Program Overview
The Museums and Galleries in Education at University College London (UCL) is a MA programme in Education over 12 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 education. 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 Museums and Galleries in Education 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 15,525 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,145 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Museums and Galleries in Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
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The course consists of two compulsory modules, two optional modules, and the Dissertation Work Placement module OR two compulsory modules, three optional modules and the Report module.
Compulsory Modules:
- Issues in Museums & Galleries in Education
- Responsive Museums & Galleries: Inclusion & Outreach in practice
- Dissertation: Work Placement OR Report
Recommended Optional Modules (NB: other modules from the MA Art Education, Culture and Practice course are available subject to approval by the Course Leader):
- Critical Heritage: Themes, Practices and Issues
- Contemporary Art & Artists in Education
- Curation and Education
- Material & Virtual Cultures: Transforming the Museum and Gallery Experience
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The course consists of two compulsory modules, two optional modules, and the Dissertation Work Placement module OR two compulsory modules, three optional modules and the Report module.
Year 1:
Compulsory Modules:
- Issues in Museums & Galleries in Education
- Responsive Museums & Galleries: Inclusion & Outreach in practice
Year 2:
Compulsory Modules:
- Dissertation: Work Placement OR Report
Year 1 and Year 2 - Recommended Optional Modules (NB: other modules from the MA Art Education, Culture and Practice course are available subject to approval by the Course Leader):
- Critical Heritage: Themes, Practices and Issues
- Contemporary Art & Artists in Education
- Curation and Education
- Material & Virtual Cultures: Transforming the Museum and Gallery Experience
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The course consists of two compulsory modules, two optional modules, and the Dissertation Work Placement module OR two compulsory modules, three optional modules and the Report module.
It is expected that you will begin your studies with the compulsory module Issues in Museums & Galleries in Education and that you will sit either the Dissertation: Work Placement module OR the Report module in your final year of study. The second compulsory module Responsive Museums: Inclusion and Outreach in practice can be taken in Years 1-5 depending on an individual's study pattern and following discussions with their Personal Tutor.
Compulsory modules
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 15,525 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,145 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 15,525 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,145 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University College London (UCL) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University College London (UCL)
University College London (UCL)
London, UK
University College London, which operates as UCL, is a public research university in London, England. It is a member institution of the federal University of London, and is the second-largest...
University Profile- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months