and galleries, voluntary museum work is not a requirement for acceptance on the course.

Fees

Please see the university website for further information on fees for this course.

Where will I study?

Kingston University

Kingston University London is where postgraduate ambition meets real-world opportunity. Whether you’re advancing your career, changing direction, or pursuing research, our global community, expert teaching, and strong industry connections will help you achieve your goals and make a meaningful impact.

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Lauren

After studying in the midlands for my undergraduate, I wanted to streamline my degree and study in a location I aspired to work in. London’s multitude of museum and galleries, in addition to Kingston’s dedication to networking and volunteering opportunities, was especially enticing for a MA degree. Kingston’s Museum and Gallery Studies degree differs from most other institutions due to their dedication to practical, creative projects and final assessments. The degree provides not just academic theory, but up-to-date industry standards for running or working in a museum. Additionally, volunteering opportunities as well as case studies for museum and gallery institutions shows how these laws and processes are used practically. This can span from how to legally acquire artefacts to how to safely transport and store objects between collections. This course includes working with external institutions through volunteering, fieldtrips or work opportunities. Thus, the degree gives real-world case studies and networking opportunities. Kingston provides a variety of facilities and studios to help with the more practical aspects of my degree. The facilities span from woodwork to fashion to media to music.