Universities/HE/FE
Higher Education students completing BEds in Primary Education
Around 2,000 students per year come for studies in teacher training, museum management, museum education, history of design, history of interiors and garden history. Sessions are tailored to suit the needs of each group in discussion with tutors. Many of the tutors make repeat visits with each new intake of students.
The Geffrye also works in partnership with universities on longer-term projects, to co-teach courses and as guest lecturers. In 2010, as part of the Stories of the World: London programme, students from UCL Institute of Archaeology worked alongside museum staff on The Green Room project. During the project the students explored the history of the almshouse gardens and the connections to other countries and cultures that are represented by the various plants and herbs in the gardens. The students produced learning and web resources, planned and managed events, assisted with marketing and communications, and created interpretative displays for the gardens.
In addition to the taught sessions and special projects we offer approximately 6 student placements per year, which are organised at the beginning of the academic year in partnership with a variety of universities including the University of Leicester, the UCL Institute of Archaeology, City University, Roehampton University and Sothebys. Internships are offered as part of the Stories of the World: London programme: please visit the job vacancies section for any current positions.
Tutors wishing to make a booking or organise a student placement should contact the Bookings and Information Officer: bookings@geffrye-museum.org.uk.
