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Museum Studies MSc at University of Leicester

University of Leicester, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The MA/MSc Museum Studies combines academic research with the practical skills needed in museums, galleries and heritage organisations, for careers in the sector or further postgraduate study.

Faculty: College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities  |  Department: Museum Studies  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 9 months full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

MA or MSc students undertake supervised research and complete a dissertation or comparable work such as a professional report or proposal.

Career pathways

Students develop professional and transferable skills valued across the museum, heritage and cultural sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A range of prior qualifications and experiences is recognised and credited. English language: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,850 for the whole programme (2027/28). Fee as listed for the MSc course. Source

International applicants: GBP 23,650 for the whole programme (2027/28). Fee as listed for the MSc course. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 9 months full-time

Apply through the official page: https://le.ac.uk/courses/museum-studies-ma-msc

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