MA Museums, Galleries and Contemporary Culture at University of Westminster

Programme overview

The Museums, Galleries and Contemporary Culture MA examines how cultural institutions are changing to meet the needs of the twenty-first century. It is designed for those pursuing careers as museum professionals, curators or arts organisers, and builds conceptual and practical skills in curatorship, museology and museum management.

Department: Art, Design and Visual Culture | Duration: 1 year | Intake: Full-time - January 2027; Part-time day - January 2027; Full-time - September 2027; Part-time day - September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Engaging the Archive, Exhibiting Photography, Heritage in Action, Management in Cultural and Heritage Institutions, Museum Narratives, Audiences and Programming, Representing World Cultures, Social Justice and Representational Practices in Cultural Institutions and Work Placement in Cultural Institutions.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for positions across the cultural sector. Students are supported to take internships, work placements and projects with cultural institutions in central London.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2) in a relevant discipline including culture and heritage studies, visual arts and media, languages and literature, and history. All applications from any prospective student without a degree in a relevant area or without higher education qualifications, including from candidates with demonstrable relevant work experience and relevant professional qualifications, will be carefully considered. Applicants may be asked to supply a written response to a set text to demonstrate suitability for the course. If your first language is not English, you should have an IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in all components. Applicants are required to submit one academic or professional reference.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,900 a year (2026/27). UK tuition fee per academic year Source

International applicants: GBP 20,000 a year (2026/27). International tuition fee per academic year Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time

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