Taught course

Art: Exhibition Studies

Institution
University of the Arts London - Central Saint Martins · School of Art
Qualifications
MRes

Entry requirements

The standard entry requirements for this course are as follows:

An honours degree or an equivalent EU/international qualification.

AP(E)L – Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning

Exceptionally applicants who do not meet these course entry requirements may still be considered. The course team will consider each application that demonstrates additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might, for example, be demonstrated by:

  • Related academic or work experience
  • The quality of the personal statement
  • A strong academic or other professional reference

Or a combination of these factors.

Each application will be considered on its own merit but cannot guarantee an offer in each case.

Months of entry

September

Course content

MRes Art: Exhibition Studies examines the history of contemporary art through key developments in the exhibition form.

MRes Art is made up of three specialist pathways: Theory and Philosophy; Moving Image; and Exhibition Studies.

Why choose this course at Central Saint Martins:

  • Collaboration with Afterall: MRes Art: Exhibition Studies is delivered in conjunction with Afterall, the art research and publishing organisation based at Central Saint Martins. You will have unique access to its network of contributors and partner institutions, including high-profile curators and theorists.
  • Enhance your research skills: You will have dedicated training on research methods and writing practices, allowing you to proceed onto further academic research and to deploy those skills in a professional context.
  • Social engagement: You will interrogate the norms embedded in art institutions and participate in shaping practices that work to advance decolonial, equitable and just futures.
  • Collaborative learning environment: You will engage in participatory forms of learning that will expose you to diverse perspectives, foster independent and creative thinking, and enhance your teamwork skills.
  • Enhance your employability: The course will prepare you for professional careers in the creative industries as well as in academia. Graduates have secured positions in major art institutions such as Afterall, the V&A and Cemeti – Institute of Art and Society in Indonesia, and have initiated their own curatorial projects. They have also been awarded PhD funding in the UK, USA, South Africa and Hong Kong.

Information for international students

IELTS level 7.0 or above, with at least 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking (please check our main English language requirements webpage).

Fees and funding

UK students
£7,210 per year
International students
£17,440 per year

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MRes
    full time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

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Email
study@csm.arts.ac.uk