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About the course

The one-year Museum Studies master's programme draws on the University’s extensive museum collections to enable you to explore critical approaches to museum theory while also studying the application of museum practice and research at first hand.

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The University of Aberdeen is one of the very few UK universities to have international-quality museum collections relating to the natural and cultural worlds. Our collections are among the oldest, largest and most significant in the country.

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Entry Requirements

2:2 UK Honours degree, or an Honours degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth, in a relevant discipline such as (but not limited to) anthropology, history, art history, media studies, cultural studies, digital heritage, archaeology, geography, environmental sciences, biology, ecology or science communication.

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MLitt Museum Studies Student Discussion MLitt Museum Studies Student Discussion 11/06/2024 14:17:17
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Social Sciences at the University of Aberdeen Social Sciences at the University of Aberdeen 30/09/2022 11:02:27
Social Sciences at the University of Aberdeen
Working Together to Break Boundaries Working Together to Break Boundaries 05/06/2024 15:19:21
Working Together to Break Boundaries
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Student Profile

Caeley Currie

Graduated in 2023

"Practical and theoretical lessons, alongside fun hands-on experiences left me with a well-rounded education. Taught by caring and enthusiastic educators and museum professionals who prepared me for my career and made my experience in Aberdeen unforgettable."

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