Jobs after M.A in Museology

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M.A in Museology is a 2 year post graduate course in the field of Archeology. The course deals with learning about the museums. The core subjects included in this master’s course are history of museums, Indian art philosophy, museum management and administration, new Museology, Indian paintings, aspects of Indian sculptures, museum architecture, and so on.

Private Sector jobs after M.A in Museology

The candidates after the completion of M.A in Museology can find a career in various educational institutes, museums, art galleries, and other allied fields. Only a few candidates every year do the master’s programme in Museology. One can work as consultant / deputy curator / faculty member / museum guide / interior arts decorator / graphic designer / conservator in the several related fields of Museology.

Government Sector jobs after M.A in Museology

Apart from private sector, the candidates also have vast opportunities of securing a job in government sector. Tourism departments of each state provide huge openings for the M.A in Museology graduates. The aspirants can also look for a job in several public museums such as those listed below.

  • Calico Museum of Textiles, Ahmedabad
  • Hakim Karam Hussain Museum on History of Medicine and Sciences, Aligarh
  • Hakim Fazlur Rahman Museum on Arts, Culture and Orientalism, Aligarh
  • Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum, Bangalore
  • Government Museum, Bangalore
  • Government Museum and Art Gallery, Chandigarh
  • Government Museum, Chennai
  • Library of Tibetan Works and Archives, Dharamsala
  • Salarjung Museum, Hyderabad
  • AP State Archaeology Museum, Hyderabad
  • Birla Science Museum, Hyderabad
  • Nizam’s Museum, Hyderabad
  • Kanpur Sangrahalaya, Kanpur
  • Kamla Retreat, Kanpur
  • Rail Museum, Kanpur
  • Indian Museum, Kolkata
  • Victoria Memorial Hall Museum, Kolkata
  • Birla Industrial & Technological Museum, Kolkata
  • Sabarna Sangrahashala, Kolkata
  • Gurusaday Museum, Kolkata
  • Asiatic Society Museum, Kolkata
  • Asutosh Museum of Indian Art, Kolkata
  • Gandhi Memorial Museum, Madurai
  • Mathura Museum, Mathura
  • Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Mumbai
  • Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, Mumbai
  • National Gandhi Museum, New Delhi
  • National Museum, New Delhi
  • National Rail Museum, New Delhi
  • Nehru Museum & Planetarium, New Delhi
  • Shankar’s International Dolls Museum, New Delhi

Those interested in teaching field can join any of the prominent government institutes offering the Museology courses such as Jiwaji University, University of Rajasthan, National Museum Institute of Museology, University of Calcutta, Banaras Hindu University, etc.

Job Prospects abroad after M.A in Museology

In addition to the numerous job opportunities provided in India, there are also vast scope for pursuing a career in foreign countries. The main advantage of securing a job abroad is that the pay scale offered there is much better than that in India. In foreign countries, the aspirants can start their career as an artifacts care officer to start with, in the museum library.

 
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2 Responses to “Jobs after M.A in Museology”

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    Binu Rai:

    my master degree will be over by the month of may. where i can apply for the course in museology. is there any chance to get in Indian museum of kolkata?

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    sarvesh nandrekar:

    pls guide me job for museum
    SARVESH JAGANNATH NANDREKAR

    (M.A. in History, M.A. in Ancient Indian History & Archeology,
    Bachelor Of Fine Arts, Pg.D. Museology, P.Hd. in Social Science{History}. )

    Sarvesh Nandrekar, J-B 13, Sihagad, Tirupati Exe., Ulka Nagri,
    Aurangabad. INDIA. +919823021020

    Mail to: [email protected]

    Carrier Objective:

    To seek challenging and growth oriented position in an environment
    where my knowledge can be shared and enriched, to integrate my skills
    and specialized knowledge with dynamic streamline of organization,
    which ultimately gives, rises to achievement of Organizational
    objectives.

    Educational Qualifications:

    M A. In Ancient Indian History & Archeology: - Nagpur University.
    M.A. in History: - Aurangabad University.
    B.F.A. Aurangabad University.
    Pg.D. Museology. Solapur University.
    P. Hd. Sociacial science [Mother Goddess Cult in Paithan, Registration 2007 ]

    COMPUTER SOFT SKILLS:

    Operating Systems: Windows

    Utility Packages: Ms-Excel, Ms-Word & Ms-Power-point

    Internet: Advanced.

    WORK EXPERIENCE: -

    1) From 1997 to 2000 : Working in Matoshri Kaushalya Purwar Museum
    as a Curator,
    Aurangabad.

    2) From 2000 to Untill : Shrimant Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
    Puranvastu Sangrahalaya,
    Aurangabad.

    Achievements:

    1) Certificate of Indian Institute of Numismatics Studies in Research
    Center, Nasik.
    2) Certificate of Participation in Program of India Tourisum, Aurangabad.
    3) Attend Conference of Museum Association of India.

    JOB PROFILE

    Curator and fine arts:-

     Publish Museum Articles in papers and magazines.
     Management and Handling all Activities of Museum.
     Give details knowledge of museum antiquities and articles
    conservation and preservation.
     Arrange competitions of children education program for history
    knowledge.

    SPECIALIZATION:-

    1) Maratha miniature painting.
    2) Script - Modi, Urdu, Brahami.

    Personal Profile

    FATHER NAME : Jagannath Nandrekar.

    DATE OF BIRTH : 20th June 1976.

    MARITAL STATUS : Married

    PAREMANENT ADDRESS : Sarvesh Nandrekar, J-B 13, Sihagad,
    Tirupati Exe., Ulka
    Nagri, Aurangabad. (M.S)
    098230321020,

    WORK INTERESTED IN : Museum Work (Curator)
    Work interested in Art.

    In view of the above, I request you to be kind enough to give me an
    opportunity to serve your esteemed organization in the capacity
    mentioned above.

    Thanking You,

    Place: AURANGABAD. SARVESH J. NANDREKAR