MFA Curating in Bristol United Kingdom | University of the West of England

University of the West of England | Bristol United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 16,000
(c. USD21,410.4)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

This highly networked program is designed for individuals seeking to cultivate curatorial expertise across diverse fields such as fine art, digital media, film, festivals, and social history. You'll join an intentionally intimate cohort of peers from varied backgrounds—including fine art, sculpture, art history, architecture, 3D design, film studies, and history—to exchange ideas and collaborate on creative group projects. Students flourish in our professional yet nurturing academic setting, guided by seasoned instructors in a vibrant urban hub teeming with active cultural communities.

Graduates of our MA Curating program have pursued careers in social history, fine art, museum curation, and film programming within arts, culture, and heritage institutions. Additional pathways include curating roles at national and international film festivals, teaching positions, or advanced doctoral research opportunities.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

We are looking for highly motivated, creative students with some prior experience in curating or a related area. Usually applicants will have an undergraduate degree in the arts or humanities but those with other academic qualifications or relevant professional experience are also encouraged to apply. Work experience in the arts/museums/galleries sectors is desirable.

IELTS - Overall score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component. TOEFL - Overall score of 90 or above, including a minimum of 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking, PTE - Overall score of 62 with at least 51 in each component (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).

Tuition GBP 16,000

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