214 Full-time Master's degrees in Museum Studies

The Museums, Galleries and Contemporary Culture degree offered at the University of Westminster examines how cultural institutions are changing to meet the needs of the 21st century. The University of Westminster and its courses are located in London.

The Museum Studies programme from Central European University (CEU) is a unique cooperation between CEU and Wien Museum, providing students with rigorous academic training in historical studies alongside practical museum work experience.   

The flexible research Heritage, Museums and Galleries programme from Newcastle University focuses on our key research themes. These are: cultural politics and policy; identity, community and place; and representation and media.

Based in the international art gallery and museum, MIMA (Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art), this professionally focused Curating programme from Teesside University covers the advanced practical and intellectual requirements of a curator including collections, commissioning, interpretation, engagement, project management and critical theoretical contexts.

The Curating programme from University of Essex teaches you the practice, theory and history of curating in equal measure.

The Managing Art and Cultural Heritage in Global Markets programme of the University of Glasgow aims to explore contemporary issues affecting the market for art and cultural heritage utilising historical, theoretical and experiential models, with the primary aim of better equipping the A & CH professional with the skills necessary to work within a highly complex and growing field worldwide.

The Museum Education programme of the University of Glasgow will provide you with opportunities to develop a critical awareness of the historical, social, political, ethical and philosophical context of educating in and through the museum.

Discover the cultural heritage industry on this master’s degree at the University of Southampton. With the Cultural Heritage Studies (Heritage and Museums) programme you'll gain a behind-the-scenes insight into how museums communicate the past, drawing on our links with museum and heritage partners.

This Education in Museums and Heritage course from University of Glasgow is a uniquely innovative and multidisciplinary programme that equips the next generation of museum and heritage professionals with the ability to engage with the various contexts (cultural, economic, political) that they will encounter and which are needed for the 21st Century. 

Join the Museum Studies programme from Newcastle University. Develop the practical skills essential to work in a museum, whilst engaging with theories and debates on the societal role of museums.

The Archaeology and Heritage Management (Advanced level entry) programme from Flinders University aims to meet the research and professional needs of graduates with an interest in Australian archaeology, archaeological field practice and cultural heritage consultancy.   

The Museum Studies programme of the University of Glasgow offers you the opportunity to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills required to become a versatile museum professional. The programme draws on staff research and expertise in museums, archives, libraries, galleries and digital cultural heritage.

The Museum and Cultural Management programme at Centennial College is a one-year graduate certificate delivered in a public study mode. This professional curriculum focuses on the preservation and presentation of cultural heritage, combining core theory with a 14-week field placement to prepare you for the industry.

The Archaeology and Heritage Management programme from Flinders University aims to meet the research and professional needs of graduates with an interest in Australian archaeology, archaeological field practice and cultural heritage consultancy.    

The Global Heritage (Distance Learning) programme offered by Bangor University explores and evaluates national and international measures and mechanisms that seek to manage and protect tangible and intangible heritage.

The Curating Cultures programme at SOAS University of London  provides an unrivalled opportunity to explore methods and approaches in the curating of the arts of Asia and Africa as well as develop practical curatorial skills in this area.

The Museums, Galleries and Contemporary Culture with Professional Experience programme at the University of Westminster is a unique course that offers you the opportunity to undertake an extended work placement and gain professional work experience. The University of Westminster and its courses are located in London.

The Business and Heritage Management MSc course at the University of Southampton offers a personalised curriculum. It will develop your knowledge and skills in business and archaeology, and make you an effective manager of the world’s heritage.

The Sustainable Heritage Management degree delivered by University of Liverpool challenges you to think about the meanings of heritage. You’ll explore sustainable heritage management in a range of contexts; architectural, urban, social, political, scientific and economic.

Launch your career in the world of museums and curating. Build professional skills and gain hands-on experience with our partnerships with the Museums and Curating degree offered at University of Sussex.