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    History of Art with Collections Management,MA
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    History of Art with Collections Management,MA

    Birkbeck, University of London

    Birkbeck, University of London

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    United Kingdom, London

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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Master by Course Work

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Campuses

    Central London

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesOctober-2026
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    Duration 1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 20,850  / year
    Next Intake October-2026

    History of Art with Collections Management,MA

    About

    Course Overview

    Our MA History of Art with Collections Management will absorb you in the rich and dynamic discipline of the history of art as well as preparing you with the skills and experience you need for the museum workplace with an intensive skills-based Collections Management module.

    You will gain a solid grasp of the key issues and fundamental skills involved in collections management and an insight into the different working practices of various museums and galleries. During an intensive week studying current issues and practices in collections management you will benefit from meeting curators and collections managers in London's museum and galleries sector, and engage in hands-on activities including documentation, cataloguing and issuing loan requests. This course primarily follows an evening timetable, but includes some daytime classes.

    You will also have the opportunity to undertake a ten-week supervised work placement in one of London's thriving museums, galleries or archives. Previous work placements have been offered at the Tate, British Museum, Whitechapel Gallery and Horniman Museum. Past students have documented collections that were previously uncatalogued, helped design and run schools programmes, conducted visitor research and assisted curators in producing exhibitions.

    As well as regular gallery and museum visits, we also offer an exciting study trip abroad every spring.

    Discover the career opportunities available by taking History of Art with Collections Management (MA).

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    A second-class honours degree (2:2 or above).

    For students with a degree in a subject outside the arts and humanities, the one-year part-time Graduate Certificate in History of Art and Architecture can be used as a conversion course. Students who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate with Merit will normally be guaranteed a place on this course.

    Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.

    On your application form, please list all your relevant qualifications and experience, including those you expect to achieve.

    Apply now to secure your place. The earlier you apply, the sooner your application can be considered and you can enrol. You do not need to have completed your current qualification to start your application.

    English Program Requirements

    If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this course is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.

    If you don't meet the minimum IELTS requirement, we offer pre-sessional English courses and foundation programmes to help you improve your English language skills and get your place at Birkbeck.

    Visit the International section of our website to find out more about our English language entry requirements and relevant requirements by country.

    Career

    Graduates can pursue career paths in the creative arts, media and education. Possible professions include:

    • museum/gallery curator
    • arts administrator
    • advertising account executive
    • community arts worker
    • multimedia specialist
    • higher education lecturer.

    Read how undertaking our MA History of Art helped one student secure her dream job at Tate Britain.

    We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 20,850 

    Application Fee

    GBP  
    Birkbeck, University of London

    History of Art with Collections Management,MA

    Birkbeck, University of London

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