MLitt Curatorial Practice (Contemporary Art)

at University of Glasgow

SEMESTER 1
 

• Core course: CURATORIAL PRACTICE 1 (40 credits)

• Core course: Research Methods and Methodologies in Practice (20 credits) (delivered by The Glasgow School of Art)
   

SEMESTER 2
 

• Core course: Curatorial Practice 2 (40 credits)

• Optional course: (20 credits) (options available across The Glasgow School of Art and The University of Glasgow)
   

SEMESTER 3
 

Select one of the following:

• Master’s Project in Curatorial Practice 1 (60 credits)

• Master’s Project in Curatorial Practice 2 (60 credits)

• Dissertation (60 Credits)
   

The core courses have been designed in such a way as to place your engagement in independent and self-directed exploration, your acquisition of practical skills and professional attributes, and your contact with experienced professionals at the core of the programme. 
 

In Semesters 1 and 2, Curatorial Practice 1 and Curatorial Practice 2 have a flexible structure, which could respond to particular programming or specific project or exhibition opportunities that arise within any one academic year.
 

Alongside these, you are required to take Research Methods and Methodologies in Practice (20 credits, GSA) in semester 1 and an elective course in Semester 2. You can select from a list of available postgraduate elective options at GSA and the College of Arts, which may change from year to year.
 

In Semester 3 you can choose from three possible routes towards submission for final assessment. These are either:

• Master’s project option 1 (100% curatorial project)

• Master’s project option 2 (50% curatorial project and 50% extended essay), or

• Dissertation (100%).
   

Whether pursuing a Master’s project or a dissertation, it is expected that your work will conform to the growing canon of the field of curating.

A good undergraduate degree in a relevant subject (normally 2:1 or higher - although a lower classification may be considered where other areas of the application are strong) or equivalent professional or life experience.

A good level of understanding of contemporary art, relevant to the applicant's own cultural context.
 

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

• overall 7.0; two subtests no less than 6.5 and two subtests no less than 7.0
   

Common equivalent English language qualifications
 

All stated English tests are acceptable for admission to this programme:
 

TOEFL (ibt, my best or athome)

• 95 with minimum R 23, L 23, S 22, W 24.

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

PTE (Academic or Academic Online)

• 60 with minimum 60 in all subtests.

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) 

• 180 overall, no subtest less than 176

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months, combined scores from 2 tests sat within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Glasgow International College English Language (and other foundation providers)

• 65%.

• Tests are accepted for academic year following sitting.
   

University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses

• Tests are accepted for 2 years following date of successful completion.
   

Alternatives to English Language qualification
 

• Undergraduate degree from English speaking country (including Canada if taught in English)

• Undergraduate 2+2 degree from English speaking country

• Undergraduate 2+2 TNE degree taught in English in non-English speaking country

• Masters degree from English speaking country

• Masters degree (equivalent on NARIC to UK masters degree) taught in English in non-English speaking country.
   

For international students, the Home Office has confirmed that the University can choose to use these tests to make its own assessment of English language ability for visa applications to degree level programmes. The University is also able to accept UKVI approved Secure English Language Tests (SELT) but we do not require a specific UKVI SELT for degree level programmes. We therefore still accept any of the English tests listed for admission to this programme.

MLitt
 

UK

• Full-time fee: £10050

• Part-time fee: £1117 per 20 credits
   

International & EU

• Full-time fee: £20520

The programme will develop your knowledge and expertise in the field of contemporary curatorial practice, and you will acquire a core body of skills and attributes that are attractive to employers, including:
 

• critical enquiry

• research capacity

• project-planning

• project administration

• budgeting

• practical problem solving

• professional working