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This distinctive interdisciplinary program prepares future museum and heritage specialists to navigate diverse cultural, economic, and political landscapes essential for modern challenges. The curriculum features internships, language acquisition, and at least three European study periods. Students will benefit from world-class instruction, research opportunities, and practical experience across international contexts, while participating in current discussions about museum studies, heritage preservation, and educational methodologies. The program's international mobility components enable participants to learn within different European academic environments. Partner institutions comprise the University of Glasgow, University of Tartu, Radboud University, University of Malta, University College Cork (UCC), National University of Ireland (NUIG), and Trinity College Dublin (TCD). Annual summer schools organized by associate partners like the European Museum Academy (hosted at various European museums) and Mexico's Universidad Iberoamericana complement the curriculum. The program features lectures by renowned academics and policy experts, along with second language instruction and professional placements.
Career prospects
This collaboratively designed program provides graduates with theoretical knowledge, research capabilities, and practical competencies for diverse cultural heritage careers. Employment opportunities span museums, galleries, historic properties, heritage locations, and advisory services, encompassing positions from visitor engagement and educational programming to collections care, exhibition development, promotional activities, and administrative leadership.
2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in History, Art History, Architecture, Anthropology, Archaeology, Cultural Studies, Literature, Language Studies, Arts Education, Sociology or Philosophy.
Applicants should provide either a Scholarship application form or Self-Funded application form depending on their application.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic and Academic Online (not General Training): 6.5 with no subtests under 6.0
TOEFL (ibt, mybest or athome): 90 overall with Reading 20; Listening 19; Speaking 19; Writing 21
Pearsons PTE Academic: 59 with minimum 59 in all subtests
Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): 176 overall, no subtest less than 169
Oxford English Test: 7 overall with no subtest less than 6
LanguageCert Academic SELT: 70 overall with no subtest less than 60