Masters Degrees in Curatorial Studies

Are you interested in the profession of curator? And are you looking for a programme that offers the practical experience necessary to pursue a successful curatorial career? Then apply to our programme! In addition to offering courses in curatorial practice and theory, Curatorial Studies in Art History provides excellent students with an internship in a museum in the Netherlands or abroad. Read more

The prestigious Master's in History of Design and Curatorial Studies , which Parsons offers in conjunction with Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, brings an object-focused, practice-based approach to the study of European and American decorative arts and design dating from the Renaissance to the present. Read more

The Chelsea College of Arts online MA Curating and Collections course will enable you to develop curatorial projects in the context of digital technologies and online environments. Read more

The MLitt in Museum and Heritage Studies is a taught postgraduate programme run by the School of Art History. The MLitt is aimed at students wanting to start a career in museum or gallery work, or for those looking for a mid-career change. Read more

Heritage is the physical and intangible cultural materials we choose to preserve and value. But heritage is also a matter of heated debate. 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. Read more

Graduate training in anthropology, art history, history, botany, entomology, paleontology and zoology is provided under the direction of museum faculty in cooperation with cognate departments and the Museum and Field Studies Program. Read more

Curating is ubiquitous today. Since the 1990s it has morphed into a creative activity. A “curator”, from the ancient Latin meaning of “attending to, caring for” is an impassioned co-creator who nurses the relationship memories from an intellectual, historical, social and inter-cultural viewpoint. 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. Read more

Work alongside professionals in museums and galleries within our dynamic, critically-informed programme to enhance your curatorial portfolio. Read more

Our MPhil/PhD programme in Cultural Policy and Management invites you to submit a proposal for research on curatorial and archival practice, socially engaged art practice, cultural labour, public and community art, culture and urban regeneration, museum studies, arts education, craft cultures and related topics. Read more

This well-connected degree is for those wishing to explore curating and develop curatorial skills in one or more of the following areas: fine art, digital media, film, festivals and social history. Read more

The RCA will be launching a new Master of Fine Arts programme for the start of the 2023/24 academic year. Read more

Our Museum Studies course covers a broad range of issues encountered in museum work. We'll provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to move into or enhance a career in museums. Read more

The course is designed to provide you with an unparalleled experience and a professional edge. It blends cutting-edge contemporary theory with real-world experience essential for establishing or progressing your career. Read more

Our MA Art Gallery and Museum Studies course is ideal if you are considering a career in this sector and want to gain practical experience through placements during your studies, or if you are a professional and want to further develop your practice. Read more

MFA Curating is designed for students who wish to take up the challenge of artistic, social and critical curating with a contemporary approach to the subject. Read more

This collaborative degree, between Kingston School of Art and  The Design Museum , has grown into one of the world's foremost programmes for design curators. Read more

By studying this degree, you will learn professional principles and techniques and acquire the core skills which will enable you to play a part in the preservation, management and exploitation of invaluable informational and historical resources. Read more

MA/MFA Contemporary Curating explores the notion of curatorial practice in contemporary culture in addressing a number of inter-related fields of creative practice and theoretical approaches and situate them in a historical and critical context. Read more

Strengthen your skills for a career in the creative industries Combine your interests in business and the arts Opportunity to complete business plans and apply for grants  If you’re working in the creative industries and want to progress to management level, or seeking a career in a artistic and cultural organisation, Cultural and Arts Management at Winchester is excellent preparation. Read more

The course is designed to provide the flexibility of studying by distance learning whilst gaining the knowledge and skills you need to develop your career in the museum and galleries profession. Read more

Durham’s MA in Museum and Artefact Studies is a unique course offering a choice of professional and academic-focused routes tailored to equip you with the skills and expertise to develop a successful career in museums, the cultural heritage sector or in the academic world. Read more