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Bachelors Degrees in Museum Studies Worldwide

History of Art with Gallery and Museum Studies BA

University of East Anglia (UEA) United Kingdom

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BA Art History, Heritage and Museum Studies BA

University of Essex United Kingdom

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Heritage Studies with Museums & Archives BA

University of Wales Trinity Saint David United Kingdom

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Cultural Heritage Studies: Libraries, Archives and Museums BA (Hons)

Aberystwyth University United Kingdom

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History of Art and Museum Studies with Foundation Year BA (Hons)

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) United Kingdom

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A bachelor's degree in museum studies, also referred to as museology, will give you the skills and knowledge to work towards a career in the heritage field. Taking around 3-4 years to complete, a museum studies degree will cover subjects such as museology, archaeology, history, and curatorship. You might also be able to study more specialist modules that focus on specific time frames, such as the prehistoric period, for example.

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Admission Requirements

Admission to a bachelor degree in museum studies normally requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Specific subjects may be more appealing to some universities. If your program is taught in English, you will need to provide proof of your language proficiency. This can be done with tests such as IELTS or TOEFL.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees for international students will vary depending on where you choose to study and where you are coming from. It is important to do your research to understand how much studying abroad will cost. There are many scholarships available that will help you with the financial element.

Careers

Museology graduates have several options. One is to take on further studies, and the other is to pursue a career in the museum and heritage sector. Your career could be within the industry as a curator or museum manager, or in a related field.

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