Museum, Gallery and Heritage Studies MPhil, PhD 36 months PHD Programme By Newcastle University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Carry out original research in museum, gallery and heritage studies through this research degree.


As an MPhil or PhD student in Museum, Gallery and Heritage Studies you'll be based in the department of Media, Culture and Heritage (MCH). MCH is a leading academic centre for research and teaching at Newcastle. It is internationally renowned for its research. It secures significant support from a variety of funders, such as the UK Research Councils and the European Commission.


You'll join a thriving, high-profile interdisciplinary research community of postgraduate research students and experienced academic researchers who are key figures in their fields.


Our academic supervisors have significant experience and expertise in interdisciplinary research. They practice in the UK and abroad.


We place emphasis on empirical research and a grounding in professional practice. Our research alumni have been successful in securing careers in:


  • academia
  • governmental organisations
  • the cultural and creative industry sectors worldwide


Our research students pursue a variety of topics that explore both historical and contemporary issues with local, national and international dimensions. They have also consistently achieved high submission and completion rates in their chosen programme of study. Recent student research topics in MCH include:


  • the social roles and regulation of art museum education in China and Taiwan
  • changing interpretations of World Cultural Heritage
  • uses of archaeological heritage in Turkey
  • digital tools of promoting heritage as tourist destinations in Mexico
  • decolonization of museums in Scandinavia
  • understanding volunteer motivations at heritage sites in the UK


Key research themes


Our key research themes are:


  • Cultural politics and policy
  • Identity, community and place
  • Media and representation

Programme overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Carry out original research in museum, gallery and heritage studies through this research degree.


As an MPhil or PhD student in Museum, Gallery and Heritage Studies you'll be based in the department of Media, Culture and Heritage (MCH). MCH is a leading academic centre for research and teaching at Newcastle. It is internationally renowned for its research. It secures significant support from a variety of funders, such as the UK Research Councils and the European Commission.


You'll join a thriving, high-profile interdisciplinary research community of postgraduate research students and experienced academic researchers who are key figures in their fields.


Our academic supervisors have significant experience and expertise in interdisciplinary research. They practice in the UK and abroad.


We place emphasis on empirical research and a grounding in professional practice. Our research alumni have been successful in securing careers in:


  • academia
  • governmental organisations
  • the cultural and creative industry sectors worldwide


Our research students pursue a variety of topics that explore both historical and contemporary issues with local, national and international dimensions. They have also consistently achieved high submission and completion rates in their chosen programme of study. Recent student research topics in MCH include:


  • the social roles and regulation of art museum education in China and Taiwan
  • changing interpretations of World Cultural Heritage
  • uses of archaeological heritage in Turkey
  • digital tools of promoting heritage as tourist destinations in Mexico
  • decolonization of museums in Scandinavia
  • understanding volunteer motivations at heritage sites in the UK


Key research themes


Our key research themes are:


  • Cultural politics and policy
  • Identity, community and place
  • Media and representation

Admission Requirements

100+
7+
3.3+
76+
135+

A 2:1 honours degree and preferably a merit master's degree, or an international equivalent. We may ask you to attend an interview either in person, via telephone or Skype.

36 Months
Jan
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
5,238 GBP
International
24,400 GBP

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