Museum, Gallery and Heritage Studies PhD

Newcastle University

Carry out original research in museum, gallery and heritage studies through this research degree.As an MPhil or PhD student in Museum, Gallery and Heritage Studies you'll be based in the department of Media, Culture and Heritage (MCH). MCH is a leading academic centre for research and teaching at Newcastle. It is internationally renowned for its research. It secures significant support from a variety of funders, such as the UK Research Councils and the European Commission.You'll join a thriving, high-profile interdisciplinary research community of postgraduate research students and experienced academic researchers who are key figures in their fields.Our academic supervisors have significant experience and expertise in interdisciplinary research. They practice in the UK and abroad.We place emphasis on empirical research and a grounding in professional practice. Our research alumni have been successful in securing careers in:academiagovernmental organisationsthe cultural and creative industry sectors worldwideOur research students pursue a variety of topics that explore both historical and contemporary issues with local, national and international dimensions. They have also consistently achieved high submission and completion rates in their chosen programme of study. Recent student research topics in MCH include:the social roles and regulation of art museum education in China and Taiwanchanging interpretations of World Cultural Heritageuses of archaeological heritage in Turkeydigital tools of promoting heritage as tourist destinations in Mexicodecolonization of museums in Scandinaviaunderstanding volunteer motivations at heritage sites in the UKKey research themesOur key research themes are:Cultural politics and policyIdentity, community and placeMedia and representation