MA Museum Studies

The MA Museum Studies course at the University of York is a program designed for those interested in pursuing a career in the museum, heritage, and cultural sector. This course provides an opportunity for you to develop vital knowledge, skills and experience indispensable for entry into this competitive field. The course helps students to acquire a solid theoretical understanding of museum matters and brings museum practices and contemporary theoretical issues into focus.Course Content: The course content includes core modules exploring today's theoretical debates engaging the museum, alongside practical modules, where students get to apply learned skills in a variety of professional contexts. Other modules focus on topics such as Exhibitions, Learning and Engagement in Museums, and Museums and Audiences. Key Modules: The key modules in this course typically include Key issues in museum studies, Museums and Audiences, Interpretations, and Collections Development and Management. Future Careers: Graduates from this course go on to work in a wide range of roles in museums, galleries and heritage sites around the world. Some become Curators, Exhibition Designers, Learning Officers, Museum Managers, and Audience Developers.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.