M.Sc Museology

Master of Science in Museology

M.Sc Museology or Master of Science in Museology is a postgraduate Archaeology course. Museology is the diachronic study of museums and how they formed and developed in their position as educational apparatus in the face of social and political forces. Museology courses are often two years long, however, this might vary from school to institute. The program is organized into four six-month semesters. Several institutes may also offer a Master of Arts in Museology study via correspondence. This is a job-oriented education that offers students several employment options.

M.Sc Museology Eligibility

• Those who have a Bachelor’s degree (with Honours, wherever applicable) or a Master’s degree in History / Ancient Indian History and Culture / Islamic History and Culture / Anthropology / Ethnology / Sociology / Archaeology / Pali / Sanskrit / Persian / Modern Indian Languages (like Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, English, and others listed in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution of India) / Folklore / Fine Art / Visual Art / Applied Art / Art History / Education and Tourism from a recognized University.
• The students should have secured a minimum of 55% aggregate marks or equivalent in their Bachelor's.

M.Sc Museology Syllabus

Syllabus of Museology course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.Sc Museology College

• Aligarh Muslim University - AMU, Aligarh

M.Sc Museology Course Suitability

• The Master of Science in Museology program is designed for students who are capable of applying theoretical and scientific ideas and concepts to archaeological challenges, as well as fieldwork practices such as identification, surveying, recording, excavation, and sampling.
• Candidates who want to pursue teaching areas at a higher degree level and eventually become teachers can also apply for this course.

How is the M.Sc Museology Course Beneficial?

• Applicants can find employment in a variety of educational, museums, arts, tourism, and allied fields.
• Students might continue their education by enrolling in further degree programs in their chosen fields.
• They can work as archaeological contractors, for local governments, university archaeology departments, national heritage bodies, or as independent archaeological consultants.

M.Sc Museology Employment Areas

• Art Galleries
• Educational Institutes
• Event & Decoration Companies
• Private Museums
• UPSC / SSC Examinations

M.Sc Museology Job Types

• Conservator
• Deputy Curator
• Exhibition Consultant
• Graphic Designer
• Interior Arts Designer
• Museum Guide
• Teacher & Lecturer