About this course
10th in the UK for History of Art (The Guardian University Guide 2025)
97% of our research overall in Art and Design: History, Practice and Theory was assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)
About the course Gain the skills to join the exciting world of museums, galleries and the cultural heritage sector. You’ll work with academics who have relationships with museums across the UK, and direct experience of curating exhibitions and permanent collections in the museums and galleries sector.
You’ll gain invaluable experience working in close contact with museum staff – and in a team of curating students – to address a live issue for a specific museum. Between February and the end of June, you’ll get the opportunity to work on some of the pressing issues facing the sector today. In previous years, museums have included projects relating to:
The participating museums are:
In class, you’ll explore the history, theory and politics of art institutions and build a critical framework for the practice of curating. And you’ll also visit museums in Sussex and London. This allows you to learn first-hand about institutional histories, collections, permanent galleries and temporary exhibitions.
About Sussex Our courses, research, culture and campus aim to stimulate, excite and challenge. From scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, you'll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.
Location Study on our beautiful, green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: MA
Location: Brighton
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: MA
Location: Brighton
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Course Details
- Qualification
- MA
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Brighton
- Scheme
- Postgraduate