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Victoria University of Wellington
Master of Museum and Heritage Practice – MMHP
- Wellington, New Zealand
Master
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Get the practical skills, theoretical knowledge, and sector experience you need to work as a museum and heritage professional. Choose from a flexible range of qualifications that can all be completed in a year. Join a programme that's an integral part of New Zealand’s museum and heritage sector. Master of Museum and Heritage Practice - MMHP has been designed for and with the sector to give you the professional development you need for a career in GLAM (galleries, libraries, archives, and museums) or heritage management.
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University of San Francisco - College of Arts & Sciences
MA in Museum Studies
- San Francisco, USA
Master
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The 32-unit Master in Museum Studies program emphasizes social justice and curatorial practice; education and new technologies; collections management and heritage preservation; non-profit and museum management; financial and project management; and museums and the law.
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University of Westminster
Museums, Galleries and Contemporary Culture with Professional Experience MA
- London, United Kingdom
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Museums, Galleries, and Contemporary Culture with Professional Experience MA is a unique course that offers you the opportunity to undertake an extended work placement and gain professional work experience.
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American University
Master of Arts in Arts Management
- Washington, USA
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
As a passionate and purpose-driven arts manager, you help artists find their voice, audiences find their bliss, organizations attract and animate their funding, and communities build thriving and creative places to live, learn, and work. AU’s Arts Management Program will prepare you to make a positive difference in the visual, performing, media, community, online, or emerging arts, and position you to change the art world for the better. Learn and work in the global cultural hub of Washington, DC, alongside business-savvy arts leaders, a vibrant and diverse network of global professionals, and world-respected and innovative faculty. Explore the powerful intersection of research and professional practice through a curriculum that blends them both with hands-on work experiences and real-world insights of alumni and other leading professionals.
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Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
Master in History of Art and Museum Studies
Master
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Master in History of Art and Museum Studies degree is awarded from Sorbonne University in Paris and delivered by world-class academics at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi. The programme offers diverse approaches to the theory and history of museums, their missions and functions.
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The George Washington University - Columbian College of Arts & Sciences
MA in Museum Studies
- Online USA
MA
Full time, Part time
2 years
Distance Learning
English
Established in 1976, the Master of Arts in Museum Studies at George Washington University responds to the evolving museum profession by combining hands-on training with future-focused theoretical engagement. Students gain foundational knowledge about the state of museum work today, practical skills, and the ability to critically engage with developments in the field. Coursework offers both breadth and depth in Collections Management, Museum Management, Exhibitions and Visitor Experience, and Public Engagement.
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University of St Andrews
MLitt in Museum and Heritage Studies
- Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
Master
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The MLitt in Museum and Heritage Studies prepares students for employment in museums with broad training in all types of museums, galleries, and other heritage facilities. The MLitt in Museum and Heritage Studies is a taught postgraduate programme run by the Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Studies, in association with the School of Art History and the Museums of the University of St Andrews.
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Central European University (CEU)
Master of Arts in Museum Studies
- Vienna, Austria
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The two-year master’s degree in Museum Studies is a unique cooperation between Central European University and the Wien Museum, providing students with rigorous academic training in historical studies combined with practical, hands-on museum experience. It combines opportunities for experiential learning at Europe’s leading museums with both foundational coursework in the history and theory of museums, and the multidisciplinary study of the past.
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SOAS University of London
SOAS-IAU Postgraduate Diploma in Museum Studies
- London, United Kingdom
Master
Full time
On-Campus
English
The SOAS-IAU Postgraduate Diploma in Museum Studies, sponsored by the Saudi Museums Commission, offers expert training in curatorial roles, object handling, and digital curating. Gain hands-on experience and global insights, with top students eligible for MA sponsorship. Transition to an MA with a 2026 dissertation module.
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University of Pretoria - Faculty of Humanities
MSocSci (Heritage and Museum Studies)
- Pretoria, South Africa
Master
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Relevant honours degree
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University of Westminster
Museums, Galleries and Contemporary Culture MA
- London, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The Museums, Galleries and Contemporary Culture MA studies how museums, galleries and other cultural institutions are changing to meet the needs of the 21st century. The MA is for you if you're pursuing a career as a curator, arts organiser, museum professional or another cultural manager, and in particular if you want to know how these institutions face contemporary issues. The course looks at the changing role of cultural provision and how agencies, festivals and flexible organisations shape, house, fund, and disseminate culture today. It also gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the contemporary debates about working practices in cultural institutions and the changing context in which organisations operate. The MA focuses on professional practice, and you'll work closely with institutions such as the Museum of London and conduct case studies into creative projects run by organisations as diverse as the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Tate Modern, smaller independent galleries and London-based festivals and arts organisations. Classes are taught off-site at other institutions and involve professionals from the sector as much as possible to give you an understanding of vocational issues and a close involvement in the workplace.
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SOAS University of London
SOAS-Effat University Postgraduate Diploma in Museum Studies: Sponsored by the Saudi Museums Commission
- London, United Kingdom
Master
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The Postgraduate Diploma in Museum Studies, sponsored by Saudi Arabia's Museums Commission and offered by SOAS and Effat University, combines theoretical and practical training, including hands-on experience with museum objects. Graduates can convert to an MA in Museum Studies with an additional dissertation module.
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University of Pretoria - Faculty of Humanities
MSocSci (Heritage and Museum Studies) (Coursework)
- Pretoria, South Africa
Master
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Honours degree in Heritage and Museum Studies or relevant honours degree
CUNY School of Professional Studies
Master of Arts in Museum Studies
MA
Distance Learning
English
Open to everyone, and visited by over 850 million people each year, museums play a critical role in public life and provide communities with a sense of place and a collective heritage.
Arts University Plymouth
Master of Arts in Museum Studies
- Tavistock Place, United Kingdom
MA
English
Our Masters programmes offer you an intensive personal programme of creative and stimulating study within a supportive critical and practical framework that enables you to examine, interrogate and reflect upon the nature and role of your chosen practice.
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A master's degree is a course of study that allows students to take their education in a given field to a level above that which is possible in college. Students interested in pursuing higher education to build successful careers often decide to enroll in master's degree programs.
What is a Master in Museum Studies? This course of study is particularly attractive to students passionate about history and the museum experience, because coursework focuses heavily on these elements. Though each program is unique, most schools require courses in history, anthropology and exhibit design. The goal is to prepare students for demanding careers working in museums, so organization and management skills are also stressed.
One key benefit to completing a master's degree in museum studies is the level of expertise this education provides. Students are well versed in both the theory and practice of running a successful museum. While this is a highly specialized skill set, much of the experience is also applicable to other fields and tasks.
The cost of obtaining a Master in Museum Studies varies, because each program has a slightly different tuition. In order to get a better sense for the cost of enrolling in a given program, contact the school's admissions office.
A master's in museum studies directly lends itself to the many professions that make museums possible. These include curators, museum directors, guides and exhibit designers. Having completed their path of study, graduates are fully prepared to begin running, stocking, and maintaining museums. Museum directors are constantly on the lookout for fresh and ambitious graduates from these programs to fill spots on their staff.
Students who are interested in the field of museum studies are encouraged to apply. Our database contains many schools offering Master in Museum Studies programs, and can help you narrow your list of candidates. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.