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  Socially Engaged Practice in Museums and Galleries - MA/MSc/PGDip/PGCert


Online University of Leicester    Museum Studies

October, April MA, MSc, PGDip, PGCert 4-24 months distance learning Award winner
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Are you passionate about addressing contemporary social issues in museums and galleries? Our MA/MSc/PGDip/PGCert programme in Socially Engaged Practice in Museums and Galleries is designed for individuals like you. Delve into cutting-edge examples of socially-driven professional practice and explore the role of culture in society. Gain expertise in partnership working, participatory practices, visitor studies, and more. What sets us apart is our focus on maximizing the impact of museums and galleries on communities, civil debates, and the creation of fairer societies. With flexible part-time options and recognition of prior qualifications and experiences, this programme is your gateway to a successful career in the culture sector.

About the course

The course is for those who want to develop skills in addressing contemporary social issues in museums and galleries. It will introduce you to cutting-edge examples of socially-driven professional practice and challenge you to think deeply about the role of culture in society and the characteristics of socially purposeful museums and galleries. The course offers a platform to explore and experiment with ways of maximising the impact that museums and galleries can have on the wellbeing of communities, on civil debates around controversial topics, and on the building of fairer societies.

This is for you if... you want a flexible, part-time course that allows you to develop skills and expertise in addressing contemporary social issues in museums and galleries.

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Entry Requirements

In recognition of the diverse employment needs of the culture sector, we recognise and credit a range of prior qualifications and experiences.
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.




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