Master of Arts in Museum and Gallery Studies

This course offers experience working alongside professionals in museums and galleries in the context of a scholarly, critically informed programme of study. Students explore contemporary issues and practices, including those relating to collections, exhibitions and audiences today. All students have the chance to compete for our annual awards in Community Engagement and Outstanding Creative Practice.

Research projects in museums and galleries enable you to develop and pursue your own interests and gain valuable skills in critical analysis and creative practice.

Applicants should have a 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject area, which may include:

a humanities subject, such as art history design history, English literature, film and media studies, cultural studies, philosophy,
a social sciences subject, such as geography, archaeology, anthropology, sociology, history or education,
a practice-based degree in an area such as fine art, design or architecture, or
a business- or management-related course.
We also welcome students with relevant professional practice experience should they not hold a higher education qualification.

For those students without professional experience in museums and galleries, voluntary museum work is not a requirement for acceptance on the course.
All non-UK applicants must meet our English language requirement, which is Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no element below 5.5. Make sure you read our full guidance about English language requirements, which includes details of other qualifications we consider.
English language requirements at Kingston University
TOEFL iBT - 88 Overall grades -(R=22, L=21, S=23, W=22) Individual skills
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) - 59 Overall grades-(R, L, S, W = 59) Individual skills