PGDip Curating Art MA; at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Develop the skills to become a leading curator, educator, producer or visuals arts professional in the field of historical and contemporary art. The course is designed to provide you with an unparalleled experience and a professional edge. It blends cutting-edge contemporary theory with real-world experience essential for establishing or progressing your career.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: PGDip full time: 9 months; PGDip part time: 18 months; MA full time: 1 year; MA part time: 2 years | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will explore professional practice in art museums and galleries. You’ll develop an understanding of the practical and intellectual implications of curating art by designing a real-time exhibition project. Compulsory modules include: Museums, Galleries and Heritage in Society, Understanding Objects, Collections and Stories in Museums, Galleries & Heritage, Curating Art in the Gallery, Contemporary Curating: Histories, Ethics, Sites.

Career pathways

We'll equip you with the skills and knowledge needed for a career in the art world. Our course attracts graduates from across the globe and students are given the opportunity to build a portfolio of work that translates globally. Graduate roles and employers include: Curator / Assistant Curator; Gallery Manager; Exhibitions Officer/Manager; Collections Assistant/Officer/Manager; Cataloguer; Victoria & Albert Museums; BALTIC (UK); Ministry of Education; National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (Korea); Historic Environment Scotland.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in any subject. We will also consider your application if you have non-standard qualifications and/or relevant professional experience in the museum, gallery and heritage sectors. If you have borderline or non-standard qualifications, we may contact you to request more information. We may ask you to attend an interview either in person, via telephone or Zoom. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills).

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,835 a year (2027/28). PGDip full time tuition fee per year Source

International applicants: GBP 17,870 a year (2027/28). PGDip full time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: PGDip full time: 9 months; PGDip part time: 18 months; MA full time: 1 year; MA part time: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/4138f/#how-to-apply

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