Colchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Honours) in Curating - Including Year Abroad in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex
University of Essex
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Colchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
19,500
(c. USD26,114.6)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Our BA in Curating equips you with both theoretical knowledge and practical expertise to pursue your professional goals, blending academic instruction with real-world experience in museum and gallery settings.
In academic sessions, you'll explore key movements in art history—a crucial foundation for aspiring curators. The curriculum also covers exhibition design history and theory, focusing on how curation decisions influence visitor interactions with displayed artworks and artifacts.
The arts and cultural sector has grown substantially in economic importance worldwide. Essex graduates emerge prepared to capitalize on these expanding career prospects.
Career paths for curating graduates span museums, galleries, and auction houses, with opportunities in curation, museum education, programming, sales, and marketing. The program also provides essential skills for gallery ownership, public relations, and careers in fashion, publishing, or event coordination.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A-levels: BBB - BBC or 120 – 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels
BTEC: DDM – DMM or 120 – 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels.
Other qualifications that hold UCAS tariff points, and combined qualifications: 120 – 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A levels or equivalent.
IB: 30 - 29 points or three Higher Level certificates with 555-554.
We are also happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programme courses (formerly certificates) at both Higher and Standard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard level, and the course applied for.
IELTS- 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
TOEFL IBT- 76 overall, with a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
Tuition
GBP
19,500