Education in Museums & Heritage (Erasmus Mundus Joint Master)

How to apply

Applications for September 2027 entry will open in Autumn 2027

Please keep checking back for further information. 

Only self funded applications are being accepted for the 2027 intake, scholarship applications will not be available for the 2027-2029 edition but may be available for future editions. 

All applications for the EDUMaH programme must be submitted online to the University of Glasgow. We cannot accept applications any other way.

You have 42 days to submit your application once you begin the process. You may save and return to your application as many times as you wish to update information, complete sections or upload supporting documents such as your final transcript or your language test. 

Do you have a question about your application? Submit an enquiry to our Admissions team here

When logging an Enquiry with the Admissions Team, please select 'Erasmus' as the Level of Study.

Required Documents

We strongly advise you to submit your complete application in advance of the deadline date and check that you have submitted all necessary documents by the deadline date. Please note that the Admissions team receive a high number of enquiries in the weeks leading up to the deadline date. Therefore, if you have any queries about the application process, or your application, we strongly encourage you to contact the Admissions team (University of Glasgow - Study - Enquire) as early as you can. If your application is incomplete at the deadline it will not be accepted. 

As part of your online application, you will need to submit the following documents: 

  • A copy (or copies) of your official degree certificate(s) (if you have already completed your degree) - in original language
  • A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained - in original language
  • Official English translations of the certificate(s) and transcript(s)
  • Two reference letters on headed paper
  • Current CV
  • English Language Test Certificate (if your first language is not English) - Please note, evidence of your English Language ability (if your first language is not English) must be uploaded by the Scholarship application deadline.  Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date of the programme. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.
  • A copy of the photo page of your passport 


References:

  • You must submit two reference letters: one academic and the other either academic or professional.
  • To submit a professional reference, applicants must have been employed there within the last 12 months of the application submission date. The reference must be dated within 24 months of the application submitted date. 
  • Both references should provide detailed information about your character, skills, and experience. Simply providing names and contact details of referees is not sufficient.

Each reference must:

  • Be dated within 24 months of the date you submit your application.
  • Be on official letterhead or include an official stamp.
  • Be signed either digitally or by hand (typed names are not acceptable).
  • If your referees would like their reference to remain confidential, they can email it to erasmusreferences@glasgow.ac.uk, ensuring your name is included in the subject line. Emails must come from a professional email account (e.g., from an institution or organisation) rather than a personal email address (e.g., Gmail or Hotmail).

 

IMPORTANT

  • We will not accept references sent from personal email addresses or via a third-party.
  • The University of Glasgow is unable to contact referees on applicants' behalf.
  • NOTE: The scholarship application form/personal statement form are Word documents. Once you have completed the form, please upload it to your application as a PDF. 
  • In order to be considered for the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship, you MUST submit ALL of the above documents, including English Language certificate, by the submission deadline. The only exception to this is final degree certificates and transcripts where an applicant is still currently studying.
  • You have 42 days to submit your application once you begin the process.
  • You may save and return to your application as many times as you wish to update information, complete sections or upload supporting documents such as your final transcript or your language test. 
  • If you are completing the final year of your first degree, your application will be considered but any offer made will be Conditional until we receive your final degree.

 

Guidance using the Online Application Form

Do you have a question about your application? Submit an enquiry to our Admissions team here

Guidance notes for using the online application. These notes are intended to help you complete the online application form accurately; they are also available within the help section of the online application form.

If you experience any difficulties accessing the online application, then you should visit the Application Troubleshooting/FAQs page.

  • Name and Date of birth: must appear exactly as they do on your passport. Please take time to check the spelling and lay-out.
  • Contact Details: Correspondence address. All contact relevant to your application will be sent to this address including the offer letter(s). If your address changes, please contact us as soon as possible.
  • Choice of course: Please carefully select the course you want to study. As your application will be sent to the admissions committee for each course you select it is important to consider at this stage why you are interested in the course and that it is reflected in your application.
  • Proposed date of entry: Please state your preferred start date including the month and the year. Taught masters degrees tend to begin in September. Research degrees may start in any month.
  • Education and Qualifications: Please complete this section as fully as possible indicating any relevant Higher Education qualifications starting with the most recent. Complete the name of the Institution (s) as it appears on the degree certificate or transcript.
  • English Language Proficiency: Please state the date of any English language test taken (or to be taken) and the award date (or expected award date if known).
  • Employment and Experience: Please complete this section as fully as possible with all employments relevant to your course. Additional details may be attached in your personal statement/proposal where appropriate.References must:
  • Reference: Please provide two references. This should typically be academic references but in cases where this is not possible then a reference from a current employer may be accepted instead. Please upload your references on letter headed paper to your application. We will not consider applications without these. Do not enter your referees’ names and contact details on the online application.

Entry Requirements

Please refer to UofG website for Entry Requirements - University of Glasgow - Postgraduate study - Taught degree programmes A‑Z - Education in Museums & Heritage (Erasmus Mundus International Master)

If you have any queries about the application process, including supporting documents and English Language requirements, please contact the Admissions team here: https://www.gla.ac.uk/study/enquire/

 

English Language Requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.

Please refer to UofG website for Entry Requirements - University of Glasgow - Postgraduate study - Taught degree programmes A‑Z - Education in Museums & Heritage (Erasmus Mundus International Master)

 

Deadlines

EDUMaH Self Funding applications open on 1st October 2026 and close on 20th August 2027, 23:59 (UK TIME)

 

 

Appeal Procedure

Appeal procedure - Programme Application

Candidates who do not secure a place on the programme and who wish to appeal the decision should, in the first instance, contact the University of Glasgow Admissions team via their online enquiry portal.

Appeal Procedure - Scholarship Application

All candidates will receive an email with the scholarship committee’s decision in April. If you do not get a scholarship and want to appeal, you must do within 2 weeks (14 days) from the date the committee told you about the decision.

You may only appeal if the procedure of the EDUMaH scholarship selection committee was defective or unfair.

You must email your appeal to edumahglasgow.ac.uk. The subject heading must be 'EDUMaH scholarship appeal'. Your email must clearly explain why you are appealing the decision.