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Postgraduate Diploma
University of Leicester
Online
APR-25
18 months
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Postgraduate Diploma
University of Leicester
Online
APR-25
18 months
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Course description
This degree will provide you with the practical and theoretical experience needed to become a creative and effective museum and gallery professional or to further advance your career in the sector.
You will be taught by experts in the field, who have been involved in expanding the academic discipline of museum studies over many years. The course will equip you with a thorough knowledge and critical understanding of current principles, practice, and contemporary debates in Museum Studies.
Over the course you will explore areas such as:
To complete the Postgraduate Diploma, you will take four core modules, followed by four option modules, giving you the opportunity to delve into your particular interests and to develop your expertise in the field of your choice. The subjects include museum learning, heritage, digital in museums, museums and contemporary issues, and museums and the natural environment, as well as a practice option which is focused on a workplace-based project.
Careers and employability
Our graduates are employed in some of the largest and most prestigious museums and galleries worldwide, in addition to some smaller specialist and local institutions. They include:
Students need to have: Either a first class or second class degree, which can be in any subject area; Or be able to demonstrate equivalent skills and aptitudes through the possession of a professional or vocational qualification and/or the accrual of relevant work experiences. Relevant experience can come from a wide spectrum of work or voluntary environments but clear evidence of this experience must be provided. You should be able to demonstrate a commitment to, or strong interest in, museums, galleries, or other kinds of heritage or cultural organisation. If you do not have a degree, you will be asked complete an assessment, such as an essay, so as to demonstrate your readiness for postgraduate study. Clear guidance will be provided on assessment criteria. You may also be required to attend an interview.
Students living in
Domestic
£9,810 per year
Students from Domestic
As an indication of what you might pay, the fees for students who started in 2023/24 were: £9,810 and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2024/25 entry.
£16,380 per year
Students from EU
As an indication of what you might pay, the fees for students who started in 2023/24 were: £16,380 and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2024/25 entry.
£16,380 per year
Students from International
As an indication of what you might pay, the fees for students who started in 2023/24 were: £16,380 and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2024/25 entry.
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