Curating Collections and Heritage

Entry requirements

Degree and experience

Successful applicants will normally have a BA(Hons) degree at level of 2:1 or higher, or its international equivalent, in a related subject such as history of art, history or anthropology. Candidates from other disciplinary backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Candidates with 2:2 awards or equivalent professional experience will also be considered. For example, employment or voluntary experience in fields related to museums, galleries, public art, heritage, education and publishing will be taken into consideration.

Applicants who wish to take business modules as part of their programme will also need to demonstrate three years’ management experience as an employee or volunteer in a related organisation.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This vocational masters degree is delivered in partnership with Brighton & Hove Museums, in response to priorities within the museums and heritage sector.

Join us and you will investigate, question and debate the contemporary museum and heritage sector. You will study areas that are key to building a successful career in the industry, such as care and development of collections, policy and digitisation.

You will be challenged to consider a range of theoretical and methodological approaches and all modules feature practical learning and experience.

If you choose 60 credits of business modules you can graduate with the award title Curating Collections and Heritage with Management MA.

Information for international students

English language requirements - IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.

Fees and funding