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Master of Arts in Curating with Professional Placement University of Essex - Colchester Campus University of Essex - Colchester Campus, UK

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GBP 22750

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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88

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Our MA Curating offers a practical and theoretical training in devising and curating exhibitions, as you work towards the preparation of an exhibition at our on-site Art Exchange gallery.

Our course combines practice, theory and histories of curating in equal measure. You will develop an essential base skills for a successful exhibition – from object handling to managing exhibition budgets – through visiting lectures by active museum professionals; practical workshops using our on-site collection and galleries; and competitive placements at leading institutions. Previous students have worked at the V&A, Royal Academy of Arts, Hayward Gallery and Firstsite Gallery.

You will build your own confident grasp of the history and theory of exhibition-making, studying with academics who besides being active curators are producing new key texts on the curatorial history and theory. You study topics including:

  • How an exhibition can be used as a means of social or political critique
  • The historical role that museums have played in society
  • Participation and social engagement between spectators, artists and curators
  • A choice of history of art options
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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 28 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Oct 2025

Closed

Oct 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    88 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    62 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    22750

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     Free

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    9207 Per year

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