University of Aberdeen

The University’s extensive collections are at the heart of the Museum Studies programme. Co-taught by academics and University Collections professional staff, and with input from museum practitioners

Ethnology, Folklore, and Ethnomusicology are disciplines built on the study of culture in context. Ethnologists, folklorists, and ethnomusicologists use ethnographic fieldwork to consider how

Research the history of art, architecture and visual culture, from the Middle Ages to the present day, and become part of a thriving and supportive research community. The Art History Department is

Interdisciplinary research that examines how museums, galleries, and collections contribute to culture and society. A PhD in Museum Studies allows students to embrace their interests in museums and

We live in an increasingly visual world. Images have both power and currency in contemporary society, and play a central role in shaping the world around us. From TV and advertising to social media