Curating Science and Technology MA

at University of Leeds

You can specialise in your own areas of interest, through optional modules that explore contemporary curatorial strategies, technologies and media, cultural memory, histories of medicine, audiences, participation and engagement. You will have the option of undertaking a negotiated placement with a museum or heritage organisation.
 

You will study compulsory and optional modules.
 

The History and Theory of Modern Science Communication allows you to explore how science, technology and medicine have been communicated to a wider public in the past. You will identify how the processes and purposes of science communication has changed over the last two centuries and debate the consequences for science communication of the introduction of new media, ranging from the radio to the internet. The module addresses these questions by surveying the development of science communication since 1750, and by examining the changing theoretical perspectives that have underpinned these developments. You will learn to re-examine the processes of contemporary science communication in the light of a deeper understanding of this history.

Course structure

Year 1

Compulsory modules:

• Advanced Research Skills 1    
• Advanced Research Skills 2    
• Interpretations    
• Critical Issues    
• History & Theory of Modern Science Communication    

A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons). We welcome applicants from a diverse range of subject disciplines. Professional experience will also be considered.
 

Experience of volunteering or working in a relevant field, such as science communication and technology within museums, galleries and/or heritage organisations, is required. We do not require a specific length of time to have been spent in work experience, although you must have engaged meaningfully with the sector and you must be able to critically reflect on your experience in your personal statement and at interview.
 

You should also be able to demonstrate an interest in the relationship between art, science and technology.
 

International
 

Our admissions team are experienced in considering a wide range of international qualifications. If you wish to discuss whether your qualifications will meet the necessary entry criteria, contact the School’s admissions team.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component. 
 

Documents and information you need
 

• Your degree certificate and transcripts, or a partial transcript if you are still studying.

• A recent CV.

• Evidence of your English language qualifications if English is not your first subject.

• A personal statement. Please directly respond to the four questions listed below. To help structure your personal statement, copy and paste the four questions and answer each one in turn.
   

  • Please explain your reasons for applying to the MA Curating Science and Technology course at the University of Leeds.

  • How has your academic experience to date prepared you to embark on postgraduate level study?

  • How do your experience and interests connect to the exploration of science and technology in the curatorial/art context?

  • What are your specific career aspirations for the future, on completing postgraduate studies?

Fees

UK: £10,250 (total)

International: £21,250 (total)
 

Through a combination of theory and practice, our graduates are able to develop professional careers in the museums and heritage sector whilst retaining a critical and reflexive eye on their own practice and that of the institutions in which they work.
 

This postgraduate course will equip you with a good understanding of the issues and approaches to science communication and curation, interpretation and engagement, as well as practical work experience – a combination which is very valuable to employers.