The University of Leicester Department of Museum Studies is now accepting applications for October 2008 for our new and innovative Distance Learning Programme in Learning and Visitor Studies. Duration and mode of study 18 months (Postgraduate Diploma) or 24 months (Masters) by distance learning, commencing October 2008. This pioneering and innovative distance learning masters programme aims to provide students with the necessary high-quality skills and knowledge to engage critically and creatively with the theory and practice of museum learning and visitor studies. Who is the course for? It is designed for those who have some experience of working in museums, galleries or related organizations and who have an interest in the museum and gallery as a learning environment. It is particularly aimed at those who already work in education and learning in the museum and gallery sector, and is suitable for those in early or mid career or working as freelance staff. The course will help students develop both their expertise in this field and a more in depth understanding of museum-based learning. It will enable participants to develop practical evaluation and research skills and will appeal to all those interested in communication and understanding visitors and who wish to develop their expertise in this area. The theory and practice of education and visitor studies in museums and galleries is transferable to other cultural organizations such as archives, cathedral and natural/cultural heritage sites. The course is international in scope and will be relevant to students wherever they are based in the world. The programme draws on the research and expertise of all the staff at the department of Museum Studies and is being designed and written by Professor Eilean Hooper-Greenhill. Contributors to the course include Dr Viv Golding, Dr Sheila Watson, Dr Richard Sandell, Dr Giasemi Vavoula and Ms Katy Garfitt. The course also draws on the work of the Research Centre for Museum and Gallery Education. Students will have support not only from the department but also that of experienced practitioners and freelance educators who work as distance learning tutors. The department has consulted with experienced practitioners from a range of countries to develop a course that meets with the needs of those currently working in learning and education throughout the world. Further details can be found on our website http://www.le.ac.uk/ms/study/musedvis.html<http://www.le.ac.uk/museumstudies> Alternatively for more information, please get in touch with: Dr Sheila Watson , Programme Director: MA in Learning and Visitor Studies in Museums and Galleries Tel: +44 (0)116 252 3963 email: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> http://www.le.ac.uk/museumstudies ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).