Program Overview
The Culture at University of the Arts London is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 24 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 arts & design. 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 Culture 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 17,230 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Culture programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- MA Culture, Criticism and Curation lasts 45 weeks, arranged across one academic year \x96 3 terms of 10 weeks \x96 plus an additional 15 weeks of independent work.
- MA Culture, Criticism and Curation is credit rated at 180 credits. It comprises two Units: Unit 1, (60 credits), for the first 15 weeks of the course followed by Unit 2 (120 credits) that runs for 30 weeks.
- Both units must be passed in order to achieve the MA, but the classification of the award of MA derives from the mark for Unit 2 only.
- We expect you to commit an average of 40 hours per week to your studies. This comprises 5 hours of taught and 15 supervised sessions and 20 hours self directed study.
- Your taught input will normally be scheduled over two - three fixed days per week, which we will detail at the start of each term and further in advance if possible. The course structure is intended to allow you to pursue your studies while also undertaking part-time work, internships or care responsibilities.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Minimum entry requirements
Applicants must have an Honours Degree or evidence of equivalent learning, and normally at least one year of relevant professional experience. The relevant disciplines and professional fields include:
- History
- Art History
- Culture, Communications or Media Studies
- Fine Art
- Fashion (History & THeory)
- Multimedia or interactive design
- Curatorial, gallery or museum work
- Research
- Collections management or interpretation
- Journalism - digital, broadcast, press and radio
- Art criticism and other forms of writing practices
- Marketing and PR
- Retail, if culturally related
Applicants will be considered for admission who have already achieved a relevant Honours Degree, who can evidence experiential learning equivalent to a degree or who have 3 years\xc2\x92 relevant professional experience.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 17,230 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 17,230 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of the Arts London 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 the Arts London
University of the Arts London
London, England
The University of the Arts London (UAL) is a public collegiate university in London, England, United Kingdom. It specialises in arts, design, fashion, and the performing arts. The university is a...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2011-01-18
- Start Date 2018-01-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months