Training in cultural policy and management: international ... - Encatc

Profiles: United Kingdom
The aim is to provide a broad theoretical and practical training course for people already working
within the museums profession who wish to gain a professional qualification. The deadline for
applications is in July 2002.
Certificate in Museum and Gallery Studies (part-time):
This is a short course based on project work in the students’ workplaces. The aim is to enable them to
gain the Associateship of the Museums Association by ‘Route D’. The deadline for applications is in
September 2002.
Special information
As special events related to the Diploma/M.Litt. in Museum and Gallery Studies programme there are
seminars, lectures and conferences in the School of Art History and the University. There are also
occasional visits to museums outside Scotland.
Evaluation and assessment
Diploma/M.Litt. in Museum and Gallery Studies:
Student performance is evaluated through examinations, papers, research and practical
work/internship.
Graduate Diploma/M.Litt. in Museum and Gallery Studies:
Student performance is evaluated through examinations, papers, research, final paper/thesis and
practical work/internship.
Certificate in Museum and Gallery Studies:
Student performance is evaluated through examinations, papers and practical work/internship.
Lecturers
Number of teaching personnel is 15. All are permanent. The person responsible for the study
programmes is Annette Carruthers.
Entry requirements
Diploma/M.Litt. in Museum and Gallery Studies:
Applicants should have a university degree and appropriate experience.
Graduate Diploma/M.Litt. in Museum and Gallery Studies:
Applicants should have a secondary school certificate and appropriate experience. They should alsobe
able to prove they can write sensibly and grammatically in English. Most students on this course are
professionally employed in museums and galleries, though private individuals are welcomed if a host
museum can provide the necessary practical projects.
Certificate in Museum and Gallery Studies:
Applicants should have a university degree and appropriate experience. They should also have enough
professional experience to satisfy the Museums Association’s requirements for the AMA via ‘Route D’.
Student profile
Students are from the United Kingdom and abroad.
Number of students admitted
Diploma/M.Litt. in Museum and Gallery Studies - the current number of students is 12-18.
Graduate Diploma/M.Litt. in Museum and Gallery Studies - the current number of students is 16-22.
Certificate in Museum and Gallery Studies - the current number of students is 3.
Course fee
Diploma/M.Litt. in Museum and Gallery Studies - EU students 4,350 USD (£2,900) and students from
outside EU, 11,550 USD (£7,700).
Graduate Diploma/M.Litt. in Museum and Gallery Studies - EU students 4,350 USD (£2,900) and
Certificate in Museum and Gallery Studies - EU students 1,425 USD (£950) and students from outside
EU, 11,550 USD (£7,700)
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