MA Curation

For our students coming from a non-UK educational background, UCA has launched an Integrated International Pre-Masters year, which is based at UCA Farnham.

On this course you’ll prepare for postgraduate study with a mix of online and face-to-face learning that will give you the study skills required to complete a Master’s, and you’ll also improve your English for academic study.

Experimental Curating 
You’ll undertake an in-depth exploration of experimental curatorial practices, emphasising the interplay of physical or virtual exhibition spaces, their integration, contrasts, and opportunities.  

Research Contexts 
Exploring the design, construction and expression of curating as a process of research, this unit introduces you to critical research methodologies which you will employ in your independent research enquiries.  

Curatorial Practice 
You’ll learn everything you need to know about engaging with diverse audiences through public programmes and events. You’ll explore strategies for developing meaningful interactions, fostering inclusivity, and creating engaging cultural experiences.  

Professional Contexts  
In this unit you’ll focus on professional development as you benefit from opportunities and projects developed with partner organisations. Through group work and individual research, you will be able to establish and develop a sense of your position in relation to their identified subjects, interests and practice areas. You will also develop a creative business start-up or collaborative practice project.  

Major Project 
This will be the culmination of your studies, as you undertake a sustained, in-depth and critically informed research inquiry, as a major body of work. It will define your practice through your own work and an understanding of how it sits in relation to others. 

There are many career pathways with strong links to our Curation MA:

• Museum curator
• Gallery curator
• Festival curator
• Events management
• Exhibitor

You may want to undertake further study or research to specialise even more.

MA course

• A good honours degree or equivalent qualification in the subject or a related discipline
  
  

and/or

• Relevant work experience, demonstrating your ability to study at postgraduate level.
  
  

Consideration will also be given to applicants who can make a strong case for admission in relation to a particular project and can demonstrate their potential to satisfactorily complete the course.

Portfolio requirements

For this course we will need to see your portfolio for review. You can either submit a digital portfolio or request an in-person portfolio review with the course team. Further information will be provided once you have applied.

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MA course

The entry requirements for this courses will depend on the country your qualifications are from, please check the equivalent qualifications for your country:

• Non-UK equivalent qualifications

Any additional entry requirements listed in the UK requirements section, e.g., subject requirements, work experience or professional qualifications, also apply to international applicants applying with equivalent qualifications.

Portfolio requirements

You will be required to submit a portfolio for review. Further information on specific portfolio requirements and how to submit your portfolio will be sent to you after we have reviewed your application.

MA course with Integrated International Pre-Masters course

• A recognised bachelor degree or 3 year diploma with a strong portfolio in a relevant subject.

Any additional entry requirements listed in the UK requirements section, e.g., subject requirements, work experience or professional qualifications, also apply to international applicants applying with equivalent qualifications.

Portfolio requirements

You will be required to submit a portfolio for review. Further information on specific portfolio requirements and how to submit your portfolio will be sent to you after we have reviewed your application.

English language requirements

To study at UCA, you'll need to have a certain level of English language skill. And so, to make sure you meet the requirements of your course, we ask for evidence of your English language ability, please check the level of English language required:

• English language requirements