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PostgraduateMLitt

Curatorial Practice (Contemporary Art)

Glasgow School of Art
Glasgow, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£25,900Per Year (Intl)
£10,500Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in combined and general studies with the MLitt Curatorial Practice (Contemporary Art) at Glasgow School of Art. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The MLitt Curatorial Practice (Contemporary Art) is a 12-month programme run jointly between The School of Fine Art (GSA) and The School of Culture and Creative Arts (UoG). Through a pedagogical framework that operates at the intersection between practice-based learning, contextual enquiry and professional perspectives, the programme offers an introduction to curatorial practice in the field of contemporary art and a dynamic exploration of current developments, while supporting you to locate, articulate and refine your own curatorial interests and approaches. The MLitt Curatorial Practice (... International tuition fees are £25,900 per year, home/UK fees are £10,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Histories and Theories of Curating
Contemporary Art Practices and Contexts
Curatorial Research Methods
Exhibition Design and Installation
Artist Engagement and Collaborative Practice
Contextual Studies in Contemporary Art
Curatorial Dissertation
Professional Practice and Institutional Frameworks
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementProgramme overviewThis programme, established in 2014 and jointly run by The Glasgow School of Art and the University of Glasgow, offers students the opportunity to study curatorial practice in Glasgow, a city with a vibrant and distinctive international art scene. Throughout the year students are supported to identify and undertake individually motivated curatorial projects and research as the basis for the development of a self-sustaining practice, making this programme distinctive in its deli

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,900

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£25,900

Home Student Fee

£10,500

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Indicative Programme Costs

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
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