Contemporary Art History and Curating MA

Newcastle University

United Kingdom, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Newcastle University

United Kingdom , Newcastle upon Tyne

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 25,900 / year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Contemporary Art History and Curating MA

About

Overview

This course combines art history with the practical curatorial skills needed to work in the contemporary arts sector.

Newcastle has a vibrant contemporary art scene and provides a living case study for you to engage with, learn from, and contribute to.

Study our Contemporary Art History and Curating MA and develop the skills required to work in the contemporary arts sector. You’ll have the opportunity to:

explore your own creative interests and research questions
learn to navigate the complexities of the contemporary art world with confidence and insight
actively engage with artists, curators, scholars, and audiences
build personal and professional connections to take into your future career

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

Typically we recognise the following in a Bachelors degree:

3.5/4.0 or 4.25/5.0 (85%) as comparable to a 1st Class
Minimum GPA of 3.75/5.0 (75%) as comparable to a 2.1
3.5/5.0 or 2.8/4.0 (70%) as comparable to a 2.2

Admissions criteria may vary depending on the course you are applying for, please check course specific entry requirements.

English Program Requirements

IELTS:

Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum score of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent including 5.5 in each of the four elements of the test.

TOEFL:

79 overall (with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing)

Pearson:

Pearsons 65 overall (with a minimum of 59 in all sub-skills).

Duolingo:

115 overall with no subskill below 100

Career

Your future

This Contemporary Art History and Curating postgraduate course encourages collaboration and interpersonal development. You’ll advance key skills that will prepare you for a career in the arts or to progress into further academic study.

Possible careers include: