Curation: Contemporary Art and Cultural Management

Entry requirements

We will consider applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree or above, or international equivalent, in a subject that includes some coverage of Art History, Business Studies, Drama, English, Cultural Studies or History.

Please also see our guidance on essential documentation required for an initial decision on taught programme applications.

Months of entry

September

Course content

• Learn from lecturers at the cutting edge of contemporary art research and curatorial practice, as well as art history and visual culture
• Expand your understanding of the social, cultural and economic issues that surround the international contemporary art world
• Develop a range of subject-specific, academic and transferable skills, including high-order conceptual and visual literacy and communication skills for the arts sector and beyond
• A partnership-based approach to support opportunities for work placements in prestigious museums and galleries (public or commercial)
• Gain knowledge from expert guest lecturers from around the world, including internationally renowned curators, artists and critics.
• Benefit from studying in the beautiful, culturally-rich South West of the UK, and also from regular field trips to London, including visits to leading art world events such as Frieze Art Fair and institutions such as Tate Modern, along with a wide range of artist-led spaces, commercial galleries and museums.

The course is divided into units of study called modules which are assigned a number of 'credits'. The credit rating of a module is proportional to the total workload, with 1 credit being nominally equivalent to 10 hours of work.

Information for international students

International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.

Fees and funding

The University of Exeter has many different scholarships available to support your education, including £5 million in scholarships for international students applying to study with us in the 2025/26 academic year, such as our Exeter Excellence Scholarships*.

For more information on scholarships and other financial support, please visit our scholarships and bursaries page.