Kingston University: Museum and Gallery Studies
| Institution | Kingston University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Art and Design History |
| Web | www.kingston.ac.uk/postgraduate |
| admissionsops@kingston.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 02033089932 |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
This course offers experience of working alongside professionals in museums and galleries. You will examine contemporary issues and practices, including those relating to collections management, exhibitions and audiences. You will engage in critical analysis and creative practice, conducting research alongside museum professionals and researchers. Research opportunities inside museums and galleries enable you to develop and pursue your own interests
and gain valuable skills. You will be able to manage and curate an exhibition and produce research work.
– The course is taught in partnership with external institutions like the Museum of London, the National Maritime Museum, the V&A, English Heritage and Freud Museum, London.
– Our partnership with Brooklands Museum led to a nomination for the Art Fund’s Museum of the Year 2018, the biggest prize in the UK museum world.
– Kingston University has its own museum and gallery – the Stanley Picker Gallery and Dorich House Museum.
Destinations of students who completed this course include: Tate Gallery, Natural History Museum, V&A, National Gallery, Ministry of Stories, British Council, Imperial War Museum, National Trust, Strawberry Hill House, Ben Uri Gallery, Museum of Brands, Madame Tussaud's, Brooklands Museum, National Maritime Museum, Museo Andino de Historia, Arte y Cultura Viva Peru, William Morris Gallery, Baldwin Gallery, National Museum Prague, Kingston Museum, London Postal Museum, Churchill War Rooms, English Heritage, Historic Royal Palaces, London Bus Museum, Sir John Soane Museum, Wallace Collection, Museum of London, The Barbican .... and many more!
We also have students who have progressed onto PhD studies at University College London, Sheffield Hallam University, Royal Holloway and at Kingston School of Art.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:2 or above honours degree (or its equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Selection includes an interview. |
| Location | Knights Park Grange Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2QJ |
Fees
| EU | 9500 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 9500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 9500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 9500 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 17600 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
This course offers experience of working alongside professionals in museums and galleries. You will examine contemporary issues and practices, including those relating to collections management, exhibitions and audiences. You will engage in critical analysis and creative practice, conducting research alongside museum professionals and researchers. Research opportunities inside museums and galleries enable you to develop and pursue your own interests
and gain valuable skills. You will be able to manage and curate an exhibition and produce research work.
– The course is taught in partnership with external institutions like the Museum of London, the National Maritime Museum, the V&A, English Heritage and Freud Museum, London.
– Our partnership with Brooklands Museum led to a nomination for the Art Fund’s Museum of the Year 2018, the biggest prize in the UK museum world.
– Kingston University has its own museum and gallery – the Stanley Picker Gallery and Dorich House Museum.
Destinations of students who completed this course include: Tate Gallery, Natural History Museum, V&A, National Gallery, Ministry of Stories, British Council, Imperial War Museum, National Trust, Strawberry Hill House, Ben Uri Gallery, Museum of Brands, Madame Tussaud's, Brooklands Museum, National Maritime Museum, Museo Andino de Historia, Arte y Cultura Viva Peru, William Morris Gallery, Baldwin Gallery, National Museum Prague, Kingston Museum, London Postal Museum, Churchill War Rooms, English Heritage, Historic Royal Palaces, London Bus Museum, Sir John Soane Museum, Wallace Collection, Museum of London, The Barbican .... and many more!
We also have students who have progressed onto PhD studies at University College London, Sheffield Hallam University, Royal Holloway and at Kingston School of Art.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:2 or above honours degree (or its equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Selection includes an interview. |
| Location | Knights Park Grange Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2QJ |
Fees
| EU | 5225 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 5225 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 5225 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 5225 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 5225 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 9680 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
The course examines contemporary issues and practices, including collection, interpretation, exhibition, space, place and the city, audiences and communities, institutional purpose, scenario planning and sustainable futures. You will study taught modules covering critical analysis and creative practice, and conduct research around the broad themes and subjects addressed by each module. Modules have been developed in collaboration with, and are taught with museums such as the Museum of London, National Maritime Museum, V and A, and Kingston Museum and Heritage Service.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a good BA(Hons) degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject area, which may include: a humanities subject, such as art history design history, English literature, film and media studies, cultural studies, philosophy; a social sciences subject, such as geography, archaeology, anthropology, sociology, history or education; a practice-based degree in an area such as fine art, design or architecture; or a business or management related course. We also welcome students with relevant professional practice experience should they not hold a higher education qualification. All non-UK applicants must meet our English language requirement, which is Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no element below 5.5. |
| Location | Knights Park Grange Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2QJ |
Fees
| EU | 7600 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 7600 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 7600 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 7600 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 7600 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 15300 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
The course examines contemporary issues and practices, including collection, interpretation, exhibition, space, place and the city, audiences and communities, institutional purpose, scenario planning and sustainable futures. You will study taught modules covering critical analysis and creative practice, and conduct research around the broad themes and subjects addressed by each module. Modules have been developed in collaboration with, and are taught with museums such as the Museum of London, National Maritime Museum, V and A, and Kingston Museum and Heritage Service.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a good BA(Hons) degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject area, which may include: a humanities subject, such as art history design history, English literature, film and media studies, cultural studies, philosophy; a social sciences subject, such as geography, archaeology, anthropology, sociology, history or education; a practice-based degree in an area such as fine art, design or architecture; or a business or management related course. We also welcome students with relevant professional practice experience should they not hold a higher education qualification. All non-UK applicants must meet our English language requirement, which is Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no element below 5.5. |
| Location | Knights Park Grange Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2QJ |
Fees
| EU | 4180 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 4180 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 4180 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4180 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4180 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 8415 GBP for Year 1 |
Kingston University
Overview
A vibrant, modern and supportive University based across four campuses, Kingston offers a wide range of postgraduate taught and research degrees. It offers people from all backgrounds and countries (140 at the last count) the opportunity to make a difference – not only to their own lives, but also to the world around them.
You’ll earn a postgraduate degree with a difference via 118 years of teaching excellence. We will help you to achieve your career goals by putting your academic knowledge into practice, gaining the problem-solving skills and flexibility you need to adapt to the changing ...
Not what you are looking for?
Browse other courses in Arts, Museum studies, Administration or Arts administration, or search our comprehensive database of postgrad programs.Scholarship Opportunity with Postgrad.com
Are you a PG student at this University or have you applied to study a postgraduate program at a university in Europe? Tell us your plans and qualify for a £500.00 PGS Scholarship.
Click here