Museum and Gallery Practice

This MA at UCL Qatar equips students with the necessary theoretical and practical skills to assume a career as a leading museum professional within Qatar, the wider Gulf region or further afield. Through practical placements, students will gain a unique insight into the developing local and international museum sector.

This programme introduces the theories and practices of museology, emphasising their significance and relevance in the Gulf region and beyond. Key areas of museum studies are taught, such as collections management, museum, gallery and site management, exhibition development, contemporary art debates, visual studies, education and emerging digital technologies.

This MA has a total value of 180 credits.

Students take five core modules (90 credits), two optional modules (30 credits) and a dissertation (60 credits).

Core modules

• Exhibition Project
• Interdisciplinary Methods for Heritage Research
• Museums Policies and Practices
• Principles of Museum and Gallery Practice
• Dissertation

Optional modules

• Museum Theory and Practice: Identities, Politics and Power
• Museum Learning, Outreach and Public Engagement
• Debates in Contemporary Art Curation
• The Digital Museum
• Placement I
• Placement II
• The Book in the World

Dissertation/report

All students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a dissertation of 12,000 words.

Teaching and learning

The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, practical sessions, and structured reading. Students undertake a 20-day professional placement. Assessment is through essays, presentations, portfolios, reports, oral examination and the dissertation.

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university, a GPA of 3.3 out of 4.0 (US system), or another overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Degree class requirement could be waived for candidates with other exceptional qualifications, such as substantial professional experience in related fields.

UCL Qatar is keen to make education accessible to all, and we are pleased to offer a range of funding opportunities to successful candidates. Please visit UCL Qatar's website for more details on funding opportunities and application procedures.