Overview

This Museum Studies MA course from the University of York gives you the opportunity to focus on museums, education and interpretation, and digital heritage. You'll also study contemporary issues of inclusion, wellbeing, public benefit and decolonising collections. The course combines critical academic study in museology with practical applications, and a curated museum placement in a local museum.

The programme at the University of York is enhanced by collaboration with our heritage partners, including York Museums Trust, York Archaeological Trust, Leeds Museums and Galleries, local authorities, heritage bodies, third sector and commercial organisations.

Career opportunities:

You will engage with practical applications of museum practices through module assessment and a curated museum placement. You'll develop a wide range of employability skills by giving presentations, by writing management, exhibition or media plans, and working directly with local museums.

Graduates have gone on to careers in archaeology and heritage-related organisations across the UK and abroad. You'll also develop transferable skills that are applicable to a multitude of careers beyond archaeology and heritage.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Issues in Museums

Museums, Audiences and Interpretation

Curated Placement Module

Presenting Historic Houses

Sustainable Conservation Challenges

Digital Creativity

Thinking through Material Culture

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-04 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

York, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

87

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61

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

2:1 or equivalent in a Archaeology or a related subject such as History, History of Art, English, Geography, Anthropology, Politics or any related field.
Mature students or those with less conventional qualifications but with relevant professional experience and enthusiasm for this field will be considered. To find out if your professional experience or qualifications are appropriate, please contact the Course Director.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27250 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12500 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part-time (2 years) National: £6,250
Part-time (2 years) International : £13,625
Part-time (3 years) National: £4,167
Part-time (3 years) International : £9,083

Living costs

York

United Kingdom

646 - 1124 GBP / month

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Funding

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