Curating Collections and Heritage MA
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    Curating Collections and Heritage MA

    University of Brighton
    University of Brighton
    United Kingdom
    United Kingdom, Brighton
    University Rank:#839
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    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 24,074 / Year
    Next IntakeApril 20, 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 Requirements

    • PTEMin 61
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 85

    English Program Requirements

    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:

    • traditional and digital curating
    • collections and business management
    • marketing
    • media and communications
    • partnerships and fundraising.

    Job titles previous graduates hold or have held include:

    • Community Curator, Kent Mining Museum
    • Marketing & Membership Officer, Salisbury Museum
    • Exhibitions and Collections Officer, Novium Museum, Chichester
    • Archivist, Photographers Gallery, London
    • Program Coordinator, Shrine Empire Gallery, New Delhi
    • Digital Marketing Manager, Towner Art Gallery
    • Collections and Exhibitions Assistant, Glyndebourne
    • Collections and Conservation Manager, Old Police Cells Museum, Brighton.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    24,074 / year

    Curating Collections and Heritage MA

    University of Brighton

    University of Brighton

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Brighton

    Go to Official Website