MSc by Research Museum Studies at University of Aberdeen

Programme overview

Interdisciplinary research that examines how museums, galleries, and collections contribute to culture and society.

Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

Career pathways

A PhD in Museum Studies can prepare you for a range of career opportunities within the museums, galleries and heritage sector, such as visitor engagement, research management, curatorial work, and policy development. It also prepares you for an academic position teaching on Museum Studies and related programmes.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for this programme must have a good honours degree in a related subject and must normally provide evidence of postgraduate training in research methods. Applicants must provide a detailed research proposal and two academic references from their most recent academic institution. Students with lengthy professional experience may submit a reference from an employer but should discuss this with the Programme Director in advance. Please see our leaflet: Guidelines for writing a Research Proposal: Guidelines for Writing a Research Proposal. APPLICANTS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO CONTACT POTENTIAL SUPERVISORS BEFORE MAKING AN APPLICATION.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time Home/RUK research rate (set by UKRI); part-time is 50% of the full-time rate. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,700 a year (2026/27). Full-time international rate for research degrees admitted 2026/27; part-time is 50% of the full-time rate. Source

Apply through the official page: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/apply/

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