Overview
Key facts
- The Museum Education programme of the University of Glasgow will offer opportunity for a blend of experiential and online learning. A variety of locations, varying from customised tutorial rooms and arts studios to state of the art object rooms and teaching labs, providing world-class infrastructure to support high quality teaching and learning.
- The city of Glasgow has a rich cultural base and you will be encouraged to engage with the rich source of museum learning that world class museums such as the Hunterian, Kelvingrove, Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) The Burrell Collection, People’s Palace, Riverside Museum and St. Mungo Museum of Religious Arts have to offer.
- In Summer 2016, Kelvin Hall will launch as a centre of cultural excellence, having accessible storage to thousands of objects of historical, social and cultural significance from the collections of the Hunterian, Glasgow museums and the National Library of Scotland. You will have access to these objects and will extend your knowledge and understanding of the value and importance of using such objects for educational purposes.
- You will also undertake a placement in a site of your choosing. You will engage with staff in order to learn from their expertise and experience and you will share your own knowledge and skills, so that a synthesis of knowledge and practices are nurtured to the benefit of all.
- You will have the exciting opportunity to take part in various field trips to museums around Scotland.
Career prospects
- This is a unique opportunity for teachers to secure a Masters qualification that will not only enhance their career prospects but that will extend, strengthen and instil confidence in their knowledge and skills in terms of learning in and through the museum. For those wishing to enter the field of museum education, or who already work in the sector, the programme offers students the opportunity to develop both practical skills and to apply theoretical knowledge through the placement.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Access And Inclusion
- Contemporary Research Theory And Methods In Social And Pedagogical Contexts
- Museums, Education And Curriculum Development
- The Museum As A Source For Learning
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Campus Location
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification in any subject
- A copy (or copies) of your official degree certificate(s) (if you have already completed your degree)
- A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained
- Official English translations of the certificate(s) and transcript(s)
- One reference letter on headed paper
- Evidence of your English language ability (if your first language is not English)
- A copy of the photo page of your passport (Non-EU students only)
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents26460 GBP / year≈ 26460 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents11367 GBP / year≈ 11367 GBP / year
Living costs
Glasgow
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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