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  Museum Studies (Distance Learning) - MA/MSc/PGDip/PGCert


Online University of Leicester    Museum Studies

October, April PGDip, MA, MSc, PGCert 2-24 months distance learning Award winner
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Are you passionate about museums and galleries? The Museum Studies (Distance Learning) programme at the University of Leicester is the perfect opportunity for you to develop your career in this exciting field. This flexible course allows you to study from anywhere while gaining the knowledge and skills needed to succeed. Taught by experts in the field, you will explore current principles, practice, and debates in Museum Studies. You can choose from a range of modules, including museum learning, heritage, digital in museums, and more. With a variety of qualifications on offer, including MA and MSc, this programme opens doors to prestigious institutions worldwide. Join us and make your mark in the museum and galleries profession!

About the course

The course is designed to provide the flexibility of studying by distance learning whilst gaining the knowledge and skills you need to develop your career in the museum and galleries profession. You will be taught by experts in the field, who have been involved in expanding the academic discipline of museum studies over many years. The course will equip you with a thorough understanding of current principles, practice, debates in Museum Studies, as well as providing practical experience. There is an optional Summer School at the University of Leicester every year. The course is designed to provide the flexibility of studying by distance learning whilst gaining the knowledge and skills you need to develop your career in the museum and galleries profession. You will be taught by experts in the field, who have been involved in expanding the academic discipline of museum studies over many years. The course will equip you with a thorough understanding of current principles, practice, debates in Museum Studies, as well as providing practical experience. There is an optional Summer School at the University of Leicester every year.

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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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