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MA MSc PG Dip PG Cert Museum Studies (Hong Kong)

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    MA/MSc/PGDip/PGCert 18 months-2 years by distance learning

Course Description

This distance learning degree will provide you with a thorough understanding of the major theoretical, methodological and professional themes at the forefront of contemporary museum studies. The course will equip you with the skills to creatively and critically apply the knowledge you gain within specific professional contexts.

The Hong Kong course follows the same curriculum as our normal distance learning Museum Studies course, but you will benefit from a local Hong Kong based tutor and a Study Week designed especially for Hong Kong students each year led by academics from the School of Museum Studies. We also run this course with Hong Kong University which has been developed for those based in or near Hong Kong.

To complete the Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip), you will take four core modules, followed by four option modules, giving you the opportunity to delve into your particular interests and to develop your expertise in the field of your choice. The subjects include museum learning, heritage, digital in museums, museums and contemporary issues, and museums and the natural environment, as well as a practice option which is focused on a workplace-based project. You can attain a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) by taking just the four core modules.

If you are taking the MA or MSc, you will also complete a research project on the topic of your choice. For many, it is the most exciting part of the course, as a self-directed opportunity to contribute new ideas, new knowledge, or critique existing scholarship or practice at an advanced academic level. You might choose to write this up as a dissertation, but you could also consider writing a paper, a professional report, or perhaps even producing a film. We look forward to working with you on the possibilities.

Entry Requirements

In recognition of the diverse employment needs of the culture sector, we recognise and credit a range of prior qualifications and experiences.

  • Either a first class or second class degree, which can be in any subject area
  • Or be able to demonstrate equivalent skills and aptitudes through the possession of a professional or vocational qualification and/or the accrual of relevant work experiences. Relevant experience can come from a wide spectrum of work or voluntary environments but clear evidence of this experience must be provided

You should be able to demonstrate a commitment to, or strong interest in, museums, galleries, or other kinds of heritage or cultural organisation.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

There are a number of possible sources of funding: loans and grants, bursaries and scholarships.

Student Destinations

Our graduates are employed in some of the largest and most prestigious museums and galleries worldwide, in addition to some smaller specialist and local institutions. They include:

  • Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
  • British Natural History Museum
  • Chatsworth House
  • Christies
  • Greek Ministry of Culture
  • Greenwich Maritime Museum
  • Imperial War Museum
  • National Galleries of Scotland
  • National Museum Ireland
  • National Trust
  • Rollo Contemporary Art Gallery
  • Royal Armouries
  • Science Museum
  • Guggenheim Museum
  • The British Museum
  • Victoria & Albert Museum
  • York Castle Museum

Module Details

MA/MSc

Core modules

  • The Museum and Change
  • Designing for Creative Lives
  • Objects and Collections: Care, Management and Curation
  • Engaging Audiences

Option modules

Choose four option modules from:

  • Lifelong Learning
  • Museums and the Natural Environment
  • Heritage
  • Digital
  • Museums and Contemporary Issues
  • Practice

Plus your Research project

PGDip

Core modules

  • The Museum and Change
  • Designing for Creative Lives
  • Objects and Collections: Care, Management and Curation
  • Engaging Audiences

Option modules

Choose four option modules from:

  • Lifelong Learning
  • Museums and the Natural Environment
  • Heritage
  • Digital
  • Museums and Contemporary Issues
  • Practice

PGCert

Modules

  • The Museum and Change
  • Designing for Creative Lives
  • Objects and Collections: Care, Management and Curation
  • Engaging Audiences

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