Curating Collections and Heritage MA

University of Brighton

United Kingdom, Brighton

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University of Brighton

United Kingdom , Brighton

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Brighton- Moulsecoomb

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines12-Jan-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,900 / year

Next Intake 12-Jan-2026

Curating Collections and Heritage MA

About

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.

This vocational masters course caters for people looking to progress their careers, as well as those wishing to move into the curation sector.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Degree and experience
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’ management experience as an employee or volunteer in a related organisation. English language requirements
IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. Find out more about the other English qualifications that we accept.

English Program Requirements

English language requirements
IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. Find out more about the other English qualifications that we accept.

Career

Careers

This MA is designed to respond to current industry requirements. You will have unique access to museums and heritage professionals though behind-the-scenes working and guest lecturers.

Students choose option modules and develop areas of specialism but all leave with skills to begin or progress a career in the collections and heritage sector. A combination of practical work experience, industry connections and scholarly knowledge will provide an excellent springboard for working in roles such as: