Our MA Art Gallery and Museum Studies course is ideal if you are considering a career in this sector and want to gain practical experience through placements during your studies, or if you are a professional and want to further develop your practice.
The course 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.
Applicants will normally have a good honours degree (minimum Upper Second) in a relevant discipline such as, Art History, Archaeology, History, History and Philosophy of Science, Anthropology, Classics, English, Fine Art or Photography. You must also have some work experience (including voluntary work) in a museum, gallery or other relevant organisation.
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/courses/list/01100/ma-art-gallery-and-museum-studies/
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