GD5622 Introduction to Museums and Heritage

Academic year

2025 to 2026 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Enrolment is limited to online PGT programmes.

Module coordinator

Dr G Bozoglu

Dr G Bozoglu
This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr Nicole Meehan, Dr Bruno Cesar Brulon Soares, Dr Gonul Bozoglu and Miss Eilidh Lawrence

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This core module for the Museums, Heritage and Society programme equips students with foundational knowledge that will be built upon in later optional modules. Students will be introduced to key concepts in both theory and practice. This introductory module will provide a shared conceptual framework within which students can develop their knowledge and critical understanding of practices, principles, theories and debates relating to heritage and museums. Students will consider definitions of 'heritage' and 'museums', governing structures, histories of heritage, and audiences.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

​​There are no fixed weekly contact hours, but students should expect to engage in asynchronous discussions. There will be opportunities for synchronous one-to-one and group discussions during the module. Students should take note of the overall study hours expected when planning their learning.​

Scheduled learning hours

10

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

143

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Define and reflect upon their positionally with respect to sector debates and to consider the impact of this on their own practice
  • Understand and engage critically with contemporary debates in the cultural sector, and apply concepts and theories into critical practice
  • Comprehend the diverse nature of museum audiences and the skills needed to provide for them in physical and digital spaces
  • Critique the role of the museum in wider societal debates through the analysis of global case studies
  • Engage effectively in reflective and critical thinking and group discussion