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Museum Studies PGCert at University of Leicester

University of Leicester, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This distance learning course develops the knowledge and skills for careers in museums, heritage and the cultural sector or preparation for a research degree.

Faculty: College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities  |  Department: Museum Studies  |  Duration: 2 years part-time; 18 months part-time; 8 months part-time  |  Study mode: online  |  Intake: October 2026, April 2027  |  Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

MA, MSc and PGDip students study four core modules (The Museum and Change; Designing for Creative Lives; Objects and Collections: Care, Management and Curation; Engaging Audiences) and four optional modules.

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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 5,600 for the whole programme (2026/27). Fee as listed for the PGCert course. Source

International applicants: GBP 9,700 for the whole programme (2026/27). Fee as listed for the PGCert course. Source

Intake: October 2026, April 2027

Duration: 2 years part-time; 18 months part-time; 8 months part-time

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

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