214 Full-time Master's degrees in Museum Studies

The Graduate Diploma in World Heritage Management from University College Dublin builds on knowledge and skills gained in the first year, developing more comprehensive knowledge and further specialisation in World Heritage Conservation.

The MA in Cultural Heritage Management at the University of Lincoln is a one-year full-time programme designed to equip students with the necessary skills for leadership roles in the cultural heritage sector. This course offers part-time study options and focuses on practical experiences and theoretical insights to enhance understanding of heritage management.

The Museum Studies program at Arts University Plymouth offers a unique opportunity to reimagine the role of the museum within contemporary socio-political debates, working with The Box, Plymouth's award-winning museum, art collection, gallery and archive and a range of regional and national museums and collections.

The MA in Curating and Collections at the University of the Arts London (UAL) is a 15-month full-time programme that immerses students in the practical and theoretical aspects of curating. This course offers hands-on experience in developing curatorial projects and organising exhibitions, preparing graduates for careers in the arts sector.

The Heritage Management programme offered by Bath Spa University will challenge you to think about what heritage means, help you to set heritage management in its social, political and economic context, and give you the chance to apply your understanding through a range of research and practice-based projects with our regional, national and international partners.

The master's programme in Heritage and Museum Studies at Leiden University focuses on the relationships between past and present, the role of heritage in our society, and how our heritage can contribute to improving the quality of life and the environment.

The International Cultural Heritage Management MA course offered by Durham University aims to introduce you to the issues involved in global cultural heritage management as a foundation for both professional and academic paths. 

The Critical Museum Studies at University at Buffalo is a two-year, full-time M.A. programme. This 36-credit course offers a traditional pedagogical approach with a broad geographical and chronological focus. It serves as an ideal credential for gallery careers or as a foundation for future doctoral research.

The Contemporary Curating programme from Manchester Metropolitan University explores the notion of curatorial practice in contemporary culture by addressing a number of inter-related fields of creative practice and theoretical approaches and situating them in a historical and critical context.

The two-year Art History and Museum Studies program of Tufts University integrates the theoretical study of art history with practical concerns of displaying, managing, and interpreting art objects in a variety of museum settings.

The Curatorial Practices in the Public Sphere MA program at University of Southern California is an intensive Master's-level course in the practice and history of art, curating and critical theory. With a focus on the research and exhibition of contemporary art, instructors with international careers lead students in asking social questions about the exhibition of art and its publics.

The M.A. in Heritage Management of University of Hawaii at Hilo is for students who seek careers in a multitude of governmental agencies, private-sector consulting firms, and in education, who work with the interpretation and preservation of cultural heritage.

The Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage programme of the University of Amsterdam is a unique and innovative interdisciplinary programme aimed at students with a passion for cultural heritage and the desire to combine theory and practice. It offers nine branches of specialisation within Conservation and a separate track in Technical Art History. 

The Art Gallery and Museum Studies course from The University of Manchester is ideal if you are considering a career in this sector and want to gain practical experience through placements during your studies, or if you are a professional and want to further develop your practice.

The Heritage MA at The University of Wales Trinity Saint David offers students an opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of heritage from the perspective of different disciplines, including archaeology and history.

The Moving Image Archiving and Preservation M.Sc. at New York University is a comprehensive two-year, full-time programme. This interdisciplinary course of study, delivered in a public study mode, prepares professionals to manage and protect film, video, and digital collections through rigorous academic and hands-on training.

The Art and Visual Culture Education - Community and Museums program from The University of Arizona will help you obtain an advanced professional understanding within the field of art education.

The Museology M.A. at the University of Florida is a comprehensive master degree delivered through a public study mode. This interdisciplinary programme combines academic rigour with practical museum training over a two-year period, preparing students for professional roles in diverse cultural and scientific institutions.

The Museum Studies (Certificate NDP) program from The University of Arizona allows you to complement your current graduate studies and gain scholarly expertise and practical experience in the field of museum studies.

Fashion and Textile Studies - History, Theory, Museum Practice from Fashion Institute of Technology SUNY combines the rigorous study of fashion and textile history with hands-on training in the analysis, conservation, storage, and exhibition of textile and costume materials, and in collections management and exhibition planning and design.