Duration and mode of study

Two years (Masters) or 18 months (Postgraduate Diploma) by distance learning. All students will apply for the MA. You will then have the option to register on the MSc or Diploma at any time during the course.

Start dates

April and October each year.

Entry requirements

Normally at least a good second class honours degree or equivalent, or a minimum of five years’ relevant work experience. In addition, many applicants will have some experience, often in a voluntary capacity, of working in museums, galleries, or related organisations.

Fees

These are the total course fees.

2012/13

MA/Postgraduate Diploma

Home/EU: £7,350

International: £12,270

International discount: £10,235 (eligible countries)

Course aims

To equip you with historical, current and emerging theories, concepts, issues, techniques and practice in education and visitor studies in museums and cognate fields. The programme provides training both for professionals involved in museum education, learning and visitor studies and for those who wish to undertake further research in the field.

A Master of Science (MSc) can be awarded in preference to a Master of Arts (MA) where the dissertation concerns a science collection or museum, or where the nature of the investigation can be termed ‘scientific’.

Course Module

• Education in the museum: frameworks for practice
• Learning in the museum
• Developing learning resources
• Visitor Studies: Evaluation and research

Teaching and assessment methods

You will undertake a programme of supported, self-directed study. Most of the materials necessary to complete the course are mailed to the students, with further materials available online. Support is provided by a team of specialist tutors. An optional summer school offers opportunities for face-to-face interaction and networking with fellow distance learners and staff. An optional winter school provides students with the opportunity to work intensively for two days on evaluation techniques. This is tutored by staff from RCMG (the Research Centre for Museums and Galleries, part of the School of Museum Studies).The course is continuously assessed. Students who achieve the required standard and who wish to work towards a Masters degree, complete a dissertation.

Contact

Admissions Secretary
T: 0116 252 3963
F: 0116 252 3960
museum.studies@le.ac.uk
www.le.ac.uk/museumstudies

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