Course summary
Reasons to choose Kingston
- This course is taught in partnership with external institutions such as the Museum of London, National Maritime Museum, the V&A, Estorick Collection and the Freud Museum, London.
- You will participate in live projects, exhibitions and cultural events. For example, our work with Brooklands Museum contributed to a nomination for the Art Fund’s Museum of the Year, the biggest prize in the UK museum world.
- Kingston University’s own museum and gallery, Dorich House Museum and the Stanley Picker Gallery, offer an exciting range of opportunities to students.
- Ideas and Institutions
- Learning and Experience
- The Challenge of Change
Modules
Example modules: Ideas and Institutions; Learning and Experience; The Challenge of Change. For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.
Assessment method
Assessment typically comprise of a written dissertation and practical work with presentations/exhibitions, blogs, portfolios and critical reflective statements. The approximate percentage for how you will be assessed on this course is as follows: Type of assessment: Coursework: 96% Practical: 4%
Entry requirements
Applicants should have a 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject area, which may include: a humanities subject, such as art history design history, English literature, film and media studies, cultural studies, philosophy; a social sciences subject, such as geography, archaeology, anthropology, sociology, history or education; a practice-based degree in an area such as fine art, design or architecture; or a business- or management-related course. We also welcome students with relevant professional practice experience should they not hold a higher education qualification. For those students without professional experience in museums and galleries, voluntary museum work is not a requirement for acceptance on the course.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £18700 | Year 1 |
| England | £10900 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £10900 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £10900 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £10900 | Year 1 |
| International | £18700 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Please visit the course provider webpage for further information regarding additional course costs.
Provider information
Kingston University
River House
53-57 High Street
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1LQ