Museums and Galleries in Education , MA, at University College London (UCL)

Museums and Galleries in Education , MA, University College London (UCL)

the United Kingdom

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MA	Full-time, Part-time	1 - 2 year	January, April, October	find out	find out

About Museums and Galleries in Education , MA - at University College London (UCL)

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This masters degree will:

combine academic study with professional educational practice in museums
look at influential contemporary and historic theories in museum and gallery education
use museum and gallery collections as a basis for curriculum development
interpret heritage sites – for example, gardens, industrial sites and historic buildings
increase your understanding of historic and cultural influences on collections
articulate a rigorous argument for learning through culture
understand the impact of social networking and digital technology on learning in the cultural sector.

Features

This masters degree provides an opportunity to:

carry out a practical and theoretical study of museums and galleries as educational resources
engage with current funding and policy within the cultural sector
debate digitally enhanced learning in museums and galleries
learn on site with education staff at national, regional and university collections
gain flexible access to a range of historic and contemporary sites
have a 20-day placement in a museum, gallery or heritage site, where you will conduct a piece of research (full-time students only).

Who is this programme for?

People who are interested in working in informal learning in the cultural sector including gallery and museum educators, heritage interpreters, arts administrators, artists, designers, lecturers and primary and secondary teachers.

Entry requirements

A good first degree in a subject related to the arts, humanities or science, and professional or voluntary experience in museums, galleries or heritage.

Core topics

Issues in museum studies
Inclusion and outreach in museums and galleries
Material and virtual culture.

Entry requirements

1. Students are normally required to have a minimum overall IELTS score of 7.0 for direct entry, with a score of no lower than 6.0 for writing and 6.5 for reading. 2. A good first degree in a subject related to the arts, humanities or science, and professional or voluntary experience in museums, galleries or heritage.

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