Study MA in Art History, Collections and Curating at University College Dublin in Ireland, UCD College of Arts and Humanities

MA in Art History, Collections and Curating

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What will I learn?

The MA in Art History, Collections and Curating offers advanced postgraduate academic training in the history of art, with a special focus on collections and curatorial practice. It offers the opportunity to hone skills in the interpretation, critique, and analysis of works of art and architecture, developing the knowledge and capacity to pursue future careers in academia, research, writing, and curatorship. Combining academic scholarship with an introduction to the theory and practice of curation in museums and galleries, students will benefit from our Schools extensive partnerships with local, regional, and national cultural institutions whilst gaining first-hand exposure to advanced, active research in art. Delivered by academics and practitioners from across the university and the larger Dublin community. Offers the opportunity to hone skills in the interpretation, critique, and analysis of works of art and architecture. Combines academic scholarship with an introduction to the theory and practice of curation in museums and galleries.DURATION:1 Years 2 Years ATTENDANCE:Full Time Part Time MODE OF DELIVERY: Face-to-Face NEXT INTAKE:20242025 September

Which department am I in?

UCD College of Arts and Humanities

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
€22,600.00 (US$ 24,220) per year
Estimated Monthly Costs (per student) - Accommodation - €1,426

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Belfield Campus

Belfield, Dublin 4,

Belfield,

Dublin,

D04 V1W8, Leinster, Republic of Ireland

Entry requirements

For international students

The normal requirement is a second class honours degree, grade one (2:1). You should check the specific entry requirements for the course that you intend to apply for. Some courses may require a higher standard for entry.An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version.Test of English as a Foreign Language (

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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