Bachelor's in Museum and Curatorial Studies

Museum and Curatorial Studies is a Bachelor program taught at Mount Allison University, Canada. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.

Museum and Curatorial Studies at Mount Allison University is a minor that takes an interdisciplinary approach to the cultural production of museums and their communities. Students study museum culture, collections and collecting, and curating through courses such as MUSE 3321 — Introduction to Museum Studies and MUSE 3311 — Collections, Collecting, and Community, alongside related courses including ARTH 2101 — Introduction to Art History.

The program is available as a minor only. Students use Mount Allison’s museum and arts resources, including Owens Art Gallery and the Art Conservation Lab, where students work at the front desk, assist with family programming, and complete placements in the Art Conservation Lab. The course offerings also include museum practicums and an experiential learning component in the senior year.

This minor can lead to professions in curating, museum education, conservation, collections, and marketing or administration in the arts.

Modules

• ARTH 2101 — Introduction to Art History
• MUSE 2111 — Contexts of Art and Museum Culture
• MUSE 3311 — Collections, Collecting, and Community
• MUSE 3321 — Introduction to Museum Studies
• MUSE 4301 — Curating Art and Critical Writing
• CLAS 2501 — Introduction to Archaeology

The minimum requirements for admission in Museum and Curatorial Studies at Mount Allison University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Mount Allison University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Mount Allison University as pre-requiste for admission in Museum and Curatorial Studies.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Our admissions decisions are based on your academic record, leadership skills, a high level of commitment, and the potential for personal growth. The drop down menu below will help you find what pre-requisites are recommended for a Bachelor of Arts; however, a minor in Museum and Curatorial Studies can be combined with any degree.

Please check detail of study units at https://mta.ca/academics/programs-and-degrees/museum-and-curatorial-studies

• curating
• museum education
• conservation
• collections
• marketing or administration in the arts

51 fully funded scholarships are listed for Canada. See Canada scholarships.