Study Contemporary Art History and Curating MA at Newcastle University in the UK, Newcastle University

Contemporary Art History and Curating MA

UK

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What will I learn?

This course combines art history with the practical curatorial skills needed to work in the contemporary arts sector.Newcastle has a vibrant contemporary art scene and provides a living case study for you to engage with, learn from, and contribute to.Study our Contemporary Art History and Curating MA and develop the skills required to work in the contemporary arts sector. You’ll have the opportunity to:explore your own creative interests and research questionslearn to navigate the complexities of the contemporary art world with confidence and insightactively engage with artists, curators, scholars, and audiencesbuild personal and professional connections to take into your future career

Which department am I in?

Newcastle University

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£25,900.00 (US$ 33,448) per year
Living costs - 10500-11500 a year

This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Newcastle University, Newcastle Campus

Newcastle Campus,

Newcastle upon Tyne,

Tyne and Wear,

NE1 7RU, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£26,800.00 (US$ 34,610) per year
Living costs - 10500-11500 a year

This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Newcastle University, Newcastle Campus

Newcastle Campus,

Newcastle upon Tyne,

Tyne and Wear,

NE1 7RU, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A 2:2 Bachelors or equivalent in art history, fine art or another relevant subject.

There may be circumstances where professional experience in the field may be considered alongside an undergraduate degree in a relevant field. Professionals with considerable industry experience, but no undergraduate degree, might be eligible for Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) for direct entry into the programme.

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

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