MA Museums, Galleries And Contemporary Culture

The Museums, Galleries, and Contemporary Culture MA at the University of Westminster is a full-time, postgraduate course that prepares students for professional roles in museums, galleries, and the cultural sector as a whole. This degree program offers theoretical and practical training in key aspects of museum studies, galleries, and contemporary culture.Course Content: The course curriculum places a special emphasis on contemporary issues and is designed for students with a serious interest in contemporary art and culture. Utilizing London’s thriving arts sector for context and case studies, the course covers areas including the theoretical and practical aspects of curatorship, cultural theory, and critical skills in art history.Key Modules: Core modules include Museums and Galleries in the Field, Contemporary Issues for Museums and Galleries, and Dissertation (Museums, Galleries and Contemporary Culture). Other modules students can study include Museums, Markets and Critical Heritage; Museums, Art and Power; Placement. Future Careers: The course prepares students for a range of potential careers in the cultural sector such as curators, educators, marketers, cultural programmers, development professionals, heritage consultants, and museum/gallery managers. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.