Master S Degree Museology

Bircham International University offers a Master’s Degree in Museology via distance learning. The programme starts with real-life situations encountered in museum management and uses them to draw on broader management theory. It covers creative management in museums, visionary leadership, managing volunteers in museums, and the consequences of ineffective museum management.

Delivery is distance learning with specialized training. The programme structure is 70% textbooks and 30% project. Students complete 36 to 54 academic credits above a Bachelor's programme, including 13 academic credits for research methodology and a final project or thesis.

Admission is open for adults over 25 years of age, and requires a Bachelor's degree or international equivalent. The university also recommends a background in this field of study.

Modules

• Museology Online
• Research methodology and final project or thesis
• 501MUS - Civilization & Culture
• 502MUS - Art & Philosophy
• 503MUS - Art & Religion
• 504MUS - Museum Exhibitions & Operations
• 505MUS - Archaeological Research
• 506MUS - Comparative Historical Analysis
• 507MUS - Museum Specimen Documentation
• 508MUS - Museum Legal & Ethical Issues
• 509MUS - Museum Management & Museology
• 510MUS - Museum Collection Management

* 36 to 54 academic credits above a Bachelor's program.
* Admission is open for adults over 25 years of age.
* Bachelor's degree or international equivalent (3 to 4 years of study) is required for admission.
* Background in this field of study is recommended.