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Art History and Curating MA

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England
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1 yearDuration
£11,250Per Year (Intl)
£5,625Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Birmingham, the MA Art History and Curating MA provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in media and communication. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Do you want to pursue your love of art history, ready for a career in the arts and curating sectors? Conduct original research into art objects and discover how to curate historical and contemporary art. You’ll complete a curatorial project working with our academic staff and museum professionals from our partner organisations. Recent partners include The Barber Institute of Fine Arts in a unique partnership with the V&A, and Grand Union, an Arts Council England portfolio organisation. International tuition fees are £11,250 per year, home/UK fees are £5,625 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Art History Research Methods
Curatorial Practice and Exhibition Design
Contemporary Art Theory and Criticism
Museum Studies and Cultural Institutions
Art Interpretation and Audience Engagement
Archival Studies and Collections Management
Enterprising Culture and Arts Leadership
MA Research Project in Art History and Curating
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£11,250

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£11,250

Home Student Fee

£5,625

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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
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About University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham offers Art History and Curating MA as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#68QS World
#11UK Ranking
40,025+Students
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