Overview

The Museum Studies course from Newcastle University covers a broad range of issues encountered in museum work. They'll provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to move into or enhance a career in museums.

You'll gain a competitive edge by curating group exhibitions or organising and delivering complex education and learning events within one of the North East’s flagship venues; the Great North Museum: Hancock

They've been educating museum professionals since 1993 and the course is well established internationally. They encourage a hands-on approach, involving major input from museum professionals working regionally, nationally and internationally.

These professionals range from small, independent museums to those who curate national and international collections.

In addition to the expertise in museum studies, the city of Newcastle and the wider region offer a wonderful resource. They have over 80 regional museums and galleries and many heritage sites including two UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Durham Cathedral and Hadrian’s Wall. Much of the region's countryside is designated as National Park or Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Career opportunities

They'll equip you with the skills and knowledge needed for a career in the museums and heritage sector. The course attracts graduates from across the globe and students are given the opportunity to build a portfolio of work that translates globally.

On successful completion of the course students can be employed in the following roles:

Curator / Senior Curator / Assistant Curator

Exhibitions and Displays Officer

Cultural Participation and Community Curator

Inclusion Coordinator

Museum Collections and Operations Manager

Exhibition Designer

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Museums, Galleries and Heritage in Society

Understanding Objects, Collections and Stories in Museums, Galleries & Heritage

Working with Collections, Communities and Archives in Museums

Producing Curatorial Projects for Museum Audiences

Digital Communication for Cultural Institutions and Organisations

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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More details

There is no application closing date for this course. It is suggested international students apply at least two months before the course starts.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

A PGDip is awarded if you successfully complete all of the taught modules (120 credits).

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in any subject.

They will also consider your application if you have non-standard qualifications and/or relevant professional experience in the museum, gallery and heritage sectors.

If you have borderline or non-standard qualifications we may contact you to request more information. They may ask you to attend an interview either in person, via telephone or Skype.

English Language requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25900 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

11400 GBP / year

≈ 11400 GBP / year

Additional Details

MA UK Part time: £5,700

PGDip Full time

Home - £7,600

International - £17,250

PGDip Part time - £3,800

Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 GBP / month

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

Funding

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