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.

Established in 1976, the Master of Arts in Museum Studies at George Washington University responds to the evolving museum profession by combining hands-on training with future-focused theoretical engagement. Students gain foundational knowledge about the state of museum work today, practical skills, and the ability to critically engage with developments in the field. Coursework offers both breadth and depth in Collections Management, Museum Management, Exhibitions and Visitor Experience, and Public Engagement.

Honours degree in Heritage and Museum Studies or relevant honours degree

The two-year master’s degree in Museum Studies is a unique cooperation between Central European University and the Wien Museum, providing students with rigorous academic training in historical studies combined with practical, hands-on museum experience. It combines opportunities for experiential learning at Europe’s leading museums with both foundational coursework in the history and theory of museums, and the multidisciplinary study of the past.

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 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.

Prepare to navigate challenges emerging across the museum landscape with Johns Hopkins University's MA in Museum Studies. This graduate program includes customizable courses and electives focusing on museums in the digital age, fundraising, and immersive technologies that will transform the museum experience. You will engage in an innovative curriculum that includes 9 online courses and an on-site seminar led by highly regarded practitioners. Get started now to finish in 20 to 24 months.

The three-year Applied Museum Studies Ontario College Advanced Diploma prepares you with the knowledge and skills to support curatorial and conservation activities in the museum, heritage and cultural sectors. Put theory into practice in our well-appointed conservation and exhibition preparation labs. Working with our teaching collection and in collaboration with local cultural institutions, you complete a variety of hands-on projects and group assignments that will enhance your knowledge and skills and make valuable contributions to museums, galleries, and the cultural sector.

Combine critical studies in art history and theory with extensive hands-on museum and gallery experience. Study visual, material and cultural production from a global perspective and develop a frame of reference for understanding imagery and material culture. Gain a deeper knowledge of historical and contemporary art practices through your studies and your work with the University’s extensive art collection of more than 16,000 objects, learning to manage and conserve artwork, and curate exhibitions.

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.

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 PhD in Cultural Systems - Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies constitutes a unique multidisciplinary environment. It trains students to undertake cutting-edge research in the many scientific fields related to cultural systems and to operate as high-level cultural heritage professionals.

Students acquire a comprehensive foundation in museum and gallerywork. They develop capabilities in the main technical areas common to all museums and galleries:conservation and collections management, exhibition design, public programming, andadministration. Students advance their existing knowledge through a blend of engaging academic instruction and experiential learning opportunities such as technical practice and an internship.

Our 39-credit Museum Professions Degree is designed to both prepare students for careers in museums and to further refine and enhance the current museum professional’s skill set.

Museums today need visionary leaders. This program offers the theory and practice of all aspects of the museum field, teaching innovative skills and knowledge to meet the challenges of the 21st century.