MA Curating
University of Essex
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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 ...Read more

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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35/101
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EMILY
07 Mar 25

It's a very nice place, but there’s a need for more music...Read more

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Olatoye
16 Feb 24

It is a great university overall. I should know. I chose it I twice...Read more

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Entry requirements

You need a 2.2 Degree or equivalent in any discipline. Your degree must contain at least three modules relating to visual culture. Visual Culture modules include, but are not limited to: Aesthetics, Archaeology, Architecture, Art History, Curatorial/Museum Studies, Design Studies, Digital Imaging, Fashion, Fine Art, Film Studies, Film and Literature, Graphic Design, Advertising, Landscape Design, History, Media Studies, Photography. If you do not hold a degree which includes relevant modules, then we can still consider you. You should be able to show that you have relevant professional experience. If you do not have a relevant degree or relevant experience, then we may ask you to provide a sample of written work which demonstrates your interest in this field.

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£10,000 per year

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£21,700 per year

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£21,700 per year

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EMILY
07 Mar 25
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It's a very nice place, but there’s a need for more music....
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16 Feb 24
MA Curating with Professional Placement
It is a great university overall. I should know. I chose it I twice....
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University of Essex
University of Essex , Colchester

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University of Essex Wivenhoe Park Colchester Essex CO4 3SQ United Kingdom
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