Leicester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD Museum Studies - Museums, Heritage Sites and Cultural Institutions History and Memory 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. USD21,990.2)
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. 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 distance learning. Following active research, students may apply for a writing-up phase lasting up to one year. The combined research and writing periods cannot surpass the maximum enrollment timeframe. Theses generally shouldn't exceed 80,000 words and must offer novel scholarly contributions with publication-worthy content. Candidates must successfully defend their thesis in an oral examination (viva voce) to earn 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).
CV
Personal statement explaining your interest in the research, your experience, why it is worth doing and why we should consider you.
Copies of your Degree Certificates and Marks Transcripts of study already completed and if possible a transcript to-date of any study currently being undertaken.
If your documents are not in English please include an official translation.
Evidence of English language proficiency if applicable
In the reference section please enter the contact details of your two academic referees in the text boxes provided or upload letters of reference if already available.
IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) - Minimum overall score 6.5 and minimum component score 5.5
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - Internet-based test - Minimum overall score 90 and minimum component score 20
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).
CV
Personal statement explaining your interest in the research, your experience, why it is worth doing and why we should consider you.
Copies of your Degree Certificates and Marks Transcripts of study already completed and if possible a transcript to-date of any study currently being undertaken.
If your documents are not in English please include an official translation.
Evidence of English language proficiency if applicable
In the reference section please enter the contact details of your two academic referees in the text boxes provided or upload letters of reference if already available.
IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) - Minimum overall score 6.5 and minimum component score 5.5
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - Internet-based test - Minimum overall score 90 and minimum component score 20
Tuition
GBP
16,200