About the course

Taught by leading curators and designers, the course engages critically and creatively with our fast-changing, complex world. You will have the opportunity to curate live projects and build your own professional profile, through The Design Museum and with institutions such as the Architectural Association, British Council, Gallery Fumi and the Royal Academy of Arts. Led by both research and practice, this course has taught aspiring curators for more than fifteen years.

　　You will develop creative and practical skills for curating design exhibitions, public programmes and alternative curatorial formats. You will learn to critically reflect on curatorial practice, work trans-disciplinary and speak and write about contemporary design and curatorial practice.

　　The course offers visits to studios, exhibitions, galleries and independent creatives. There is also an optional international study trip. Past destinations have included New York, Berlin and Amsterdam. Through a dissertation and/or project, you will showcase your originality and creativity in design curation. 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: 1 Year(s)Fees: GB£21,900

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Kingston upon Thames
Autumn (September), 2024	Kingston upon Thames

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Kingston University London

IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no element below 5.5. TOEFL iBT - Overall 88.

　　Applicants should have a good BA(Hons) degree or equivalent qualification in an academic subject or creative practice field.

　　We welcome applicants with relevant work experience, such as practitioners, museum staff and designers looking to extend their professional experience.

　　You should be able to demonstrate an ability to work creatively and within a team.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

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 Kingston University London. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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　　THE World ranking87th / 130

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