About the course

Curation is a rapidly expanding field across the cultural and creative sector. Based in our international art gallery and museum, MIMA (Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art), this professionally focused course covers the advanced practical and intellectual requirements of a curator including collections, commissioning, interpretation, engagement, project management and critical theoretical contexts.

　　collection development, management (including acquisitions and loans), and historical and contemporary relevance

　　research, development and project management of new exhibitions, and curatorial projects and commissioning artists

　　interpretation, learning and audience development including digital methodologies

　　specialist sector networks and future-proofing your career as a curator.

　　This course begins by developing your practice across key issues and economic, social and cultural landscapes including decolonisation, diversity and inclusion, place-making and sustainability. You then move onto developing advanced curatorial skills as part of your current employment, providing you with a comprehensive and critical understanding of professional practice, and preparing you for future challenges within the cultural and creative industries.

　　Developed and delivered in partnership with key stakeholders from the sector and led by established curators from MIMA, this course is embedded in the MIMA programme, allowing you to contribute to a range of events, projects and exhibitions. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: GB£18,000

Intake	Location
Semester 2 (January), 2024	Middlesbrough
Semester 2 (January), 2025	Middlesbrough
Semester 2 (January), 2026	Middlesbrough

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Teesside University

A good undergraduate degree from either a humanities or arts discipline, relevant experience or equivalent qualifications. Applicants are normally interviewed and are required to present a portfolio of work.

　　IELTS - 6.0

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Teesside University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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