Overview

In the 21st century, leading museums, galleries and heritage practice began to make use of socially engaged approaches. This Socially Engaged Practice in Museums and Galleries (Distance Learning) programme at University of Leicester will examine the role of museums and practitioners in shaping society's understandings of contemporary issues, upholding values of inclusivity and accessibility, and ensuring that museums benefit their communities. Choosing to study Socially Engaged Practice in Museums and Galleries will give you access to leading research and practice on the impact that museums and galleries can have on advocating for social justice and human rights, and how they might better explore and address the contemporary issues that face our societies.

Key facts

This course is based on research that has been undertaken over the last 15 years by the Research Centre for Museums and Galleries (RCMG) at Leicester, and draws on broader global shifts in practice. It will introduce you to cutting-edge examples of socially-driven professional practice and challenge you to think deeply about the role of culture in society and the characteristics of socially purposeful museums and galleries.
Over the course, you will engage critically and creatively with areas such as:

partnership working

participatory practices

learning and education

design and experience

visitor studies and audience research

leadership at all levels of an organisation

how socially engaged practice can be embedded into the work of museums and galleries
Our Museum Studies graduates have been employed in some of the largest and most prestigious museums and galleries worldwide, in addition to some smaller specialist and local institutions.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Exploring Socially Engaged Practice in Museums and Galleries

Engaging Audiences: Education, Learning and Participation

Research and Evaluation for Socially Engaged Museum and Gallery Practice

Project in Practice: Developing Socially Engaged Practice in Museums and Galleries

Dissertation

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Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-23 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Leicester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

In recognition of the diverse employment needs of the culture sector, we recognise and credit a range of prior qualifications and experiences.

Either a first class or second class degree, which can be in any subject area.

Or be able to demonstrate equivalent skills and aptitudes through the possession of a professional or vocational qualification and/or the accrual of relevant work experiences. Relevant experience can come from a wide spectrum of work or voluntary environments but clear evidence of this experience must be provided.

You should be able to demonstrate a commitment to, or strong interest in, museums, galleries, or other kinds of heritage or cultural organisation.

If you do not have a degree, you will be asked complete an assessment, such as an essay, so as to demonstrate your readiness for postgraduate study. Clear guidance will be provided on assessment criteria. You may also be required to attend an interview.

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Tuition Fees

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9475 GBP / year

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5475 GBP / year

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Funding

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