239 Master's degrees in Museum Studies

The Museum Studies programme at New York University offers a comprehensive professional education for those pursuing careers in the cultural sector. This master degree provides flexible study options through a public study mode, ensuring students gain essential expertise in curation and heritage management over the duration.

The M.Sc. in World Heritage Management and Conservation at University College Dublin is a professional programme delivered on campus. This one-year, full-time course provides essential expertise in protecting natural and cultural assets. It is designed for those seeking to excel in global heritage site management.

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.

The Art MFA program offered at University of Southern California is a two-year, full-time, studio-based program located in the center of Los Angeles. The expansive city is home to a vital local art community and international gallery and museum scene with five arts districts: Downtown, Culver City, Mid-Wilshire, Hollywood and Chinatown.

The M.A. program in Museum Professions at Seton Hall University prepares students for professional careers in museums and other cultural institutions through challenging coursework and concrete experience, melding the theoretical with the practical.

The University of San Francisco offers a unique master’s degree in Museum Studies where students prepare for leadership positions in artistic, cultural, and heritage organizations that operate in a constantly changing social dynamic.

The Curating Art and Cultures (Heritage Studies) programme of the University of Amsterdam is a unique, two-year Dual Master's programme designed to train the curators and (museum) researchers of the future. The programme is offered jointly by the UvA, the VU University and leading museums in the Netherlands (a.o. Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Van Abbe Museum).

The Museum and Heritage Studies program at the Australian National University draws on our strong connections with Canberra’s leading cultural and collecting institutions to prepare you for an innovative career in this field.   

The Master of Arts in Museum Studies degree program at Western Illinois University will prepare students for diverse types of work associated with museums, including museum administration, collections management, exhibition development, museum education, volunteerism, and fundraising.

The Master in Conservation and Restoration from Universidade Nova de Lisboa helps you become a professional with the necessary knowledge, tools, training and understanding to act independently in the field of cultural heritage preservation for the benefit of present and future generations.

The Museum Cultures with Collections Management (Part-time) programme at Birkbeck, University of London, offers an M.A. degree. This course spans two years and is designed for those interested in exploring museum studies alongside practical collections management. Classes are held in the evenings, allowing for flexible attendance while gaining valuable insights into the museum sector.

The master’s programme in Art History and Museum Studies at Leiden University is uniquely positioned at the intersection of Art History and Museum Studies. Informed by leading interdisciplinary research, this degree provides you with a strong academic foundation for a variety of careers in museums, galleries and heritage institutions.

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.

Within the Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies (Professional) program from Deakin University you'll make a difference in the cultural heritage sector by developing your knowledge and research skills. Specialise in the areas you want to take your career.

This specialist Master of Curatorial Studies in Fine Arts (Research) at The University of Western Australia provides a high status and professional qualification suitable for graduates wishing to enter the museum profession in Australia or overseas as curators, exhibition organisers or researchers. 

The Art and Art Education - Museum Education M.A. at Columbia University is a public study programme designed for aspiring educators. This degree type focuses on the intersection of civic institutions and pedagogy. Students engage in comprehensive training over a standard duration to master museum-based instructional practices.

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.

The Curating Art and Cultures course is a two-year programme is a unique, two-year programme offered jointly by Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, the University of Amsterdam (UvA), and leading museums and cultural institutions in the Netherlands. 

Are you interested in the profession of curator? And are you looking for a programme that offers the practical experience necessary to pursue a successful curatorial career? Then apply to our Curatorial Studies programme from University of Groningen!

This Screen Cultures and Curatorial Studies course from Queen's University multidisciplinary and professionally oriented program provides students with a wide range of course options and professional opportunities, including academia, arts management, programming, media production (from mainstream media to artistic and activist production), and curation.