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GD5624 Experiencing Museums: Exhibitions, Learning and Engagement

Academic year

2026 to 2027 Semester 1

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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.

Planned timetable

To be confirmed

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Mr M J Sheard

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

Module Staff

Mr Matthew Sheard, Mr Ross Christie and Miss Matilde Zoppi

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

Module description

In this module, students will explore learning, engagement and exhibitions in museums through the lens of the experiences that they enable visitors to have in museums. The module will establish the importance of engaging audiences in concepts, collections and spaces. It will ground students in the theory of learning and engagement in museums 鈥� from why different mechanisms for engaging different audiences are important, to how museums can enhance learning in schools, and how being bold and experimentation can bring new audiences on side. It will then bring theory in line with practice, and investigate the practicalities of engaging audiences in museums. It will consider legislative frameworks, internal organisational policies and the ethics of museum practice in conjunction with practical considerations like risk assessments, safeguarding and accessibility. In this module, students will explore learning, engagement and exhibitions in museums through the lens of the experiences that they enable visitors to have in museums. The module will establish the importance of engaging audiences in concepts, collections and spaces. It will ground students in the theory of learning and engagement in museums 鈥� from why different mechanisms for engaging different audiences are important, to how museums can enhance learning in schools, and how being bold and experimentation can bring new audiences on side. It will then bring theory in line with practice, and investigate the practicalities of engaging audiences in museums. It will consider legislative frameworks, internal organisational policies and the ethics of museum practice in conjunction with practical considerations like risk assessments, safeguarding and accessibility.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

7 x 1 hour lecture, 2 x 1 hour practical classes and 2 x 1 hour one-to-one supervision

Intended learning outcomes

  • Understand the theoretical and practical considerations of running museum programmes
  • Reflect on the role of partnership working and collaboration in museum engagement
  • Practically undertake engagement work, including risk assessments and session planning
  • Engage effectively in reflective and critical thinking