MLitt Curatorial Practice (Contemporary Art) (in conjunction with The Glasgow School of Art) at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

This programme, run jointly by The Glasgow School of Art and the University of Glasgow, is for graduates wishing to develop a curatorial career in contemporary visual arts. It supports independent, self-directed curatorial projects and gives access to practising curators and Glasgow's contemporary art organisations.

Department: School of Culture & Creative Arts (University of Glasgow) with School of Fine Art (The Glasgow School of Art) | Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Semester 1: Curatorial Practice 1 (40 credits) and Research Methods and Methodologies in Practice (20 credits, GSA). Semester 2: Curatorial Practice 2 (40 credits) and a 20-credit option. Semester 3: a 60-credit Master's Project (fully curatorial, or half curatorial and half extended essay) or a dissertation.

Career pathways

The programme develops critical enquiry, research, project planning and administration, budgeting and practical problem-solving skills for contemporary curatorial roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree with minimum 2:1 in a relevant subject area or equivalent professional practice (a bachelors honours degree in a related subject; applications not meeting this may be considered on portfolio and/or professional experience). A personal statement and satisfactory academic references are normally required; an interview may be required. International applicants needing a Student Visa: IELTS for UKVI Academic 6.5 overall with minimum 5.5 in all components. Application rounds run October to August with a Round 1 deadline of 14 January 2026 (2026 entry).

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time

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