Museum, Gallery and Heritage Studies MPhil, PhD at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Carry out original research in museum, gallery and heritage studies through this research degree. As an MPhil or PhD student in Museum, Gallery and Heritage Studies you'll be based in the department of Media, Culture and Heritage (MCH). MCH is a leading academic centre for research and teaching at Newcastle.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Department: School of Arts and Cultures | Duration: MPhil full time: 1 year; MPhil part time: 2 years; PhD full time: 3 years; PhD part time: 6 years | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027; January 2028 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our research students pursue a variety of topics that explore both historical and contemporary issues with local, national and international dimensions. They have also consistently achieved high submission and completion rates in their chosen programme of study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree and preferably a merit master's degree, or an international equivalent. We may ask you to attend an interview either in person, via telephone or Skype. English language: IELTS 7 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills).

International applicants: GBP 25,250 a year (2027/28). MPhil full time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2027; January 2028

Duration: MPhil full time: 1 year; MPhil part time: 2 years; PhD full time: 3 years; PhD part time: 6 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/8834f-5/#how-to-apply

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