MA Museum and Gallery Studies at Kingston University

Enhance your curatorial portfolio and creative practice. Kingston University’s MA in Museum and Gallery Studies will give you the skills and knowledge you need to tap into a rewarding career in this vibrant industry.

Faculty: Kingston School of Art  |  Duration: 1 year full time / 2 years part time / 2 years full time including professional placement  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time (optional professional placement year)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course examines contemporary issues and practices, including those relating to collections management, interpretation, audiences and exhibition. You will study taught modules covering critical analysis and creative practice, and conduct research around the broad themes and subjects addressed by each module. Year 1 - core modules: Ideas and Institutions, Learning and Experience, Exhibition and Encounter, The Challenge of Change, Major Project. Optional placement year - core modules: Professional Placement.

Career pathways

You’ll complete this course fully equipped to work in museums and galleries across the world. Possible institutions include the Tate Gallery, British Museum, National Gallery, Victoria and Albert Museum, Saudi Art Council and National Folk Museum of Korea.

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