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Tips for getting on the museum-studies course of your choice
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Why museums? - Job hunting - Case studies
Where can I work? - Volunteering - Qualifications
It is important to carefully choose the right course for you. It's quite easy to get onto some museum-studies courses, but others can be competitive, with up to three UK applicants per place. To increase your chances of getting on your first-choice course:
· Use the application form wisely and make the most of the section that asks why you want to join that particular course/college. It's not enough just to be interested in museums - tutors and course leaders want to know what you hope to get out of the course and what you'll bring to the profession.
· Keep yourself well-informed - read Museums Journal and the daily papers. As one course leader comments: 'I don't expect applicants to have read huge amounts of museum theory, but I do expect them to have some understanding of what's going on.' Be warned.
· Visit as many museums as you can.
· Some courses like students to have experience of museum work (probably obtained by volunteering) before they start the course. A few like you to have work experience when you apply for the course; others will want you to get some in the summer before the course starts. Some aren't too fussy, especially if you've got a good first degree and other relevant experience or interests - but you'll get more out of the course if you have prior work experience.
· Most (but not all) courses interview UK students. Your interview is another chance to shine out - make sure you have researched the course and course leaders well. Try and speak to current or recent students before going to interview.
For advice on choosing MA courses, please click here
For more on Postgraduate museum-studies courses, click here
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