Master of Science in Museum Studies
University of Glasgow
UK,Scotland
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12 Months
Duration
CAD 26,580/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 0 FREE
Application Fee
Sep 2025
Apply Date
UK, Scotland
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1451
Total Students: 35,000 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
Glasgow G12 8QQ, United Kingdom
Master of Science in Museum Studies
Program Overview
- We are the only Museum Studies programme in the UK accredited by CILIP, the Library and Information Association.
- Opportunities for shorter postgraduate programmes focusing on key professional skills through PGDip and PGCert
- Glasgow’s civic and university collections are some of the richest and most diverse in Europe and are of international standing. The University’s own Hunterian Museum is the oldest public museum in Scotland and has extensive holdings covering fine art, geology, anatomy and the history of medicine.
- You’ll be able to choose from a range of courses involving staff from The Hunterian, Glasgow Museums and the National Library of Scotland, giving you a strong insight into professional and practical issues in the museum and cultural sector.
- Our facilities at Kelvin Hall provide opportunities for developing professional skills including collection management, object-handling, interpretation and public engagement.
- Our partnerships with local and international museums and heritage organisations, including Museums Galleries Scotland and the Smithsonian, provide great opportunities to gain practical experience, including work placements.
- Shared teaching with our sister programme MSc Information Management and Preservation provides students with a broad overview of the cultural heritage sector.
- The Museum Studies Teaching Team have been awarded a College Teaching Excellence Award.
- Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, guest speakers, workshops, individual and group project work. A series of visits provides complementary experience of varied museum institutions and collections, while placements and group project-based learning activities offer opportunities for professional skills development.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 26,580 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in University of Glasgow
CAD 10,224 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
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