About the course

Over the past 50 years, we have acquired a global reputation for leading-edge thinking and experimental practice in museum studies. PhD students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team. PhD students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team. The maximum period of registration permitted before thesis submission is 4 years full time / 7 years distance learning Active research (including all experimental work, laboratory work, field work, and data collection) will typically take 3 to 3.5 years full time / 6 to 6.5 years distance learning. On completion of active research students may request approval to register for a writing-up period of up to 12 months. The period of active research and writing-up together must not exceed the maximum registration period. The thesis should not normally exceed 80,000 words and must make an original contribution to knowledge and contain work of publishable quality. The thesis must then be defended in a viva voce (oral) examination before a degree can be awarded. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Term (January), 2024	Leicester
May, 2024	Leicester
July, 2024	Leicester
Term 1 (September), 2024	Leicester
Term 2 (January), 2025	Leicester
May, 2025	Leicester
July, 2025	Leicester
Term 1 (September), 2025	Leicester
Term 2 (January), 2026	Leicester
April, 2026	Leicester
July, 2026	Leicester

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Leicester

Applicants must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least first class or upper second class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution and a first class or 2:1 equivalent for a Masters degree.

　　You should have a good knowledge of the field of Museum Studies, however, we recognise that knowledge acquired in other fields – from palaeontology to Modern Languages – can serve as a strong foundation for PhD study of museums, galleries and heritage.

　　Students undertaking a PhD in Museum, Gallery and Heritage Practice will usually be working professionals. We will also consider individuals working outside of these formal relationships on the basis of their proposal or an agreed relationship with a museum or heritage organisation.

　　a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least first class or upper second class honours, OR

　　an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution

　　Your undergraduate qualification should normally be in a subject relevant to the subject of the PhD or MPhil you are applying for.

　　In some subject areas and for some funded studentships you must hold a Masters degree. Please refer to the relevant subject page or studentship advert to check this requirement.

　　In addition to the academic entry requirements, you must satisfy the English language entry requirements.

　　IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

　　TOEFL iBT - 90

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Leicester. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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World ranking

　　201st / 1250

　　THE World ranking38th / 130

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