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PostgraduateMaster of Arts

Art, Culture & Curation

The Northern School of Art
Hartlepool, England
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2 yearsDuration
£13,500Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by The Northern School of Art, the MA (PG) Art, Culture & Curation provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Hartlepool, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year part-time structure. This postgraduate degree is ideal for those specialising in textiles, costume, fashion, photography, fine art, or emerging technologies. It allows you to apply advanced research skills to your area of interest, exploring art, design, or cultural history. The programme equips you with knowledge, practical experience, and technical skills to pursue careers in curation, heritage, teaching, academia, journalism, creative production, and the museum and gallery sectors. You'll develop expertise in curating, project management, event organisation, and marketing, with hands-on opportunities l... Home/uk fees are £3,750 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £15,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Curatorial Theory and Practice
Research Methodologies in Art and Design
Contemporary Art Discourse and Criticism
Digital Cultures and Post-Internet Practices
Heritage
Collections and Museum Studies
Exhibition Design and Project Management
Professional Practice in Creative Industries
Postgraduate Research Project in Curation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£13,500

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£27,000

Home Student Fee

£3,750

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — The Northern School of Art

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£25,000£30,000
3 years£11,500£15,500£20,500
5 years£14,000£19,000£23,500
Official Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
10%Work & Study
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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