Cork,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Museum Studies in Cork Ireland | University College Cork
University College Cork
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Cork Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
17,000
(c. USD19,630.41)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
A full-time, one-year master's program (NFQ level 9) delivered by University College Cork's Department of Archaeology. This course offers comprehensive training in museum operations, including design, administration, and educational programming, while prompting students to critically examine these institutions' modern-day significance. Ideal for aspiring museum professionals or heritage center staff worldwide, as well as those considering doctoral studies in museology. The curriculum blends theoretical knowledge with practical skills, catering to students from diverse academic backgrounds, particularly archaeology, history, and related humanities or social science fields.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Second Class Honours Grade II in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) from a recognized third-level institution, in one of the following disciplines: Archaeology, Anthropology, Folklore, History, Heritage Studies or Local Studies.
Applications will also be considered under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) from graduates in other disciplines who have a demonstrable interest and/or experience in museum work. All applicants will be interviewed.
Duolingo English Test: DET 120 (with a minimum score of 110 in each individual section)
IELTS: 6.5 Overall; 6.0 Individual Skills (academic version)
TOEFL iBT: 90 Overall; Listening 20; Reading 19; Speaking 21; Writing 20
Cambridge Examinations:
C2 Proficiency
C1 Advanced
B2 First
176 overall with no less than 169 in each element of the test
Pearson PTE: Minimum score of 63 with no section score below 59
Tuition
EUR
17,000