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A Master of Arts (MA) in Museum Studies involves a comprehensive look at museum and gallery collections, including the interpretation of the gallery and the study of cultural heritage preservation. This program will offer students an opportunity to learn about the ins and outs of museums and learn the skills to develop a career within the heritage, gallery or museum sector. Students who are unfami… Read more

A Master of Arts (MA) in Museum Studies involves a comprehensive look at museum and gallery collections, including the interpretation of the gallery and the study of cultural heritage preservation. This program will offer students an opportunity to learn about the ins and outs of museums and learn the skills to develop a career within the heritage, gallery or museum sector.

Students who are unfamiliar with the program might ask, what is an MA in Museum Studies? This program is an in depth study of the cultural heritage movement and the theoretical and practical aspects of working within a variety of associated institutions. Some of the courses offered include managing museums and cultural heritage, contemporary art, skills for cultural heritage, interdisciplinary methods for heritage research, museum theory and history, the study of exhibitions and more.

Students who embark in this master's program can benefit from learning a variety of skills that can be used in different aspects of life, and not just in a historical institution. From managerial skills to community outreach and object-based learning, students will cover it all with this course. Students may also benefit from internship possibilities to work at a cultural heritage institution or opportunities to work on an archaeological excavation or similar heritage project. 

Each program cost will vary depending on the institution it is offered at and which country the institution is located. Prospective students should research the program thoroughly to determine if the courses match their career goals, and then contact the institution directly for specific registration fees and associated costs.

Graduates of the program may find themselves in high demand for a variety of positions, including archaeologist, genealogist, historian, museum owner, operator or manager, or philosopher. Students may also opt to further their education and become a professor or educator of various historical or archaeological topics.

This master's program can be studied full time or part time. The part time option is ideal for students with jobs or prior engagements who intend to achieve their master's while still keeping their existing schedule. 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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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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Part-time
English
Online
 

MA in Heritage Management
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Bath Spa University
Bath , United Kingdom

Combine placements and projects with robust conceptual thinking through this dynamic MA course.

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Combine placements and projects with robust conceptual thinking through this dynamic MA course. -
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Full-time
Part-time
English
Campus
 

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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Full-time
2 years
English
Campus
 

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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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Full-time
12 months
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. -
MA
Full-time
2 years
English
Jan 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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Full-time
Part-time
English
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
 

Leadership in Museum Education
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Bank Street College Of Education
New York , USA

Our master’s degree program in Leadership in Museum Education is a two-year program, culminating in an MSEd, and all graduate classes are beginning this September.

Our master’s degree program in Leadership in Museum Education is a two-year program, culminating in an MSEd, and all graduate classes are beginning this September. -
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English
Sep 2021
 

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

The master’s program in history and museum combines studies in the history of a particular area or areas with professional training for a career in the museum field.

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The master’s program in history and museum combines studies in the history of a particular area or areas with professional training for a career in the museum field. -
MA
Full-time
2 years
English
Campus
 

MA in Museum Education
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Tufts University - Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Medford , USA

The Museum Education program, offered by the Department of Education, is designed for those interested in pursuing careers in art, history, science, and children’s museums. Wi ... +

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The Museum Education program, offered by the Department of Education, is designed for those interested in pursuing careers in art, history, science, and children’s museums. With its convenient location just a few miles from downtown Boston, Tufts offers easy access to the area's many museums, academic, and cultural institutions. -
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Full-time
Part-time
2 years
English
Campus
 

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