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Make your mark on the world’s heritage. Apply now for September 2025 entry.

How to Apply

Here, you will find comprehensive guidance on the MAGMa programme application process, including eligibility criteria, required documentation, and important key dates. Ensure you are fully informed and prepared by reading each step carefully, and contact us if you require further assistance.

Apply now by following the steps below.

Need help? Contact the MAGMa team

Key Dates

Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Applications: Open 1st October 2024 - 19th January 2025

  • Scholarship Results Announced: April 2025

Self-Funded Applications:

  • For International Students: Open 1st October 2024 - 25th July 2025
  • For UK and EU Students: Open 1st October 2024 - 22nd August 2025

Step 1: Check your eligibility.

Please ensure that you meet the following entry requirements before starting your application:

Your degree should be in one of the following relevant subject areas:

  • History of Art
  • History of Collecting
  • Art Market and Provenance Studies
  • History
  • Social and Economic History
  • Economics
  • Business and Management
  • Museum and Cultural Heritage Studies
  • Conservation
  • Archaeology
  • Anthropology
  • Classics
  • Law
  • Architecture
  • Cultural Management
  • Tourism
  • Film and Cinema
  • Journalism

Degrees in other subjects may be accepted if you have relevant work experience.

We also consider qualifications below a 2:1 Honours (or equivalent) if supported by substantial experience in Arts or Heritage fields like Visual or Performing Arts, museums, galleries, auction houses, or art law. Practitioners and administrators in these areas are welcome to apply.

Step 2: Verify that you meet the English language requirements.

If English is not your first language, you must meet the University of Glasgow's English language requirements to undertake this programme.

There are no exceptions to this rule, and we kindly request that you refrain from enquiring about this.

We accept numerous tests to confirm your proficiency. As part of your application, you must upload a certificate from one of the following tests:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – Academic and Academic Online (not General Training)

  • 7.0 overall, with no subtest below 6.5.
  • IELTS One Skill Retake accepted.
  • Tests must be taken within 2 years 5 months of the start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements with a single test.

TOEFL (iBT, MyBest, or at-home)

  • 96 overall, with at least 23 in Reading, 23 in Listening, 23 in Speaking, and 24 in Writing.
  • Tests must be taken within 2 years 5 months of the start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements, including TOEFL MyBest.

Pearson PTE Academic

  • 66 overall, with at least 60 in Reading, 59 in Listening, 59 in Speaking, and 74 in Writing.
  • Tests must be taken within 2 years 5 months of the start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements with a single test.

Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)

  • 185 overall, with no subtest below 176.
  • Tests must be taken within 2 years 5 months of the start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements with a single test.

Oxford English Test

  • 8 overall, with at least 7 in Reading and Listening, and at least 8 in Writing and Speaking.
  • Tests must be taken within 2 years 5 months of the start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements with a single test.

LanguageCert Academic SELT

  • 75 overall, with at least two subtests at 75 and no subtest below 70.
  • Tests must be taken within 2 years 5 months of the start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements with a single test.

Password Skills Plus

  • 7.0 overall, with no subtest below 6.5.
  • Tests must be taken within 2 years 5 months of the start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements with a single test.

Trinity College Tests

  • Integrated Skills in English II, III, or IV: ISE III Pass, with a pass in all sub-tests.
  • Tests must be taken within 2 years 5 months of the start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements with a single test.

University of Glasgow Pre-sessional Courses

  • Tests are accepted for 2 years following the date of successful completion.

 

Alternatives to English Language Qualifications

Degree from a majority-English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI, including Canada if taught in English)

  • Applicants must have studied for a minimum of 2 years at the undergraduate level, or 9 months at the master’s level, and must have completed their degree in that country within the last 6 years.

Undergraduate 2+2 degrees from a majority-English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI, including Canada if taught in English)

  • Applicants must have completed their final 2 years of study in that country within the last 6 years.

For international students, the Home Office confirms that the University can assess English language ability for visa applications to degree-level programmes using the listed tests. The University also accepts UKVI-approved Secure English Language Tests (SELT), but a specific UKVI SELT is not required for degree-level programmes.

Pre-sessional Courses

The University of Glasgow accepts evidence of the required language level from its English for Academic Study Unit Pre-sessional courses. We strongly encourage applicants to consider these courses, as they provide:

  • Direct entry to your University programme (no need to retake IELTS)
  • Essential academic skills to help you study effectively
  • Flexible entry dates to match your level

Explore Pre-sessional Courses

We also accept pre-sessional courses from the following BALEAP-approved institutions to meet language requirements for admission to our postgraduate taught degrees:

  • Durham University
  • Heriot-Watt University
  • Kingston University
  • Middlesex University
  • University College London (UCL)
  • University of Edinburgh
  • University of Manchester
  • University of Reading
  • University of St Andrews

Step 3: Access the Application Portal.

The University of Glasgow coordinates the MAGMa Consortium, and all applications must be submitted through our online Application Portal. No other consortium partners (i.e. other universities involved in the MAGMa programme) can accept applications.

You do not need to complete your application in one go. You have 42 days from when you start to fill in all sections, upload your documents, and submit. You can save your progress and return to your application as needed.

To avoid issues, submit your application well before the deadline to ensure that all documents have been correctly uploaded. You must submit your application form and all supporting documents by the deadline. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted, except for your degree certificate if you are still studying for it at the time of application.

Applications for 2025 entry are open now. Click here to access the portal.

Step 4: Start your application.

Pay extra attention to the the following fields:

  • Name and Date of Birth: Must match exactly as they appear on your passport. Double-check spelling and layout.
  • Contact Details: Provide your current correspondence address.
  • Choice of Programme: Select 'Managing Art and Cultural Heritage in Global Markets’.
  • Proposed Date of Entry: Select ‘September 2025’.
  • Education and Qualifications: List all relevant higher education qualifications, starting with the most recent. Ensure the institution names match your degree certificates or transcripts.
  • English Language Proficiency: Enter the date of your English test and result. If you haven’t taken the test yet, provide the booking date and expected result date. Upload your test certificate by the application deadline if applying for a scholarship.
  • Employment and Experience: Detail all relevant work experience, which you can expand on in your personal statement.

Step 5: Decide whether you’re applying for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship or funding your studies yourself.

Both application forms require you to detail your motivation for choosing the MAGMa programme, your suitability, and an outline of your research interests and placement or practice goals.

Both application forms require you to provide the following information:

  • Your motivation for choosing the MAGMa programme
  • Your suitability for the programme
  • An outline of your research interests and your aims for placement or practice

Download and complete the relevant form, then upload it to your application as a PDF.


Thinking of applying for the scholarship?

The European Union co-funds the MAGMa programme through the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters programme (EMJM).

Successful applicants may recieve a grant of up to $33,600 to cover tuition fees and travel insurance for the duration of the programme, as well as a monthly stipend to put towards living expenses.

To be considered for this scholarship, you must submit a complete application with all supporting documents by 19th January 2025.

Eligible applications will be reviewed by the MAGMa Consortium, who will announce decisions in April 2025.

Find out more about the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship


Thinking of funding your studies?

Self-funded spaces are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Once full, applications will close.

Step 6: Upload supporting documents to your application.

Collect and upload the following documents:

  • Academic Transcripts: Include original transcripts in their language and provide official English translations if needed. These should detail the subjects studied and grades received.
  • Degree Certificates: Include certificates for any degrees obtained. If not in English, provide an official translation. If you are in your final year, submit your latest transcript; your offer will be conditional upon receipt of your degree certificate. If you hold both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, upload both certificates along with any necessary translations.
  • CV: Submit a current CV in any format.
  • References: Submit two references, one academic and the other either academic or professional. They must be dated within the last two years, on official letterhead or with an official stamp, and signed either digitally or by hand (typed names are not acceptable).
    If your referees prefer to send their references directly, they can email them to erasmusreferences@glasgow.ac.uk, including your name in the subject line. The emails must come from a professional email account, not a personal one (i.e. Gmail or Hotmail). The University cannot contact referees on your behalf.
  • English Language Test Results: If English is not your first language, include your test result certificate to confirm you meet the required level.
  • Passport Copy: Include a copy of your passport photo page to confirm your fee status and English language requirement.

Step 7: If you wish to apply for Individual Needs Support, please include an additional statement in your application. If not, skip this step.

MAGMa offers Erasmus Mundus individual needs funding from the EU to support students with long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments. This support is available to both scholarship and self-funded students. Over the four MAGMa editions (2023–2026), a total of €120,000 is allocated for this purpose.

Funding amounts range from €3,000 to €60,000 and can be used for:

  • Adapting environments and technology
  • Services
  • Assistance by third parties
  • Additional travel and transport costs
  • Specialist technology

To apply for this support, include the following in your application:

  • A statement outlining the specific adaptations, services, or travel support you need.
  • A statement from a professional confirming your needs, such as from a consultant, doctor, psychiatrist, optician, or audiologist.

The University of Glasgow’s Inclusion Team will determine the allocation of funds. While this may not cover the full cost of your request, it will significantly contribute.

For more details, refer to the ERASMUS+ programme guide (pages 250–251).

Step 8: Submit your application.

The University of Glasgow Admissions team will now review your academic qualifications and English language results. If eligible, we’ll offer you a place on the course. If not, your application will be withdrawn.

If you have applied for a scholarship, after the scholarship deadline, the MAGMa Consortium will evaluate your personal statement, CV, and references, with potential interviews. Scholarship results will be announced in April 2025.

If you do not receive a scholarship offer, you may choose to fund your studies yourself or withdraw your application.

All self-funded applicants are required to pay a deposit of £2000 when an offer is made.

Good luck!