Curating MA is a postgraduate degree at University of Essex, based in Colchester, taught full-time over 1 year. 88% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey.
Student Satisfaction
87.58%
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About this course
Our course combines practice, theory and histories of curating in equal measure. You will develop an essential base skills for a successful exhibition – from object handling to managing exhibition budgets – through visiting lectures by active museum professionals; practical workshops using our on-site collection and galleries; and competitive placements at leading institutions. You will build your own confident grasp of the history and theory of exhibition-making, studying with academics who besides being active curators are producing new key texts on the curatorial history and theory.
Previous students have worked at the V&A, Royal Academy of Arts, Hayward Gallery and Firstsite Gallery.
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: MA
Location: Colchester
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: MA
Location: Colchester
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Course Details
- Qualification
- MA
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Colchester
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ