Museum Practice and Management PgDip, MA Postgraduate Programme By Ulster University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

In developing the Museum Practice and Management programme we worked closely with the Heritage Council in Ireland, the national agency for the heritage and museum sectors. The course was originally designed to reflect the Museum Standards Programme Ireland combines that with consideration of the standard schemes in UK and further afield. The consideration of standards is placed alongside key debates and issues for the museum sector such as inclusion & diversity, workforce development, decolonisation, and the impact of climate change. There are four modules in the taught part of the programme: Museums and Culture: Policies and Values This module considers the meaning, purposes and impact of museums. It looks at the value of objects, histories of museums as well as issues in relation to governance, museum ethics, social policies and display. It draws on key debates in the museum sector both nationally and internationally and encourages students to reflect upon the potential of museums. Management and Strategy for the Museum Issues of management, marketing, finance and strategic planning are core to this module. Module content explores key thinking and principles in these areas and applies them to the museum sector. We explore and critique the policy frameworks for the museum sector, drawing on examples of practice. Communication and Learning in Museums The focus of this module is museum communication through exhibition development and learning policies. Module content relating to exhibitions focus on the importance of display, writing museum text and evaluation. Content reflects upon contemporary learning theories, how these might be applied in museums, and writing an education policy for a museum. Consideration is also given to engaging lifelong learners and employing new media in museums. Collections Care and Management Collections are the basis on which most museum work is developed. This module considers how to make collection management a strategic part of a museum service. It considers the development of standards and accreditation, issues relating to acquisition and disposal of collections as well as documentation. Content relating to the care of collections consider preventive conservation; care of collections; storage; object handling; movement of collections; disaster planning; and the broader context of collections care. MA Research Project (for those who wish to continue to the Masters) This module gives students the opportunity to conduct supervised research in an area of museum studies, chosen and undertaken in consultation with their tutors.

Programme overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

In developing the Museum Practice and Management programme we worked closely with the Heritage Council in Ireland, the national agency for the heritage and museum sectors. The course was originally designed to reflect the Museum Standards Programme Ireland combines that with consideration of the standard schemes in UK and further afield. The consideration of standards is placed alongside key debates and issues for the museum sector such as inclusion & diversity, workforce development, decolonisation, and the impact of climate change. There are four modules in the taught part of the programme: Museums and Culture: Policies and Values This module considers the meaning, purposes and impact of museums. It looks at the value of objects, histories of museums as well as issues in relation to governance, museum ethics, social policies and display. It draws on key debates in the museum sector both nationally and internationally and encourages students to reflect upon the potential of museums. Management and Strategy for the Museum Issues of management, marketing, finance and strategic planning are core to this module. Module content explores key thinking and principles in these areas and applies them to the museum sector. We explore and critique the policy frameworks for the museum sector, drawing on examples of practice. Communication and Learning in Museums The focus of this module is museum communication through exhibition development and learning policies. Module content relating to exhibitions focus on the importance of display, writing museum text and evaluation. Content reflects upon contemporary learning theories, how these might be applied in museums, and writing an education policy for a museum. Consideration is also given to engaging lifelong learners and employing new media in museums. Collections Care and Management Collections are the basis on which most museum work is developed. This module considers how to make collection management a strategic part of a museum service. It considers the development of standards and accreditation, issues relating to acquisition and disposal of collections as well as documentation. Content relating to the care of collections consider preventive conservation; care of collections; storage; object handling; movement of collections; disaster planning; and the broader context of collections care. MA Research Project (for those who wish to continue to the Masters) This module gives students the opportunity to conduct supervised research in an area of museum studies, chosen and undertaken in consultation with their tutors.

Admission Requirements

We recognise a range of qualifications for admission to our courses. In addition to the specific entry conditions for this course you must also meet the University’s General Entrance Requirements. Entry Requirements Postgraduate Diploma: You should normally hold a degree in a relevant discipline. MA: You should preferably hold a good honours degree in a relevant discipline. Exceptionally, candidates who do not satisfy these requirements may, by virtue of relevant experience or learning, be admitted. Students who satisfactorily complete the Postgraduate Diplomat the required level will automatically be considered for progress to the MA. An interview may form part of the application process. English Language Requirements English language requirements for international applicants The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes. Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores. English language requirements Your country Exemptions and transferability You may choose to complete one module as a stand-alone course (30credits), two modules for a PG Cert (60 credits) and four modules for a Post Graduate Diploma (120 credits). All modules are Master’s level (Level 7).

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