Museum and Artefact Studies MA

Durham University

Durham’s MA in Museum and Artefact Studies is a unique course offering a choice of professional and academic-focused routes tailored to equip you with the skills and expertise to develop a successful career in museums, the cultural heritage sector or in the academic world.The course is based in the Department of Archaeology, which means we think a lot about the past, the stories that can be told through objects, old and new, and how these can be sustained and enhanced for the future. As a Department, we are very aware of our place as a learning community and for the need to create a sustainable future in which there is also space to care for the knowledge of tangible and intangible legacies for future generations, addressing complex and difficult histories as well as celebrating achievements.You will have the opportunity to develop a critical understanding of current principles and contemporary debates relating to museums, heritage and artefact studies. The professional skills you will develop are central to the care, management and exhibition of collections in museums and analytical skills, relevant to the study of materials and artefacts from different periods and cultures. Throughout, the course aims to enable you to improve your ability to take personal responsibility for your own learning, for working in teams and for your professional conduct.