92 Full-time Master's in Museum Studies in United Kingdom

 On Curating Contemporary Design (in partnership with the Design Museum) course at Kingston University you’ll explore contemporary issues shaping today’s world, drawing on design and curatorial history. 

Explore the development of public spaces, civic amenities and heritage sites through applied principles of exhibition and display with this MA in Heritage and Exhibition Design at the Edinburgh Napier University.

Join the Museum, Gallery and Heritage Studies programme from Newcastle University. Carry out original research in museum, gallery and heritage studies through this research degree.

Museums and heritage organisations shape how we understand history and culture. This dynamic MA in Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies from the University of East Anglia places you at the centre of that world.

The Higher Archaeological Practice MSc course offered at the University of Southampton will prepare you for a career in commercial archaeology.

This Digital Heritage course from University of York provides professional training in the growing fields of digital archiving, visualisation, museums and heritage sector curation, interpretation and education.

The interdisciplinary Heritage and Museum Studies degree from University of Essex offers specialist, practically-grounded and academic training exploring these questions and more. its intensive degree emphasises the real-world relevance of debates surrounding cultural patrimony, and the ways in which it is presented and consumed.

The Curating with Professional Placement programme from University of Essex offers a unique opportunity for you to gain relevant work experience within an external business or organisation, giving you a competitive edge in the job market and providing you with key contacts within the industry.

The Historic Buildings course at the University of York will allow you to explore current intellectual and professional research priorities in the archaeology of buildings and introduce you to conservation legislation, policy and practice. You'll leave with excellent research and communication skills relating to the research, analysis and interpretation of historic buildings.

The Heritage Management course delivered by Queen Mary University of London is designed to create future heritage sector leaders with the ability to address the managerial, intellectual, cultural, social and technical challenges of maintaining cultural heritage sites.

Curating programme of The Courtauld Institute of Art  offers an unmatched opportunity to immerse yourself in the theory and practice of curating in a unique scholarly and professional context.

The Museum and Heritage Studies programme at the University of St Andrews is for those looking to start a career in museum or gallery work, or for a mid-career change. Covers museums, galleries and heritage facilities, and includes collections care, exhibition planning and design, decolonial practice, environmental sustainability, and digital theory and practice.

The Cultural and Heritage Management programme at the University of Lincoln is a master level course designed for the public sector. This one-year full-time or two-year part-time degree focuses on leadership, digital heritage, and social justice, preparing students for professional roles in the global cultural sector.

Designed for University College London (UCL) students wishing to pursue a career in the practice of heritage conservation, this Conservation for Archaeology and Museums programme consists of one year's training at the Institute of Archaeology, with an emphasis on developing practical experience under specialist guidance in the conservation laboratories.

This Curating Collections and Heritage course offered by University of Brighton has been developed in partnership with the Royal Pavilion & Museums, Brighton & Hove in response to current priorities within the museums and heritage sector.

The Global Heritage Management programme offered by The University of Manchester is a dynamic, interdisciplinary programme designed for those passionate about shaping the future of heritage practice and theory.

The Visual, Material and Museum Anthropology from the University of Oxford acts as a terminal degree but will also prepare you for doctoral research by introducing a wide range of theories and perspectives on museum anthropology, visual anthropology, and material culture theory, as well as practical field- and museum-based research methodologies.

The MA Museum Cultures at Birkbeck, University of London is a comprehensive programme designed to explore the complexities of museums and their cultural significance. This course can be pursued either full-time over one year or part-time over two years, with classes held on campus during evenings to accommodate various schedules.

The University of Aberdeen offers a Master of Science (MSc) in Cultural Heritage, designed for both full-time and part-time study over a duration of either 12 or 24 months. This programme equips students with essential knowledge and skills for a career in cultural heritage, focusing on practical applications and theoretical frameworks.

The MSc in Cultural and Creative Communication at the University of Aberdeen offers a comprehensive exploration of the cultural and creative sectors. This full-time or part-time programme can be completed in 12 or 24 months, providing students with the skills to engage with cultural industries effectively.