MA Curating with Professional Placement at University of Essex

Programme overview

Our MA Curating offers a practical and theoretical training in devising and curating exhibitions. Our course combines practice, theory and histories of curating in equal measure. You will develop 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.

What you will study

Core and compulsory modules: Year 1: AR941-7-SP, AR988-7-SL, AR946-7-FY. Final Year: AR988-7-FY.

Career pathways

The visual arts and culture industries have become an increasingly significant part of the national and international economy, and our art history graduates leave Essex with the skills to take advantage of this growing opportunity.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 degree in any discipline with a minimum of 3 modules relating to visual culture: Visual Culture modules include, but are not limited to: Advertising Aesthetics Archaeology Architecture Art History Curatorial/Museum Studies Digital Imaging English Literature Fashion Film Studies Film and Literature Fine Art Graphic Design History Landscape Design Media Studies Photography If you do not hold a degree which includes relevant modules, then we can still consider you. If English is not your first language, we require IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,600 a year. Listed for October 2027 entry. Year 2 fee is currently calculated at 20% of the Year 1 fee for the year in which the placement occurs. Source

International applicants: GBP 25,075 a year. Listed for October 2027 entry. Year 2 fee is currently calculated at 20% of the Year 1 fee for the year in which the placement occurs. Fees will increase for each academic year of study. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 2 years

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