University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 40

ECTS credits : 20

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

This module is only available to students taking the part-time Postgraduate Diploma, MLitt or M.Phil. in Museum & Gallery Studies or M.Phil. in National Trust for Scotland Studies. Together with AH5561 and AH5562 it forms an essential part of a vocational training programme which combines knowledge and skills development to prepare students for work in the museums/galleries/heritage sector or for further research in this area. Subjects covered include: understanding audiences; information services, temporary and permanent exhibitions; display and interpretation; education services and outreach; ethics and current issues; governing bodies and administration; forward planning; project management; finances and fundraising; personnel management; marketing, publicity and media relations.

Relationship to other modules

Co-requisite(s): In the same year as taking this module you should take AH5560 or take AH5562

Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take AH5505

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: Teaching takes place over 2 x 5-day residential schools at St Andrews, usually in January and June.

Scheduled learning hours: 0

Guided independent study hours: 0

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 0%

Personnel