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MA History of Art (Art Curating)

University of York — York, United Kingdom

MA History of Art (Art Curating) is a postgraduate Art & Design course at University of York, York, United Kingdom. It takes 1 year, costs £27,840 per year and starts in September.

Postgraduate · 1 year · Full-time · Art & Design · £27,840 per year

Intakes: September

MA History of Art (Art Curating) at the University of York is a 1-year full-time (or 2-year part-time) master's in the UK that teaches the practical skills needed to lead curatorial projects. It covers current issues in the field, such as decolonisation, provenance research and the ethics of curating. 0 in each component.

Modules

  • Art History in Practice
  • Doing Things with Photographs (curating option)
  • Who Owns Antiquities? The Politics of Museology and Archaeology (curating option)
  • Contemporary Art and Social Justice (curating option)
  • Fashion: Theories, Materials and Images (curating option)
  • JMW Turner: Revolutions in British Art (curating option)
  • Making Fashion (option)
  • Art and Imagery in York Minster (option)
  • Medieval Art and Medievalisms (option)
  • Painting on Light: Stained Glass in the Medieval Tradition (option)

Careers

  • Curator
  • Collections Manager
  • Exhibition Designer
  • Art Consultant
  • Gallery Manager
  • Auction House Specialist
  • Provenance Researcher
  • University Lecturer
  • Arts Programme Coordinator
  • Editor and Publisher

Frequently asked questions

How long is MA History of Art (Art Curating) at University of York?

MA History of Art (Art Curating) takes 1 year (Full-time).

How much does MA History of Art (Art Curating) at University of York cost?

The listed tuition fee is £27,840 per year. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount before you apply.

When does MA History of Art (Art Curating) start?

Intakes: September.

What level is MA History of Art (Art Curating)?

It is a postgraduate course in Art & Design.

What will I study on MA History of Art (Art Curating)?

Modules include Art History in Practice, Doing Things with Photographs (curating option), Who Owns Antiquities? The Politics of Museology and Archaeology (curating option), Contemporary Art and Social Justice (curating option), Fashion: Theories, Materials and Images (curating option) and JMW Turner: Revolutions in British Art (curating option).

What careers can MA History of Art (Art Curating) lead to?

Typical roles include Curator, Collections Manager, Exhibition Designer, Art Consultant, Gallery Manager and Auction House Specialist.