About the course

Interdisciplinary research that examines how museums, galleries, and collections contribute to culture and society.A PhD in Museum Studies allows students to embrace their interests in museums and galleries, as well as in heritage and collections. Museum Studies is an interdisciplinary field and students at Aberdeen can draw as on the expertise of staff from a wide range of disciplines including Anthropology, Education, Philosophy, and Politics, as well as on the internationally important collections of the University Museums.

　　The PhD in Museum Studies is a research degree that is available as a campus-based or distance learning option. It requires the candidate to make an original and significant contribution to the discipline of Museum Studies. Holding a Masters degree is normally a qualification for entry and applicants will ideally have some professional experience of working in museums.

　　A student’s programme of work will be based on their own intellectual interests and will be developed in consultation with the student’s supervisors. The final product of the PhD is a thesis, this will be judged by two examiners and the candidate will be subject to an oral examination (the viva). 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 2 (January), 2024	Aberdeen
Term 1 (September), 2024	Aberdeen
Term 2 (January), 2025	Aberdeen
Term 1 (September), 2025	Aberdeen
Term 2 (January), 2026	Aberdeen

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Aberdeen

All applicants must have at least a good Honours degree in Management or a related subject, if English is not their first language they must also show evidence of attaining standards in English. Details of English language criteria can be found at www.abdn.ac.uk/sras Applicants for the MPhil or PhD should also have prior training in research methods. Other applicants may instead be accepted for the MRes (Business) degree that may be taken over 1 year full-time or 2-years part-time. Applicants to the MPhil or PhD must provide a detailed research proposal and two academic references from their most recent academic institution.

　　Ielts - Academic Listening - 5.5 or above, Reading - 6.0 or above, Speaking - 5.5 or above, Writing - 6.0 or above, Overall - 6.5

　　Toefl IBT - Listening - 17 or above, Reading - 21 or above, Speaking - 20 or above, Writing - 21 or above, Overall – 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 Aberdeen. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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