Museums have existed for longer than some of the artefacts they house. The Museum Studies Diploma Course provides a broad understanding of museums and museum studies. We’ll examine their changing uses, ethics, curation and exhibition methods, and career opportunities.
Centre of Excellence – Museum Studies Diploma Course
What Will You Learn?
The earliest museum for which we have evidence opened in 530 BCE. We’ll begin the Museum Studies Diploma Course by examining what has and has not changed since. We’ll also look at museum buildings as artefacts in their own right. Learn about the form and function of these great spaces.
The Museum Studies Diploma Course explores the role of colonialism in acquiring collections. We’ll consider the ethics involved and the topics of restitution and repatriation.
We’ll explore material culture, the presentation of oral histories, and museum curation. We’ll also examine the digital conservation methods used to preserve artefacts at risk of degradation.
The Museum Studies Diploma Course considers more than history. We’ll look at museums specialising in science and how their curation differs from others.
Exhibitions are one of the ways that museums share artefacts around the world. We’ll examine the development and advertisement of exhibitions. We’ll also explore museum careers and the skills required to undertake these roles.
By studying this course, you will learn about:
- Museum history
- Museum architecture
- The changing ethical considerations of museums
- The importance of material culture
- Oral history collection, curation, and presentation
- Display curation and management
- Technology as a preservation tool
- Science and technology museum curation
- Exhibition development
- Careers in the museum sector
Course Syllabus
What will I learn on the course?
Module 1: The History of Museums
Module 2: Museum Architecture
Module 3: The Ethics of Museums
Module 4: Material Culture
Module 5: Oral Histories
Module 6: Digital Heritage
Module 7: Curating Science and Technologies
Module 8: Curating Displays
Module 9: Exhibition Development
Module 10: Museum Careers
Who Would Benefit from This Course?
The Museum Studies Diploma Course will benefit you if you are interested in history, ethics and cultural studies.
It will also be helpful if you are considering a museum career, as it provides a background to the inner workings of museum life. It also examines the types of jobs available and the qualities required to succeed.
Course Features
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 10 weeks
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 66
- Assessments Yes
