MA Museums and Galleries in Education

The Museums and Galleries Education MA at University College London (UCL) is a program that serves as a practical, theoretical, and professional pathway to future careers in education and interpretation related to museums and galleries. This course integrates hands-on experience with rigorous academic study and is delivered in collaboration with leading London museums, galleries, and heritage sites, offering students a unique insight into the world of museum education.Course Content: The course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to become effective museum educators. It offers a balance of practice and theory and provides different methods to understand audiences, learning, and the interpretation of artworks or objects. It covers topics such as the History of Museum and Gallery Education, Interpretation for Museums, Galleries, and Heritage, and The Learning Museum: an Introduction.Key Modules: The essential components of this course include four core modules- History of Museum and Gallery Education, Interpretation for Museums, Galleries and Heritage, The Learning Museum: an Introduction, and Museum and Gallery Education: Placement Module. Elective modules include Arts, Heritage and Education in Contemporary Society; Professional Supervision and the White Cube and Beyond.Accreditations: The program is accredited by the University College London, Institute of Education.Future Careers: The Museums and Galleries Education MA opens up a variety of career possibilities. It prepares students for roles in education and interpretation departments of museums and galleries. Graduates of the program have gone on to work in various capacities, including museum education and public programming departments, outreach and community engagement, exhibition development, marketing and communication, and digital education resources design.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.