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PostgraduateMA

Museum Cultures

Birkbeck, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£22,980Per Year (Intl)
£11,340Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Museum Cultures at Birkbeck, University of London is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about shaping public narratives. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Museums and galleries are contested zones. How history is presented and to whom, and what constitutes culture, have been discussed in the press, in academia and in museums themselves. This MA Museum Cultures introduces you to the long history of museums and to some of the pressing issues that face them today. International tuition fees are £22,980 per year, home/UK fees are £11,340 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Class and the country house
Museum professionalism
Why choose this course?
Highlights
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry Requirements A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in a relevant subject or equivalent (for example, professional experience). For students applying for the MA with a degree in a subject other than history of art, the one-year, part-time Graduate Certificate in Art History can be used as a conversion course. Students who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate with Merit will normally be guaranteed a place on this course. Applications are reviewed on their individual merits a

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£22,980

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£22,980

Home Student Fee

£11,340

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
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About Birkbeck, University of London

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