80 Master's degrees in Museum Studies in England, United Kingdom

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 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.

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.

This MA in Museum Studies from University College London (UCL) provides a broad academic and professional training in all aspects of museum work, and encourages students to reflect on the concept of the museum and its associated practices. Grounded in museum practice and research, the programme looks at all types of museums.

This Art Gallery and Museum Studies MA programme from the University of Leeds aims to provide you with a critical understanding of issues in curatorship, museology and museum management. 

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 Conservation of Archaeological and Museum Objects (Diss) programme offered by Durham University combines theoretical knowledge with specialist practical skills. It equips you with the investigative skills to answer some of the complex conservation and archaeological questions posed by ancient and historic artefacts and explores ways to safeguard valuable objects.

Museum Studies (Joint Degree with Effat University) blends theoretical and practical training, inviting students to explore the world of curation and museology while developing the critical and creative tools needed to navigate the rapidly changing landscape of museum practice.

The Exhibition Studies (Part-time) students from Liverpool John Moores University engage with histories and methods of exhibition culture, with specific emphasis on socially engaged practices. Students study community-based curatorial methodologies as well as the mediation of curatorial projects in galleries, museums, and biennials.

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 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 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 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 Cultural Heritage Management programme at the Royal Agricultural University is a professional master degree designed for the modern heritage sector. This course offers a flexible study mode for students, with a duration of one year full-time or up to six years part-time, providing essential skills for the industry.

The Museums and Galleries in Education MA programme offered at the University College London (UCL) combines academic study with professional educational practice in museums, galleries and heritage sites, looking at influential contemporary and historic theories in museum and gallery education. 

Museum Studies (Joint Degree with IAU) at SOAS University of London blends theoretical and practical training, inviting students to explore the world of curation and museology while developing the critical and creative tools needed to navigate the rapidly changing landscape of museum practice.