17 Museology Master's Degree Programs

The international curriculum of the Master in Arts, Museology, and Curatorship is aimed at discussing the different methodologies in the fields of valorization of the arts, museology, and curatorship from an international perspective.

The Master in Art Curating and Management aims to train professionals to work in the contemporary cultural and art system, at the national and international levels, and in different roles: independent curators, art critics and journalists, contemporary art museum supervisors in research offices and archives, art foundation consultants, gallery assistants and gallery managers, advisors for auction houses and collectors, coordinators and curators of art archives, organizers of contemporary art festivals and exhibitions.

Learn how to interpret, analyse and tell about reality with the language of art as you create exhibitions, shows and cultural events. This is what awaits you in the Master’s Course in Curatorial Practice at IED Firenze

The MLitt in Museum and Heritage Studies prepares students for employment in museums with broad training in all types of museums, galleries, and other heritage facilities. The MLitt in Museum and Heritage Studies is a taught postgraduate programme run by the Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Studies, in association with the School of Art History and the Museums of the University of St Andrews.

Praxis strengthens your skills in exhibition-making and art mediation while fostering a critical understanding of how contemporary art operates within society. Through interdisciplinary study and practical curatorial training, you gain experience in real-world projects and collaborations. The programme’s international faculty of curators, writers and scholars guides you toward innovative work in the contemporary art field.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Museum Studies, sponsored by Saudi Arabia's Museums Commission and offered by SOAS and Effat University, combines theoretical and practical training, including hands-on experience with museum objects. Graduates can convert to an MA in Museum Studies with an additional dissertation module.

The 32-unit Master in Museum Studies program emphasizes social justice and curatorial practice; education and new technologies; collections management and heritage preservation; non-profit and museum management; financial and project management; and museums and the law.

The inter-university master's degree provides training to its students to respond to the growing demand for professionals in study, research and cultural management linked to historic cities, museums, the art market, tourism and, in general, the cultural heritage of a historical-artistic nature.

The SOAS-IAU Postgraduate Diploma in Museum Studies, sponsored by the Saudi Museums Commission, offers expert training in curatorial roles, object handling, and digital curating. Gain hands-on experience and global insights, with top students eligible for MA sponsorship. Transition to an MA with a 2026 dissertation module.

Offering graduate students an exceptional opportunity to explore and experiment with contemporary art, media, and design through engagement with history, theory, and criticism within curatorial practice. The Master of Fine Arts in Criticism & Curatorial Practice program offers graduate students an exceptional opportunity to explore and experiment with contemporary art, media, and design through engagement with history, theory, and criticism within curatorial practice. OCAD University’s distinctive program focuses uniquely on the practices of curating and criticism, leading to the Master of Fine Arts degree. Our graduate faculty and adjunct faculty include practicing curators and critics who bring deep intellectual and professional expertise to the studies of criticism and curatorial practice. OCAD University’s reputation for excellence entices internationally renowned authorities to its annual Artist-in-Residence program and assists students to establish programmatic internships in Canada and abroad. The MFA in Criticism & Curatorial Practice is a full-time, 60-credit program normally completed within two academic years or five sequential semesters. With the Program Director’s approval, some part-time students may be admitted with a more flexible completion schedule.

Explore ways to generate new opportunities within the museum education sector by conceptualizing innovative and participatory formats. Museums provide a unique environment where the intersection of history and the present is conveyed through visual language, facilitating a heightened sense of observation. Steering and innovating pathways for diverse audiences transform the museum experience into a crucial instrument for unraveling the past and cultivating knowledge that extends into the future.

The Master in History of Art and Museum Studies degree is awarded from Sorbonne University in Paris and delivered by world-class academics at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi. The programme offers diverse approaches to the theory and history of museums, their missions and functions.

The MFA in Curatorial Studies is designed to help students develop a deep understanding of how to organize, interpret, and present art and cultural projects. The program combines coursework, hands-on ...

The Master of Curatorial Studies in Fine Arts (Research) program is designed to help students develop a deep understanding of curatorial practice and the role of curators in contemporary art. It offer...

The Master in Museum Studies program offers a comprehensive education designed to prepare students for various roles within museums, galleries, and similar cultural institutions. The curriculum covers...