214 Full-time Master's degrees in Museum Studies

The first of its kind in the country, Maryland Institute College of Art's degree in Curatorial Practice prepares students to expand the role of curators--engaging audiences more effectively by proposing alternative models of exhibition-making, institution-building, and social justice through art.

The Heritage Management (Hons) degree at Bath Spa University is an engaging programme that spans one year for full-time students. This course allows you to immerse yourself in the dynamic field of heritage management, combining theoretical knowledge with practical experience. It is designed to equip you with essential skills for a successful career in heritage.

The Contemporary Curatorial Practice (Research) is offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg full-time over one year or part-time over two years.  

The MFA in Curatorial Studies at the University of Kentucky prepares students for careers in the expanding field of curatorial practice.

The Museum and Heritage Development course from Nottingham Trent University  is an innovative professional practice-based course exploring new approaches to the successful and sustainable development of museums and heritage sites and the development of the workforce.

The Art History (Critical Curatorial Studies) M.A. at the University of British Columbia is a full-time, in-person programme based in Vancouver. Spanning approximately 2.6 years, this public study mode course blends advanced theoretical scholarship with practical exhibition experience to prepare the next generation of curators.

The Museum Cultures with Curating MA at Birkbeck, University of London, offers a comprehensive exploration of museum practices and curatorial studies. This one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme is designed to equip students with essential skills in curating and museum management, tailored for evening study.

The Art History and Museum Studies program of the Case Western Reserve University is designed to provide you with a broad knowledge of major art historical periods, scholarly and bibliographical resources, and methodologies of art history. 

The Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies degree offered at Ulster University produces the heritage managers and museum curators of the future.

In adopting an anthropological approach to museums, this Anthropology - Museum Anthropology concentration at Georgia State University is distinct from generalized museum studies in examining curation, exhibition and museum practice from a comparative and global perspective that sees museums as dynamic institutions embedded in particular social and cultural contexts.

Durham University's unique Museum and Artefact Studies MA will provide you with the high quality training relevant to a career in museums, the cultural heritage sector, and in the academic world.

The MPhil/PhD in Advanced Practices at Goldsmiths, University of London is a comprehensive research programme designed to span 3-4 years for full-time students and 4-6 years for those studying part-time. This degree offers a unique opportunity to engage with innovative methodologies and practices in the arts and cultural sectors.

The MFA in Curating at Goldsmiths, University of London is a two-year full-time or four-year part-time programme. This advanced degree equips students with the skills to engage in contemporary curatorial practices, fostering professional development and critical thinking in a collaborative environment.

Anthropologists repeatedly ask questions about the human experience. The Anthropology programme is offered by the School of Anthropology at The University of Arizona. 

The MA programme in Sustainable Heritage Management at Aarhus University provides students with the theoretical insight and practical skills to meet the complex demands of contemporary heritage work. 

The Museum Anthropology programme at Columbia University offers a comprehensive M.Sc. curriculum designed for aspiring curators and researchers. This public study mode course provides deep insights into cultural heritage and curation. Students benefit from a rigorous academic environment during their full-time duration.

The Museum Studies MA program offered at San Francisco State University is designed to provide professional training in major areas of museum work.

The interdisciplinary Museum and Field Studies program of the University of Colorado at Boulder is administered by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History, in conjunction with the departments of anthropology; history; art history; ecology and evolutionary biology; and geological sciences; as well as other departments.

The Master of Arts in Museum Studies at Syracuse University offers a curriculum of hands-on training, research, scholarship and design that prepares you for a wide range of positions in all aspects of museums and cultural heritage.

The Art History - Museum Studies program at Virginia Commonwealth University is to equip students with requisite knowledge, skills and theoretical foundation to embark on successful careers in academia and/or museums.