Program Overview
The Museums at University of Westminster is a MA programme in Humanities 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 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 Museums 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 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Museums programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Current Issues in Museum and Gallery Studies
- Major research project
- Art museums and contemporary culture
- Collecting today: curating, presenting and managing collections
- Curating contemporary art
- Education, learning and events
- Exhibiting photography
- London museums
- Museum narratives
- Online museums and galleries
- Representing world cultures
- Work placement
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You will normally be required to have a good first degree or equivalent. Applications from mature candidates with demonstrable relevant work experience and relevant professional qualifications are welcomed. In these cases, you may be required to undertake a written entrance test in the form of a short 1,500-word essay, and may also be required to assemble a work experience portfolio (consisting of testimonials, job descriptions etc). If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS score of 6.5, with at least 6.5 in each other element.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Westminster 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 of Westminster
University of Westminster
City of Westminster, United Kingdom
University of Westminster is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-14
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
