Learning
Established in 1451, the University of Glasgow has been a global leader of learning and research. Ranked in the top 1% of the world’s universities and 2nd in Scotland for research, we are looking to the future, ensuring that our discoveries and students have a positive impact on the world in which we live.
We are currently ranked 58th in the world for Arts research, and our research partners at Kelvin Hall include Christies Education and other major international projects.
Co-location of University, civic, national and international cultural heritage partners at Kelvin Hall has allowed us to forge new practices and opportunities for students, academics and professionals in the arts and heritage sector.
Object based learning and research
Over one million items from the collections of The Hunterian, the University’s museum and art gallery, are now located in Kelvin Hall. This move has strengthened and enhanced the University’s reputation for collection-based research and learning.
The Kelvin Hall partnership with the National Library of Scotland, Moving Image Archive and Glasgow Museums, offers a unique opportunity for University of Glasgow students and researchers to engage with these public collections.
Postgraduate programmes
Our curriculum of postgraduate programmes, built on innovative curatorial theory and practice and knowledge of the cultural sector, provides an enriched student experience at Kelvin Hall.
We are offering a range of one and two year Masters programmes based out of Kelvin Hall. These programmes have been developed in collaboration with key employers in the cultural and creative sectors. They have been designed to give you the skills and experience you will need to work in your chosen field, or, should you choose, to undertake to further research.
For more information on any of our postgraduate programmes, please visit our website.
Lifelong learning courses
The Centre for Open Studies offers a broad range of part-time courses for adults and a variety of activities throughout the year, including a summer programme and public lectures.
With over 300 courses to choose from, including day events, short courses and courses for University credit, there is something for everyone.
Visit our website to see all our courses.
Academy for Cultural and Heritage Skills
The Academy for Cultural and Heritage Skills offers a unique portfolio of in-service training and professional development solutions for museums and galleries and the wider cultural heritage workforce in Scotland.
The Academy uses The Hunterian Collections Study Centre, teaching rooms and conference suite at Kelvin Hall to provide a professional learning path for museum and gallery professionals, enabling them to build their careers through accredited modules.
The University of Glasgow, The Hunterian, Glasgow Life and the Scottish Screen Archive (SSA) collaborate to offer specific training for the sector ranging from apprentice level skills training for new entrants and for voluntary programmes designed to develop the sector’s leaders in Scotland, the UK and internationally.