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University of St Andrews
School of Art History
9 The Scores
St Andrews
Fife KY16 9AR
United Kingdom [Scotland]
Director: Professor Ian Carradice (Head of School of Art History)
Phone: +44 0 13 34 46 24 00
Fax: +44 0 13 34 46 24 01
Background, orientation and purpose
The University of St Andrews, established in the beginning of the 15th century, is Scotland’s leading
centre for postgraduate research and training in the heritage sector. The Museum and Gallery Studies
Diploma course prepares students for employment, principally as curators. Taught courses on the
Theory and Practice of Museums, Galleries and Related Organisations are complemented by project
work undertaken by students in local museums and galleries or working with the University
Collections. Teaching involves lectures, seminars and visits to museums, galleries and houses in
Scotland and valuable contributions to the course are made by members of the museums profession.
Students also learn through researching and producing a variety of written assignments. Those
successful in the Diploma can write a dissertation to gain the M.Litt. and opportunities for further
study are also available.
Museum and Gallery Studies in St Andrews is based in the School of Art History, though applications
are welcomed from students with any relevant good degree. The School has a strong commitment to
excellence in research and teaching. Members of the staff have interests which extend from the
Mediaeval to Modern periods. Particular areas of concentration are the art of late Mediaeval and
Renaissance Italy; nineteenth- and twentieth-century art in Britain, France, Russia and Eastern
Europe; British architecture of the eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth centuries; the decorative arts,
photography and furniture history; and museum and gallery studies.
With 14 full-time staff members the School is the largest Art History department in Scotland. Museum
and Gallery Studies is taught by three staff members, with occasional specialist contributions from
others.
Programme(s) and qualification(s)
Diploma/M.Litt. in Museum and Gallery Studies (M.Phil. and PhD. also available with extra year(s) of
study and production of thesis).
Graduate Diploma/M.Litt. in Museum and Gallery Studies (part-time).
Certificate in Museum and Gallery Studies (part-time).
Duration
Diploma/M.Litt. in Museum and Gallery Studies - 1year (M.Litt.) or 9 months (Diploma).
Graduate Diploma/M.Litt. in Museum and Gallery Studies (part-time) - 2 years.
Certificate in Museum and Gallery Studies (part-time) - 1 year.
Content
Diploma/M.Litt. in Museum and Gallery Studies:
The aim is to provide a broad theoretical and practical training course for those wishing to join the
museums profession. The deadline for applications is in March each year.
Graduate Diploma/M.Litt. in Museum and Gallery Studies (part-time)
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