Program Overview
The Art History and Curating at University of Birmingham is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Art History and Curating programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 16,160 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,520 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Art History and Curating programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Curatorial Practices\', \'Research Training and Methods\', \'Criticism and Methods in the History of Art and Visual Culture\', \'Art, Heritage and Digital Cultures\', \'Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art\', \'Theorising and Historicising Exhibitions\', "Artists\' Film and Video from the 1920s to the Present"]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Candidates are expected to have an undergraduate degree in a related discipline with a qualification of 2:1 (or its academic equivalent). In your application, you should use your personal statement to explain why you wish to study this programme, with reference to any past and present experience you have in this subject.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 16,160 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,520 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 16,160 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,520 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Birmingham directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
University of Birmingham is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 31 July 2026
- Start Date 2017-09-10
- Language English
- Duration 12 months