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Socially Engaged Practice in Museums and Galleries MSc at University of Leicester

University of Leicester, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This flexible part-time course develops skills and expertise in addressing contemporary social issues in museums and galleries.

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

Modules include Museums and Transformation: Evidencing Need and Assessing the Impact of Socially Engaged Practice.

Career pathways

Museum Studies graduates have been employed in large museums and galleries worldwide as well as smaller specialist and local institutions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first or second class degree in any subject; a range of prior qualifications and experiences is recognised and credited. English language: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,200 for the whole programme (2026/27). Fee as listed for the MSc course. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,400 for the whole programme (2026/27). Fee as listed for the MSc course. Source

Intake: October 2026, April 2027

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

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