135 Master's degrees in Museum Studies in Europe
Curating Art and Cultures (Heritage Studies)
The Curating Art and Cultures (Heritage Studies) programme of the University of Amsterdam is a unique, two-year Dual Master's programme designed to train the curators and (museum) researchers of the future. The programme is offered jointly by the UvA, the VU University and leading museums in the Netherlands (a.o. Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Van Abbe Museum).

SOAS-IAU - Museum Studies - Sponsored by the Saudi Museums Commission
The SOAS-IAU - Museum Studies - Sponsored by the Saudi Museums Commission programme from SOAS University of London is sponsored by the Museums Commission in Saudi Arabia.
Visual, Material and Museum Anthropology
The Visual, Material and Museum Anthropology from the University of Oxford acts as a terminal degree but will also prepare you for doctoral research by introducing a wide range of theories and perspectives on museum anthropology, visual anthropology, and material culture theory, as well as practical field- and museum-based research methodologies.

Cultural Heritage Management
This Cultural Heritage Management course from University of York offers essential training for professional roles throughout the sector. You'll learn to understand all aspects of heritage management theory and practice, gain practical experience with heritage sector professionals, and develop knowledge and skills essential for today’s heritage sector careers.

SOAS-Effat - Museum Studies - Sponsored by the Saudi Museums Commission
The SOAS-Effat - Museum Studies - Sponsored by the Saudi Museums Commission programme from SOAS University of London is sponsored by the Museums Commission in Saudi Arabia.
Heritage and Museum Studies
The Heritage and Museum Studies MA programme at Leiden University focuses on the relationships between past and present, the role of heritage in our society, and how our heritage can contribute to improving the quality of life and the environment.
Curatorial Practice
During the Curatorial Practice program at Bath Spa University you’ll engage with theory and history alongside current practice, and gain hands-on experience of curating and presenting work. You’ll be challenged and supported to develop an independent voice in curating.
Museum Cultures
The MA Museum Cultures at Birkbeck, University of London is a comprehensive programme designed to explore the complexities of museums and their cultural significance. This course can be pursued either full-time over one year or part-time over two years, with classes held on campus during evenings to accommodate various schedules.

Cultural Heritage Studies (Heritage and Museums)
Discover the cultural heritage industry on this master’s degree at the University of Southampton. With the Cultural Heritage Studies (Heritage and Museums) programme you'll gain a behind-the-scenes insight into how museums communicate the past, drawing on our links with museum and heritage partners.
Curating and Collections
The Curating and Collections programme at University of the Arts London (UAL) gives you hands-on experience of organising exhibitions and developing curatorial projects.

Curating Cultures
The MA Curating Cultures programme at SOAS University of London provides an unrivalled opportunity to explore methods and approaches in the curating of the arts of Asia and Africa as well as develop practical curatorial skills in this area.

Education in Museums and Heritage
This Education in Museums and Heritage course from University of Glasgow is a uniquely innovative and multidisciplinary programme that equips the next generation of museum and heritage professionals with the ability to engage with the various contexts (cultural, economic, political) that they will encounter and which are needed for the 21st Century.

Heritage
This Heritage MSc course from University of Stirling provides you with a state-of-the-art, critically informed, interdisciplinary education in heritage and its place in society, including its conservation and management.
World Heritage Management
The Graduate Diploma in World Heritage Management from University College Dublin builds on knowledge and skills gained in the first year, developing more comprehensive knowledge and further specialisation in World Heritage Conservation.
Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage
The Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage programme of the University of Amsterdam is a unique and innovative interdisciplinary programme aimed at students with a passion for cultural heritage and the desire to combine theory and practice. It offers nine branches of specialisation within Conservation and a separate track in Technical Art History.
Museum Studies
The one-year Museum Studies programme of the University of Aberdeen draws on the University’s extensive museum collections to enable you to explore critical approaches to museum theory while also studying the application of museum practice and research at first hand.
Art Gallery and Museum Studies
This Art Gallery and Museum Studies MA programme from the University of Leeds aims to provide you with a critical understanding of issues in curatorship, museology and museum management.
Advanced Practices
The MPhil/PhD in Advanced Practices at Goldsmiths, University of London is a comprehensive research programme designed to span 3-4 years for full-time students and 4-6 years for those studying part-time. This degree offers a unique opportunity to engage with innovative methodologies and practices in the arts and cultural sectors.

Cultural Heritage Studies (Heritage and Museums) - Pre-Master's Programme (PMP)
This one-year (2-semester) Cultural Heritage Studies (Heritage and Museums) - Pre-Master's Programme (PMP) from OnCampus Southampton offers successful students guaranteed progression to the University of Southampton.

Contemporary Curating
The Contemporary Curating course at the University of Southampton gives you the theoretical, research and practical skills to work as a curator anywhere in the world. You’ll get professional experience managing the Winchester Gallery, with unique access to the University’s vast network of practising artists, academics and researchers who will inform and inspire your curatorial practice.