Program Overview
The Museum Practice MPrac at Newcastle University is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Museum Practice MPrac programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Museum Practice MPrac programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
You will study modules on this course. A module is a unit of a course with its own approved aims and outcomes and assessment methods.
The module information below is intended to provide an example of what you will study.
Our teaching is informed by research. Course content changes periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.
Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.
To find out more please see our terms and conditions.
Optional modules availability
Some courses have optional modules. Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.
Compulsory modules
In Semester 1, you will take the following three compulsory modules that will give you a broad understanding of the sector and its contexts:
- Museums, Galleries and Heritage in Society (20 credits)
- Understanding Objects, Collections and Stories in Museums, Galleries & Heritage (20 credits)
- Working with Collections, Communities and Archives in Museums (20 credits)
In Semester 2, all Museum Studies students take this compulsory module:
- Producing Curatorial Projects for Museum Audiences (20 credits)
Optional modules
You’ll also choose two optional modules from the following that will allow you to explore your interests further:
- Digital Communication for Cultural Institutions and Organisations (20 credits)
- Management Practices in Museum, Galleries and Heritage Studies (20 credits)
- Museum, Gallery, Heritage Practice (10-day placement) (20 credits) *
In Semester 3, you will choose to either take a 25-day placement* with a reflective assignment (6,000 words - 60 credits) or carry out a research dissertation (8,000 words - 60 credits).
*You can choose either the 10-day placement module in Semester 2 or the 25-day placement in Semester 3.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
A 2:1 honours degree, or an international equivalent, in any subject.
You must also successfully complete the\xc2\xa0Museum Studies MA\xc2\xa0in order to progress on to the MPrac.
We will also consider your application\xc2\xa0if you have lower or non-standard qualifications and relevant professional experience in the museum, gallery and heritage sectors.
If you have borderline or non-standard qualifications we may contact you to request more information. \xc2\xa0We may ask you to attend an interview either in person, via telephone or Skype.
International StudentsTo study this course you need to meet the following\xc2\xa0English\xc2\xa0Language requirements:
Direct Entry: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in writing, 6.0 in speaking and 5.5 in all other sub-skills).
Pre-sessional English Language courses are accepted\xc2\xa0as an alternative entry to this course.
Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but\xc2\xa0we also accept a wide range of English Language tests.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About Newcastle University
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
The University of Newcastle upon Tyne, which trades as Newcastle University, is a public research university based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It has overseas campuses in Singapore and...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months