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Art History and Museum Curating MA

University of Sussex

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    University of Sussex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    23-SEP-24

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Gain the skills to join the exciting world of museums, galleries, and the cultural heritage sector.

You will work with academics who have relationships with museums across the UK, and direct experience of curating exhibitions and permanent collections in the museums and galleries sector. Our long-standing partnerships with local and national museums and collections include:

  • the British Museum
  • Historic Royal Palaces
  • the National Trust
  • Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
  • Charleston.

You will also learn from museum professionals. In the past this has included senior staff from the V&A, Tate, and Towner Art Gallery.

You will explore the history, theory and politics of art institutions and build a critical framework for the practice of curating. You visit museums in Sussex and in London, allowing you to learn first-hand about institutional histories, collections, permanent galleries, and temporary exhibitions.

You will have the choice of combining museum curating with either the study of art history or the history of photography.

Careers

You gain knowledge about objects and collections, and develop a critical awareness of museum practices.

You develop communication and project management skills. These skills provide the practical and theoretical foundation for careers in:

  • museums
  • galleries
  • heritage at curatorial level
  • the cultural sector more broadly.

Application deadline

01 September 2024

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 24,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Sussex

University of Sussex

  • University League Table

    50th

  • Campus address

    University of Sussex, Sussex House, Brighton, Brighton & Hove, BN1 9RH, England

The city of Brighton & Hove is world-famous for its openness and inclusivity. The city is only 1 hour from London and 30 minutes from Gatwick Airport.
With world-leading development courses and highly regarded business programmes, Sussex has a reputation for expertise in sustainability and innovation.
A university with an international reputation, Sussex welcomes students to its friendly community of academics and students of over 150 nationalities.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    17th out of 22 10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 189
    142 74%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    32.0 32%

    22nd

    14
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.57 91%

    1st

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