The School of Museum Studies is pleased to offer two £1,000 scholarships for October 2012 entry to its distance learning Masters in Learning and Visitor Studies in Museums and Galleries programme. The scholarships will be paid as a reduction in the course fee and are open to new UK/EU and international applicants.

MA Learning and Visitor Studies in Museums and Galleries

This pioneering and innovative distance learning masters programme aims to provide students with the necessary high-quality skills and knowledge to engage critically and creatively with the theory and practice of museum learning and visitor studies. The course has been developed in partnership with the Research Centre for Museums and Galleries in the School of Museum Studies.

It is designed for those who have some experience of working in museums, galleries or related organizations and who have an interest in the museum and gallery as a learning environment. It is particularly aimed at those who already work in education and learning in the museum and gallery sector, and is suitable for those in early or mid career or working as freelance staff. It is also suitable for those not currently employed in museums who which to enter the profession.

The course will help students develop both their expertise in this field and a more in depth understanding of museum-based learning. It will enable participants to develop practical evaluation and research skills and will appeal to all those interested in communication and understanding visitors and who wish to develop their expertise in this area. The theory and practice of education and visitor studies in museums and galleries is transferable to other cultural organizations such as archives, cathedral and natural/cultural heritage sites.

The course is international in scope and will be relevant to students wherever they are based in the world.

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Entry Requirements

Applicants should have a good second-class honours degree (or equivalent qualification) or a minimum of five years’ relevant work experience. In addition, some applicants may have some experience - often in a voluntary capacity - of working in museums, galleries, or related institutions.

The scholarships are open to suitable UK/EU and International (i.e., outside the EU) applicants. The scholarships are not open to existing students on the MA Learning and Visitor Studies programme.

The scholarships are for distance learning study only and applicants must be able to commence their studies in October 2012.

Apply Now

Applicants should submit their application for October 2012 entry to the MA Learning and Visitor Studies programme together with the required supporting documents (references, evidence of academic attainment, etc.) no later than 31 August 2012.

Applications should be submitted electronically using the online application system.

Please note that the scholarships will be allocated on the basis of the overall strength of the application - including consideration of previous academic attainment, relevant experience, references, and personal statement.

IMPORTANT - In the Fees and Financial Support section of the application, you must state that you wish to be considered for a "October 2012 Learning and Visitor Studies Scholarship"

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