Leicester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD Museum Studies - Art and its Institutions Histories and Practices in Leicester United Kingdom | University of Leicester
University of Leicester
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Leicester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
16,200
(c. USD21,695.2)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
For half a century, we've built worldwide recognition for pioneering ideas and innovative approaches in museum studies. Doctoral candidates undertake an autonomous research initiative with support from an advisory team. PhD scholars conduct independent investigations supervised by academic mentors. The maximum enrollment duration before submitting a thesis is 4 years for full-time students or 7 years for distance learners. Typically, active research (encompassing experiments, lab work, field studies, and data gathering) spans 3-3.5 years full-time or 6-6.5 years for remote study. Following active research, students may apply for a writing-up phase lasting up to one year. The combined research and writing phases cannot surpass the total permitted registration time. Theses generally shouldn't exceed 80,000 words and must offer novel scholarly insights with publication-worthy content. Candidates must successfully defend their dissertation in an oral examination (viva voce) to receive their degree.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least first class or upper second class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution and a first class or 2:1 equivalent for a Masters degree.
You should have a good knowledge of the field of Museum Studies, however, we recognise that knowledge acquired in other fields from palaeontology to Modern Languages can serve as a strong foundation for PhD study of museums, galleries and heritage.
Students undertaking a PhD in Museum, Gallery and Heritage Practice will usually be working professionals. We will also consider individuals working outside of these formal relationships on the basis of their proposal or an agreed relationship with a museum or heritage organisation. We will consider individuals working in peripheral or commercial organisations associated with this sector (commercial gallery managers, trustees, environmental scientists, tourism officers and so on). We will consider non-professionals where the project has a strong practice-based element (such as a collection or heritage survey).
Make sure we offer PhD supervision in the area in which you want to work.
Download and save the Research Proposal Form. Complete all sections of the form telling us what you want to research, how you intend to do it, and why it is worth doing and how, with reference to existing practice and research, it constitutes an original investigation. When you are ready to apply for your place you will need to upload the form to the Research Proposal section of your online application form.
You might be interested in signing up for our 5 week online course 'Discovering Your PhD Potential: Writing a Research Proposal. The course is offered through FutureLearn where you can register your interest for the next available course.
Prepare your supporting documents - with your application you need to include proof that you meet the academic entry requirements and the English language entry requirements
Include all relevant certificates/diplomas and transcripts
international applicants must provide official copies of their entire course transcripts including explanations of the mark schemes used
supporting documents not in English must be provided with a certified English translation
CV
In addition to uploading the above documents please enter contact details for two academic (not personal) referees who can comment on your suitability for the research degree programme or upload letters of reference if already available
Personal Statement
Submit your online application using the Apply button at the bottom of this page. Upload your supporting documents and completed Research Proposal Form.
IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
TOEFL iBT - 90
You should have a good knowledge of the field of Museum Studies, however, we recognise that knowledge acquired in other fields from palaeontology to Modern Languages can serve as a strong foundation for PhD study of museums, galleries and heritage.
Students undertaking a PhD in Museum, Gallery and Heritage Practice will usually be working professionals. We will also consider individuals working outside of these formal relationships on the basis of their proposal or an agreed relationship with a museum or heritage organisation. We will consider individuals working in peripheral or commercial organisations associated with this sector (commercial gallery managers, trustees, environmental scientists, tourism officers and so on). We will consider non-professionals where the project has a strong practice-based element (such as a collection or heritage survey).
Make sure we offer PhD supervision in the area in which you want to work.
Download and save the Research Proposal Form. Complete all sections of the form telling us what you want to research, how you intend to do it, and why it is worth doing and how, with reference to existing practice and research, it constitutes an original investigation. When you are ready to apply for your place you will need to upload the form to the Research Proposal section of your online application form.
You might be interested in signing up for our 5 week online course 'Discovering Your PhD Potential: Writing a Research Proposal. The course is offered through FutureLearn where you can register your interest for the next available course.
Prepare your supporting documents - with your application you need to include proof that you meet the academic entry requirements and the English language entry requirements
Include all relevant certificates/diplomas and transcripts
international applicants must provide official copies of their entire course transcripts including explanations of the mark schemes used
supporting documents not in English must be provided with a certified English translation
CV
In addition to uploading the above documents please enter contact details for two academic (not personal) referees who can comment on your suitability for the research degree programme or upload letters of reference if already available
Personal Statement
Submit your online application using the Apply button at the bottom of this page. Upload your supporting documents and completed Research Proposal Form.
IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
TOEFL iBT - 90
Tuition
GBP
16,200