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Curating Collections and Heritage MA
University of Brighton

Curating Collections and Heritage MA

UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON

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Full time | Moulsecoomb Place Campus | 1 year | SEP-26

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-26

Key information
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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Art Curation

Course Summary

This vocational masters degree is delivered in partnership with Brighton & Hove Museums in response to priorities within the museums and heritage sector.Join us and you will investigate, question and debate the contemporary museum and heritage sector. You will study areas that are key to building a successful career in the industry, such as care and development of collections, policy and digitisation.You will be challenged to consider a range of theoretical and methodological approaches, and all modules feature practical learning and experience.If you choose 60 credits of business modules you can graduate with the award title Curating Collections and Heritage with Management MA.

Modules

Caring for Collections and Their Users (20 Credits) - Core
Museums and Collections in Context and Caring for Collections and Their Users (20 credits each) are partner modules that will support you to consider the critical questions of the museum and collections sector, exploring and debating the role and purpose of museums and collections, the ethical responsibilities involved, and key issues in collections care, learning, inclusivity and audience development. The modules feature seminar discussion, guest lectures and hands-on workshops dealing with conservation and disaster planning. They are also designed to support students who are undertaking or hope to take their Associateship of the Museums Association qualification, and can be taken as freestanding modules.
Heritage in a Global Context - Core
Museums and Collections in Context (20 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,720

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£18,792

Entry requirements

Successful applicants will normally have a BA(Hons) degree at level of 2:1 or higher, or its international equivalent, in a related subject such as history of art, history or anthropology. Candidates from other disciplinary backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Candidates with 2:2 awards or equivalent professional experience will also be considered. For example, employment or voluntary experience in fields related to museums, galleries, public art, heritage, education and publishing will be taken into consideration.

Applicants who wish to take business modules as part of their programme will also need to demonstrate three years of management experience as an employee or volunteer in a related organisation.

University information

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The University of Brighton is a strong choice for postgraduate students looking to develop their professional careers, whether by advancing to the next level or changing the direction of their work entirely. Brighton has been rated 58th in the UK for research quality according to Complete University Guide 2026. Brighton has a lively academic community of around 3,000 postgraduate students, studying a wide range of subject areas, and working...more

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