MA Museums, Galleries and Contemporary Culture

Course Overview This MA prepares you for a dynamic career in the modern cultural sector by critically examining how museums and galleries are evolving to meet 21st-century challenges. You will develop the essential conceptual and practical skills in curatorship, museology, and management needed to succeed as a professional. The program offers a unique, practice-based learning experience through direct collaboration with leading London institutions. Key Program Highlights Gain hands-on professional experience through work placements and live projects Learn directly from sector professionals via partnerships with The Museum of London and The Photographers’ Gallery Develop a critical understanding of contemporary issues like funding, audience engagement, and innovative curation Analyze the changing role of cultural institutions on both a UK and international scale Study at a university ranked 2nd in the UK for Art and Design Research Quality