Museum Studies (MA)

The Master of Arts in Museum Studies at University College Cork (UCC) is a one-year program that provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue a successful career in museums and cultural heritage institutions. The program features an interdisciplinary curriculum that covers topics such as collections management, exhibition design, museum marketing, and more. Through laboratory-based courses and fieldwork placements, students will gain hands-on experience working with real artifacts and collections while learning how to manage, curate, and interpret them. The program also emphasizes the importance of ethics and public engagement in the museum profession in order to foster meaningful connections between people and artworks. Graduates of this program will be well-prepared for a range of career paths within museums including research, education, conservation, or curatorial roles. With an ever-growing demand for professionals with expertise in museum studies, this program provides students with excellent career prospects and the potential to make a lasting impact on the museum sector.