Overview

Course Learning and Teaching

The Museum and Artefact Studies MA course at Durham University is mainly delivered through a mixture of lectures, tutorials and practical classes. Typically lectures provide key information on a particular area, and identify the main areas for discussion and debate in the Museums sector. Tutorials, seminars and workshops then provide opportunities for you to discuss and debate particular issues or areas, based on the knowledge that you have gained through your lectures and through independent study outside formal contact hours. Finally, practical classes allow you to gain direct experience of practical and interpretative skills in Museum and Artefact Studies through placements and curating an exhibition and/or developing an educational programme for the University Museums.

The balance of these types of activities changes throughout the course, as you develop your knowledge and ability as independent learners , giving you the opportunity to engage in research, professional practice, and developing and demonstrating research skills in a particular area of the subject. The course aims to develop these key attributes thereby preparing you for work or further study once you have completed the course.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Debating Heritage and Museums;

Museum Principles and Practice;

Artefact Studies;

Care of Collections;

Museum;
Research Paper.

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , National

More details

Applicants needing a student visa must submit postgraduate applications by end July, while those not requiring a visa must apply by end August.

Language

English

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120

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80

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Durham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Archaeology Museum Studies View 115 other Masters in Archaeology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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80

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Subject requirements, level and grade

Applicants should hold, or expect to be awarded, a 2:1 Honours degree or an international equivalent, such as a GPA of 3.3 or above and hold some museum work experience.

Reference Requirements

One satisfactory reference is required.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

29000 GBP / year

≈ 29000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12800 GBP / year

≈ 12800 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part Time Fees

Home students £7,100 per year
International students £16,000 per year

Living costs

Durham

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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

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