Museum Cultures (MA)

Birkbeck's MA Museum Cultures combines study of the history and cultural significance of museums with opportunities for professional museum experience. This programme is suitable for those who are contemplating a career in the museum and gallery sector this programme provides the perfect opportunity to study this expanding and dynamic field in close proximity to world-distinguished museums and galleries. Students may also participate in a 10-week supervised work placement in a museum, gallery or archive. The MA comprises a compulsory module, two option modules, a work placement or an independent research project, and a dissertation. Graduates can pursue jobs in arts management, conservation and policy; in education, marketing and publishing; in the museums and heritage sectors; and in research and academia.