Museum Studies PGCert
18 months part time
Fees
Fees per academic year 2013-14
Please contact the School for details of fees.
Programme Overview
This Certificate has been designed to enable professionals working in museums or art museums to obtain a professional qualification, or for recent graduates who are interested in exploring museum studies. You may also be interested in the Museum Studies MA or Postgraduate Diploma.
+Modules
This programme consists of a compulsory module and a work-based project module, to be negotiated with the Admissions Tutor and Degree Programme Director. Please contact the International Centre for Cultural and Heritage Studies (ICCHS) support team (see Further Information) below.
Find out more detailed information about the programme modules
+Entrance Requirements
A minimum of an upper-second-class Honours degree, or an international equivalent, in a relevant subject. Work experience is desirable.
We also consider applications from professionals with considerable work experience in the museum, gallery or heritage sectors.
Applicants whose first language is not English must hold IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in Writing and Speaking, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based), or equivalent.
Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.
The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has rules for international students regarding minimum English language requirements.
+Scholarships and Other Sources of Funding
International Students, consult your own government for funding. The University offers International Scholarships, and there are funding opportunities by external organisations available.
Students should consult their employers for sponsorship opportunities.
+How to Apply
Visit our postgraduate application site.
There is no closing date for this programme. However, international students applying for September 2013 entry should apply by Friday 12 July 2013 to ensure that they have time to put appropriate arrangements in place.
Please note: As a formal condition of the offer to study at Newcastle University, students from outside the UK/EU are required to pay a deposit of £1,500 or submit an official letter of sponsorship for their chosen programme. The deposit payment is non refundable, but will be deducted from tuition fees upon registration.
+Further Information
For further information please contact:
Postgraduate Secretary
School of Arts and Cultures
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 7419
E-mail: icchs@ncl.ac.uk
www.ncl.ac.uk/sacs/icchs/postgraduate/museum
Subject Overview
This programme is within the subject area of Museum, Gallery and Heritage Studies.
