Overview

The Art Gallery and Museum Studies course from The University of Manchester will see you examine diverse issues related to museum theory and practice, visit numerous museums, galleries and cultural organisations, and discuss ideas and issues with professionals and academics in the field.You will take advantage of our excellent links to cultural organisations to access a range of exciting and valuable work placements.Past placements have been at the Manchester Museum, The Whitworth, Tate Liverpool, Manchester Art Gallery, Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester International Festival, The Royal Exchange Theatre and Chorlton Arts Festival, to name a few.

You'll also have opportunities to design and participate in live projects with cultural and heritage organisations in Manchester.

Career opportunities

This course offers an important entry-level qualification for anyone seeking to pursue a career in museums or galleries.

It is also a valuable resource for continuing professional development for mid-career professionals.

In addition, the MA provides a thorough training in the skills needed to do further postgraduate research.

These skills in research design and planning are transferable to jobs in the museum sector, as well as being a vital first step to PhD research.

Job destinations vary according to the interests, ambitions and skills of each individual, but most of our students are successful in obtaining professional posts in collections, exhibitions, education, interpretation, or some aspect of museum/arts management soon after completing the MA.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dissertation

Managing Collections
Exhibitions

Heritage, Museums & Conflict

Documentary Filmmaking in the Arts & Humanities

Health Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Visual Arts Museum Studies View 94 other Masters in Museum Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

2

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Relevant academic backgrounds include Art History, Archaeology, History, History and Philosophy of Science, Anthropology, Classics, English.

You must provide a statement of purpose outlining any work experience (including voluntary work) you have in a museum, gallery, or other related institution.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

28500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28500 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

14000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14000 GBP per year during 12 months.

MA (part-time)

UK students (per annum): £7,000
International, including EU, students (per annum): £14,250

Living costs for Manchester

645 - 1197 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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