Masters Degree Scholarships – Museum Studies, Opent to UK/EU and International Applicants, University of Leicester, UK

Masters Degree Scholarships – Museum Studies
The University of Leicester School of Museum Studies offers a vibrant and dynamic research environment for postgraduate study.

School/Department: School of Museum Studies
Funding Availability: 8 x £1,000 Masters Degree Scholarships (Open to UK/EU and International Applicants)

Scholarship Provider: University of Leicester, UK
Study in: UK
Closing Date for Applications: 31 August 2011

The University of Leicester School of Museum Studies offers a vibrant and dynamic research environment for postgraduate study. The last Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) in December 2008 found that the School has the highest-proportion of world-leading rated research in any subject in any UK university. In its forty year history, the School of Museum Studies – the only department in the country solely devoted to the study of museums and galleries – has played an influential role in the re-invention of museum theory and practice.

By nurturing creative and critical professionals who have transformed organisations and professional practice throughout the world; by producing original, rigorous, and internationally influential research; and by working collaboratively on a range of pioneering initiatives, the School has made a significant and sustained contribution to the international cultural sector and the field of museum studies internationally.

Eligibility

Applicants must have a good first degree. If English is not your first language then you will need to provide evidence of proficiency in written and spoken English. The normal minimum requirement for admission onto one of these programmes is an overall score of 6.5 on the British Council IELTS test or 600 on the TOEFL test.

These scholarships are available to both UK/EU and International (i.e., from outside the EU) applicants. The scholarships are available for distance learning study only and applicants must be able to commence their studies in October 2011.

How to Apply
Online or by post
For more information and to submit your application, please click here.

Application deadline: 31 August 2011

Contact
Potential applicants wanting to first make an informal enquiry should contact the School’s Admissions Secretary, Christine Cheesman:

Email: cmc17@le.ac.uk
Telephone: + 44 (0)116 252 3963

Further Museum Scholarship information and application:
http://www2.le.ac.uk/departments/gradschool/finance/funding/scholarships/museum-scholarships