Overview

The Contemporary Curating programme from Manchester Metropolitan University considers ways in which different kinds of artworks and projects are mediated through the exhibition process.

The shifting relationship between artist-institution-curator-critic/writer forms a central element to the course. The course also explores the potential of seeing curating as something that can be applied to different forms of knowledge: publications, symposia, events and interventions.

Career

The programme would be of interest to those planning to pursue a career in the museum and gallery sector, as well as those interested in related cultural work, such as arts administration, publishing and events organisation. The programme also provides a suitable grounding for further study at doctorate level.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Practice: Curating Spaces

Practice: Curatorial Process

Practice: Major Project

Professional Practices

Culture and Context

Practice: Contextualising

Practice: Realisation and Publication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00

More details

You can apply for a master’s course at any time throughout the year, most courses will close for applications in mid to late August.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

89

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Visual Arts History Museum Studies View 311 other Masters in Visual Arts in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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89

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65

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You will normally have an undergraduate UK honours degree or international equivalent or a degree-equivalent postgraduate diploma or a professional qualification. Alternatively, you may be admitted if you can demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills at honours degree standard.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

3667 GBP / year

≈ 3667 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

2000 GBP / year

≈ 2000 GBP / year

Additional Details

per 30 credits per year.

Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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