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It may seem odd to study about places where people study, like museums, but that is partly what students of museology programs do. Earning an MA in museology allows degree holders to run and curate museums and exhibits. What is an MA in Museology? Since museums are constantly changing and updating, it is crucial for them to employ staff members who understand how to build and maintain both informa… Read more

It may seem odd to study about places where people study, like museums, but that is partly what students of museology programs do. Earning an MA in museology allows degree holders to run and curate museums and exhibits.

What is an MA in Museology? Since museums are constantly changing and updating, it is crucial for them to employ staff members who understand how to build and maintain both informational and exciting exhibits. In order to keep operating, most museums depend on donations from supporters and from visitors. This means that the quality of the displays is crucial to the future success of the museum in question. Studying museology is a great way to gain the skills needed to keep museums from all disciplines open and functioning.

Almost without exception, museums hire only professionally educated candidates for the top curative and management positions. The best way to receive such an education is by enrolling in a museum studies MA program.

The cost of obtaining an MA in Museum Studies varies significantly from one school to another. Many students find that price is not the biggest issue, but rather the quality of the education is the most important factor when selecting between MA programs.

Graduates with an MA in Museology most often desire to work in museums, and the job market is particularly competitive since the number of museums is somewhat limited.  Although many people may think of only art museums as potential places for jobs, holders of an MA in Museology can also find work at  zoos, aquariums, universities, national conservatories, children’s museums, and many other institutes of learning.

In order to get the best education possible, interested students must first enroll in a program that caters to their individual needs and skills. One of the best ways to be matched with a perfect museology program is through an online MA search service. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.

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Master of Arts in Museum Studies
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Johns Hopkins University, Advanced Academic Programs
Washington, USA

The Johns Hopkins MA in Museum Studies offers a perspective on the theory and practice of museums in a changing technological, social and political environment. Geared for cur ... +

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The Johns Hopkins MA in Museum Studies offers a perspective on the theory and practice of museums in a changing technological, social and political environment. Geared for current and future museum professionals, it emphasizes technology's critical role in today's museum. It also examines new models of education, exhibition, and business strategies while exploring the role of the museum as an agent of social change. -
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English
Online
 

MA Curation
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Norwich University of the Arts
Norwich, United Kingdom

Hands-on curatorial experience and individual, practice-based projects form the foundation of our MA Curation Masters degree.

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Hands-on curatorial experience and individual, practice-based projects form the foundation of our MA Curation Masters degree. -
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Part-time
English
Sep 2021
Campus
 

MA in Curatorial Practice
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Bath Spa University
Bath, United Kingdom

Study current theory and history, and build your personal curatorial skills and thinking on our innovative curating MA.

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Study current theory and history, and build your personal curatorial skills and thinking on our innovative curating MA. -
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English
Campus
 

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MA in Art History and Museum Studies
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Tufts University - Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Medford, USA

This master's program integrates the theoretical study of art history with practical concerns of displaying, managing, and interpreting art objects in a variety of museum sett ... +

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This master's program integrates the theoretical study of art history with practical concerns of displaying, managing, and interpreting art objects in a variety of museum settings. -
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2 years
English
Campus
 

M.A. in Museum Professions
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Seton Hall University College of Communication and the Arts
South Orange, USA

Our 39-credit Museum Professions Degree is designed to both prepare students for careers in museums and to further refine and enhance the current museum professional’s skill s ... +

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Our 39-credit Museum Professions Degree is designed to both prepare students for careers in museums and to further refine and enhance the current museum professional’s skill set. -
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2 years
English
Campus
 

M.A. in Art & Museum Studies
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Georgetown University - Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Washington, USA

Georgetown University’s M.A. degree program in Art and Museum Studies brings the academic study of art museums together with museum practice and emphasizes the international c ... +

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Georgetown University’s M.A. degree program in Art and Museum Studies brings the academic study of art museums together with museum practice and emphasizes the international contexts of museums in the modern world. Through courses, individual research, and internships, students work closely with Georgetown art history faculty, curators, and other museum professionals in Washington DC, and with faculty specialists at Sotheby's Institute of Art in London or New York. -
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12 months
English
Campus
 

Master of Arts in Curating and Art History
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Lingnan University
Tuen Mun, Hong Kong

Through studying art theories and collections, curatorial practice, art projects, entrepreneurial initiatives, and professional training, MACAH offers students multiple perspe ... +

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Through studying art theories and collections, curatorial practice, art projects, entrepreneurial initiatives, and professional training, MACAH offers students multiple perspectives to explore and engage in the development of art and cultural landscapes in Hong Kong, Asia and beyond. -
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English
Sep 2021
30 Apr 2021
Campus
 

Master in Conservation of Cultural Heritage
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University of Lincoln
Lincoln, United Kingdom

The MA Conservation of Cultural Heritage is a hands-on programme, taught by experts in the field, giving you the opportunity to develop a wide range of advanced conservation s ... +

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The MA Conservation of Cultural Heritage is a hands-on programme, taught by experts in the field, giving you the opportunity to develop a wide range of advanced conservation skills in preparation for a career in the heritage sector. -
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English
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MA Curating Cultures
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SOAS University of London
London, United Kingdom

This programme provides an unrivalled opportunity to explore methods and approaches taken to the curating of the arts of Asia and Africa. It is particularly suitable for those ... +

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This programme provides an unrivalled opportunity to explore methods and approaches taken to the curating of the arts of Asia and Africa. It is particularly suitable for those who wish to develop in the arts sector or cultural industries whether that be in the context of museums, galleries, festivals, online platforms, biennales, and other display contexts. It will also appeal to practising professionals in these areas who are interested in strengthening their knowledge and critical outlook. Themes and issues addressed include but are not limited to histories and ideologies of curating and exhibitions, theories of collecting, interpreting objects, contemporary issues and debates regarding postmodernism, postcolonialism, repatriation and decolonization, curating and writing of exhibition texts and interpretation. Additionally, this programme provides an excellent postgraduate foundation for students interested in pursuing PhD research in the fields of curating and/or Art History/Archaeology of Asia and Africa in general. -
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Part-time
English
27 Sep 2021
30 Jun 2021
Campus
 

MA in Museums, Galleries and Contemporary Culture
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University of Westminster
London, United Kingdom

This course looks at the way that museums, galleries and other cultural institutions are changing to meet the needs of the 21st century. The MA has been designed for students ... +

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This course looks at the way that museums, galleries and other cultural institutions are changing to meet the needs of the 21st century. The MA has been designed for students who wish to work as curators, arts organisers, museum professional and other cultural managers and who want to know in particular how these institutions face contemporary issues. -
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Full-time
Part-time
English
Campus
 

MA in Visual Arts and Curatorial Studies
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NABA
Milan, Italy

NABA’s two-year MA in Visual Arts and Curatorial Studies is the only program in Europe that combines a solid education in visual arts production with highly specialized curato ... +

NABA’s two-year MA in Visual Arts and Curatorial Studies is the only program in Europe that combines a solid education in visual arts production with highly specialized curatorial training. -
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Full-time
2 years
English, Italian
Campus
 

MA in Film Studies, Programming and Curation
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National Film and Television School
Beaconsfield, United Kingdom

A ground-breaking new MA delivered in partnership with the BFI to prepare students to build successful careers in film exhibition, programming, criticism or archival work.

A ground-breaking new MA delivered in partnership with the BFI to prepare students to build successful careers in film exhibition, programming, criticism or archival work. -
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Full-time
2 years
English
Campus
 

MA in Visual Arts Management and Curating
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Richmond The American International University in London
Kensington, United Kingdom

Richmond University’s MA in Visual Arts Management & Curating equips students with the entrepreneurial knowledge and professional skills required to critically engage with ... +

Richmond University’s MA in Visual Arts Management & Curating equips students with the entrepreneurial knowledge and professional skills required to critically engage with global visual cultures of the twenty-first century and become innovative, creative and resilient leaders in their fields. The program is taught in our Kensington campus in Central London where our students benefit from studying in close proximity to Kensington Palace, Royal Albert Hall, Victoria and Albert Museum, Saatchi Gallery and many more art galleries and institutions. -
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Full-time
English
Campus
 

MA Curating Contemporary Art
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Royal College of Art
London, United Kingdom

Commission, curate and programme with London-based and national arts organisations.

Commission, curate and programme with London-based and national arts organisations. -
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Full-time
2 years
English
Campus
 

Master Art Education in Curatorial Studies
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Zurich University of the Arts
Zürich, Switzerland

The professional communication of culture, art, architecture, and design is essential. Education, effective staging, and communication in the area of arts and design have an i ... +

The professional communication of culture, art, architecture, and design is essential. Education, effective staging, and communication in the area of arts and design have an important role to play, in both the public and private sectors, reflecting the shifts currently taking place in cultural production and the creative and cultural industries. In this context, the program in Curatorial Studies will enable the student to work successfully as a curator and/or as an art and culture educator across the entire spectrum of institutional and non-institutional contexts, in the public and private sectors, and in the for-profit and not-for-profit domains. -
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2 years
English
Campus
 

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