Sociomuseology
STUDIES AND RESEARCH
AT UNIVERSIDADE LUSÓFONA, 2012 – 2015
http://www.museologia-portugal.net
Postgraduate Studies
MSc in Museology (started in 1999/2000; 70 MSc dissertations completed)
PhD Studies in Museology (started in 2007/2008; 15 thesis completed)
Post-doctoral in Sociomuseology (started in 2009/2010; 3 Post-doctoral completed)
The MSc and PhD programmes were assessed and accredited by the Agency for Assessment and Accreditation
of Higher Education - A3ES. A3ES is a member of the European Consortium for Accreditation (ECA).
Aims and Objectives
The MSc and PhD programmes provides a broad academic and professional training in all aspects of Museology
and Sociomuseology, whilst encouraging students to reflect critically on the concept of the museum and its
associated practices.
It provides a balance of practice and theory for students from a wide range of academic backgrounds and
cultures. Museums are dynamic institutions. There is a constant need to rethink and redefine what a museum is
or can be.
We aim to provide the acquisition of knowledge, competence and skills for the application of concepts, theories,
methods and instruments of management in museological and eco-museological activities and research, as well
as participate in interdisciplinary teams of spatial planning in the area of heritage.
Programme Structure
Both study programme are intended to help students meet the objectives outlined above, and also to provide an
opportunity for them to achieve any additional personal objectives.
The compulsory core courses are designed to provide students with a good understanding, and critical
engagement with, contemporary museum practice and theory. A museum-based placement provides a context
for developing practical work-orientated skills. A supervised research project is undertaken in order to write the
dissertation/thesis, which allows specific practical, analytical and interpretive skills to be developed in more
depth.
Teaching Schedule
Taught courses are normally timetabled twice a month during 2 intensive days (Friday and Saturday).
Students are expected to use the remaining months to complete their placement and to work on their
dissertation/thesis.
The Institution and Faculty
The faculty members are holders of Ph.D. and Masters degrees and are experts in applied scientific research in
museological studies. One third of the faculty members are professionally involved in non-academic
museological activities (e.g., private firms, local and central administration). Their know-how and continuous
active involvement in conceptualisation, formulation, implementation and/or evaluation of museum activities,
and projects contributes significantly to both updating and reinforcing linkages between theories, policies and
practices. Every year we have guests speakers from other universities, whether Portuguese or foreign.
Future careers and graduate prospects
The MSc and PhD extends and enhances your employment opportunities in sectors such as management of
cultural institutions, liberal professionals in central and local administration in the area of planning and
management of cultural resources and scientific research in Museology.
Upon the successful completion of curricular and extra-curricular programs, the graduates are expected to be
able to demonstrate knowledge and perform a wide range of activities related with Museums activities or to
dedicate themselves to scientific research.
Study Plan
MSc in Museology
PhD in Museology
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1 Year (60 ECTS)
The Social Function of Museums
The Social Function of Museums
In-depth Studies in Museology
In-depth Studies in Museology
Museology and Contemporary Thought
Museology and Contemporary Social Issues
Museology, Heritage and Cultural
Cultural Policies and Museology
Development
Museography and Computing Laboratory
Museology and Computation
Internship/Placement
Museology and Education
2nd Year (60 ECTS)
Research Methodologies in Museology
Research Seminar in Museology
Scientific Dissertation in Museology/Advanced Project Work in Museology/Internship
Report
3rd Year (60 ECTS)
Thesis
Fees 2012 / 2015
Master
1st Year 11x 209
2nd Year 4x152
Total
PhD
1st Year 11x 209
2255,00€
2nd Year 4x152
872,50€
3rd Year 4x152
872,50€
Total
4000,00€
Additional costs: enrolment, registration, insurance and jury fees.
APOM members benefit from a 20% reduction.
2299,00€
608,00€
2907,00€
New areas of activity starting in 2012-13
Internship/Museum Placement - During their first year, all masters students undertake supervised work
experience in a professional environment. The Museology Department ensures internships in a wide network of
museums in Portugal with which has agreements and works in collaboration since 1991. It also has protocols
with some museums in Brazil, in particular São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Salvador.
Museology and Computation Laboratory
Museology and Computation Lab consists of 5 units where different subjects and technological resources are
presented by guest speakers of each specific area. The coursework is based on practical exercises, building
prototypes and study visits. The practical exercises are organized in a sequential way allowing a progression in
the understanding of technical procedures necessary for designing interactive modules in an exhibition.
Sociomuseology Research Center SRC
Mission Statement
Sociomuseology Research Center SRC was founded in 1993 with the objective to promote research in
Museology in general and in Sociomuseology in particular.
Since 1993, SRC produces Cadernos de Sociomuseologia, a major publication in Portuguese language devoted
to Museology (until the present moment we have 44 published titles) in close cooperation with researchers and
lecturers of Museology from Brazilian universities and museums. SRC also organizes national and international
scientific meetings on a regular basis. It is integrated in the MSc and PhD Programmes providing assistance to
lecturers and students.
Internationally, SRC develops activities in cooperation with MINOM - International Movement for a New
Museology, (affiliated organization of the International Council of Museums - ICOM).
Besides implementing research projects, SRC provides technical assistance and external services of
museological planning to public or private entities.
Researchers
- Faculty members and Masters/PhD Students
- National and international collaborators (individual and/or institutional agreements)
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Research Students (MSc, PhD and Post-doctoral candidates)
Network and Partnerships
Portuguese Association of Museology, APOM
International Movement for a New Museology, MINOM-ICOM
Brazilian Ministry of Culture
Brazilian Association of Museology, ABM
Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, University of São Paulo, MAE-USP
Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, UNIRIO
Federal University of Bahia, UFBA
Publications
Cadernos de Sociomuseologia are published since 1993 twice a year, and represent the major journal of
Museology in Portuguese language with peer review, with already 44 volumes published. This journal is
comprised by 3 collections:
- Sociomuseology Journal “Revista Cadernos de Sociomuseologia”, each volume gathers papers with
several themes in Museology;
- “Sociomuseology”, papers or masters dissertations. This collection is concerned in translating previous and
recent dissertations in English, in order to enable a wide dissemination of Portuguese (language) studies.
- Post-graduated Studies “Coleção Estudos Pós-graduados”, dissertations or thesis particularly relevant to
the development of the Sociomuseology.
ISSN: (print format) 972-8881-04-5
ISSN: (on-line format) 1646-3714
Recent International activities and training programs
2011 – Course: Heritage, Museology and Development, Assomada – Cape Verde
2011 – II Course: Advanced Studies in Museology (CEAM II), Salvador, Bahia, Brazil (PhD level)
2008 - ICTOP Annual Conference: New approaches to museum studies and training: a critical review, Lisbon,
Portugal.
2008 - I Course: Advanced Studies in Museology (CEAM I), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (PhD level)
2008 – Expanded Seminar in Museology, Mindelo, S. Vicente, Cape Verde
2007 – XII International MINOM's Conference Museums and Society: Seizing change, Lisbon/Setúbal,
Portugal.
National Meeting of Museology and Local Government
SRC organizes a National Meeting of Museology and Local Government, with average participation of 1000
local politicians, students and lecturers of museology, professionals from local/regional associations. The
objective is to gain a more profound insight in policies and practical experience in the area of heritage and
museology, especially at the level of local administrations.
Lisboa- 1990, Beja-1991, Setúbal-1992, Tondela-1993, Lisboa-1994, Aveiro – 1995, Seixal-1996, Portimão –
1997, Loures – 1998, Monte Redondo -1999, Caldas da Rainha- 1999, Santarém- 2000, Caparica – 2005,
Aljezur-2007, Alcanena-2008, Batalha/Constancia 2011
Extra-curricular program
Field trips and study visits: several minor visits(1/2 day) and one major international field trip (10-12 days) are
organized every year in order to provide opportunities for a more effective assimilation of knowledge through
direct contact with museums and other universities with research in Museum Studies.
2011 - New York
2010 - Amsterdam
2009 - São Paulo
2008 - Amsterdam
2007 – Paris/Barcelona
2006 – Montréal
Contact
Profª. Drª. Judite Primo, Director
Museology Department - Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias
Av. do Campo Grande, 376 , 1749-024 Lisboa – Portugal
Tel: + 351 21 751 55 00 (Ext: 2350);
E-mail: museologia@ulusofona.pt / http://sociomuseologia.ning.com/
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