MA Museum Cultures with Curating at Birkbeck, University of London

Museums establish powerful narratives of progress and primitivism, knowledge and ignorance, inclusion and exclusion. Our MA Museum Cultures with Curating offers you the chance to combine study of the history and cultural significance of museums with opportunities for professional museum experience.

Faculty: School of Historical Studies  |  Duration: One year full-time, on campus; Two years part-time, on campus  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On this course you will learn about the role and impact of the museum and the curator, thus preparing you for a wide range of careers in the sector. You will benefit from an intensive week of daytime classes studying current curating issues and practices. Compulsory modules include If you have any queries, you can contact our admissions tutor,, Dorigen Caldwell, ..

Career pathways

Jobs gained by some of our BA and MA graduates include: Head of Learning, Design Museum, Curator, Schools Programmes, Tate Modern, Curatorial Assistant, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Curatorial Officer, National Army Museum, Collections Systems Lead, Victoria & Albert Museum, Head of Campaign Management, Science Museum, Curator, Handel House Museum, Head Curator, National Maritime Museum, Director, Foundling Museum, Curator, British Art 1850-1915, Tate Britain.

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