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School of Museum Studies
University of Leicester
Museum Studies Building
19 University Road
Leicester LE1 7RF

Tel: +44(0)116 252 3963
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museum.studies@le.ac.uk

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Museum Studies at Leicester

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Welcome to Museum Studies

The University of Leicester's School of Museum Studies has the highest proportion of world-leading rated research in any subject in any UK university (RAE 2008). In its 40 year history, the School of Museum Studies – the only department in the country solely devoted to the study of museums and galleries – has played an influential role in the reinvention of museum theory and practice.

The School has made a significant and sustained contribution to the international cultural sector and the field of museum studies through:

  • Training creative and critical professionals who have transformed organisations and professional practice throughout the world - see 'Study' for more.
  • Producing original, rigorous and internationally influential research - see 'Research' for more.
  • Working collaboratively on a range of pioneering initiatives - see 'Research Centre for Museums and Galleries (RCMG)' for more.

You may study with us either 'on campus' here in Leicester or by distance learning. Check our individual programmes under 'Postgraduate Study'. 

 

 

Postgraduate Study
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Museum 2012: The Socially Purposeful Museum

 

An international conference organised by the National Taipei University of Education, the University of Leicester’s Research Centre for Museums and Galleries, National Museums Liverpool and the National Museum of History, Taipei.

Funding available

Funding for Masters programmes and PhD research, 2012

The School of Museum Studies is delighted to offer funding for Masters Programmes and PhD research for applicants starting in October 2012.  Awards are available for International, Home and EU students.