Course Information & Syllabus
Course Information :
The MA in Museum Studies provides a broad academic and professional training in all aspects of museum work. Its general
approach is to equip students with a basic range of skills and knowledge that they can apply in any kind of museum. The
programme looks at all types of museum, from art galleries to science museums. The programme consists of three
compulsory taught elements, a placement in a museum and a dissertation.
Year 1 :
General Museology
Museum Organization and Structure
Museum Documentation
Art History
Museum Conservation (Preventional)
Museums in World Context
Museum Professional ism Museum phi losophy,
Museum Administration
Museum Income Generation
Museum Marketing
Museum Ethics
New Museology
Year 2 :
Museum Collection Management
Museum Conservation
Museum Exhibition
Museum Architecture
Museum Risk Management
Museum Insurance
Museum Seminar 1
Museum Seminar 2
Museum Seminar 3
Museum Seminar 4
Museum Dissertation
Coursework & Assessment :
The course is assessed using variety of novel methods, including assignments, portfolio submissions and case study
analysis. A formative system of assessment ensures that all the practical assignments, group discussions, presentation
seminars, year-end exams and written assignments in each subject are graded through out the year. The formal
written and practical assessment is done at the end of each semester.
Careers :
Student will be able to pursue careers as Professional Artist, Art Educationist, Curator for Art Galleries and
Museums, Illustrator, Designer, Visualiser with Advertising Agencies, Art Manager, Art consultant Art Director, Set Designer. 