Museum Studies

Course Overview

The MA Museum Studies at University of York is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. The programme provides an important review of the European Mesolithic, exploring the ways in which the period has been interpreted from the 19th Century, up to the present day. It also explores key topics such as technology, consumption practices, death and burial, plants and animals, and settlement, drawing on the research carried out in the department. Students have the opportunity to get involved in one of several Mesolithic excavation projects, including nearby Star Carr, site of the oldest house and oldest carpentry in Europe, Howick in Northumberland, and coastal shell middens in Euro... International tuition fees are £27,250 per year, home/UK fees are £12,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £19,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

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