Art History and Curating MA 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Birmingham |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

27,090 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

28 Aug, 2026Application Deadline

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Art History

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Do you want to pursue your love of art history, ready for a career in the arts and curating sectors? Conduct original research into art objects and create your own curatorial project with an arts organisation, working with historical and contemporary art.


You’ll also establish important professional networks and gain vital practical skills, invaluable to museum and commercial sectors.


We also offer a distance learning programme over 18 months. Find out more about the PGCert Art History and Curating by distance learning

Programme overview

Main Subject

Art History

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Do you want to pursue your love of art history, ready for a career in the arts and curating sectors? Conduct original research into art objects and create your own curatorial project with an arts organisation, working with historical and contemporary art.


You’ll also establish important professional networks and gain vital practical skills, invaluable to museum and commercial sectors.


We also offer a distance learning programme over 18 months. Find out more about the PGCert Art History and Curating by distance learning

Admission Requirements

176+
88+
6.5+
67+
You should have, or expect to get, a 2:1 Honours degree in History of Art. We will also consider a different Humanities or Arts subject, provided you can demonstrate your interest in History of Art. This might be through relevant work experience or studying relevant modules during your Honours degree.

If your Honours degree is a high 2:2 (57% or above, or equivalent GPA) and you have extensive professional experience, or you can document mitigating circumstances that affected your undergraduate studies, you should contact the Programme Lead before making an application.

We recommend using the personal statement to outline your interest in History of Art and any previous or current experience you have in this area.

If you’ve been out of education for several years, we will consider professional references in place of the standard two academic references.

Please be aware: places on this programme are limited as we can only accommodate a limited number of students on our curatorial projects.

Due to the competitive nature of the programme, we strongly advise you apply early.

Applications received before January 2026 will get first priority. Applications will then be reviewed again in March 2026 and May 2026.

28 Aug 2026
1 Year
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
11,250 GBP
International
27,090 GBP

Scholarships

Selecting the right scholarship can be a daunting process. With countless options available, students often find themselves overwhelmed and confused. The decision can be especially stressful for those facing financial constraints or pursuing specific academic or career goals.

To help students navigate this challenging process, we recommend the following articles:

More programmes from the university

Philosophy PhD arrows

Go to Programme ::type_cta_button::
Postgrad Programmes 59