The School of Museum Studies offers two £1,000 scholarships for admission in its distance learning Masters in Learning and Visitor Studies in Museums and Galleries programme in October 2012. The scholarships will be paid as a reduction in the course fee and are open to new UK/EU and international applicants.
This pioneering and innovative distance learning master’s programme aims to offer students with the requisite premium-quality skills and knowledge to engage critically and creatively with the theory and practice of museum learning and visitor studies. The course has been developed in partnership with the Research Centre for Museums and Galleries in the School of Museum Studies.
These scholarships are designed for those who have some experience of working in museums, galleries or related organizations and who have an interest in the museum and gallery as a learning environment. This is particularly aimed at those who already work in education and learning in the museum and gallery sector and is suitable for those in early or mid career or working as freelance staff. It is also suitable for those not currently employed in museums who wish to enter the profession.
The course will help students develop both their expertise in this field and a more in depth understanding of museum-based learning. This will enable participants to develop practical evaluation and research skills and will appeal to all those interested in communication and understanding visitors and who wish to develop their expertise in this area. The theory and practice of education and visitor studies in museums and galleries is transferable to other cultural organizations as archives, cathedral and natural/cultural heritage sites. The course is international in scope and will be relevant to students wherever they are based in the world.
Applicants should have a good second-class honours degree (or equivalent qualification) or a minimum of five years’ relevant work experience. In addition, some applicants may have some experience – often in a voluntary capacity – of working in museums, galleries, or related institutions.
The scholarships are open to suitable UK/EU and International (i.e., outside the EU) applicants. The scholarships are not open to existing students on the MA Learning and Visitor Studies programme.
The scholarships are for distance learning study only and applicants must be able to commence their studies in October 2012.
Closing Date for Applications: 31st August, 2012
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