Course summary
- Learn from lecturers at the cutting edge of contemporary art research and curatorial practice, as well as art history and visual culture
- Expand your understanding of the social, cultural and economic issues that surround the international contemporary art world
- Develop a range of subject-specific, academic and transferable skills, including high-order conceptual and visual literacy and communication skills for the arts sector and beyond
- A partnership-based approach to support opportunities for work placements in prestigious museums and galleries (public or commercial)
- Gain knowledge from expert guest lecturers from around the world, including internationally renowned curators, artists and critics.
- Benefit from studying in the beautiful, culturally-rich South West of the UK, and also from regular field trips to London, including visits to leading art world events such as Frieze Art Fair and institutions such as Tate Modern, along with a wide range of artist-led spaces, commercial galleries and museums.
Modules
For a full list of compulsory and optional modules please visit our course page.
Assessment method
Please visit our course page for current assessment methods.
How to apply
International applicants
Our International Student Support can help you with what you need to do before you arrive and when you get here as a new international student. They offer ongoing support throughout your studies whether that be setting up a bank account or arranging healthcare. Our Global Chums Buddy Scheme and our Intercultural Cafe provide opportunities to meet staff and connect with students. INTO University of Exeter provide pre-sessional English courses for international students as well as free insessional support. For more information about entry requirements, bursaries and scholarships and how to apply please visit our course page.
Entry requirements
We will consider applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree or above in a social science* or humanities subject, as well as Archiving, Art Conservation, Art Criticism, Arts and Culture, Heritage or Gallery Management, or Museum Studies. While we normally only consider applicants who meet this criteria, if you are coming from a different academic background which is equivalent to degree level, or have relevant work experience, we would welcome your application. *Accepted social science subjects include: Anthropology Archaeology Area and Development Studies Criminology Demography Development Studies Economics Economic and Social History Education Environmental Planning Human Geography International Relations Law Linguistics Management and Business Studies Media and Communication Studies Philosophy Politics and International Studies Psychology Science and Technology Studies Social Policy Social Statistics, Methods, and Computing Social Work Socio Legal Studies Sociology For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
In addition to tuition fees and living costs, your programme of study may have other costs associated with it, such as laboratory equipment or field trips. For more information about fees and additional costs please visit our course page.
Sponsorship information
We invest heavily in scholarships for talented prospective Masters students. This is in addition to the UK Government’s Postgraduate Loan Scheme. For information on how you can fund your postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter, please visit our course page.
Provider information
University of Exeter
Northcote House
The Queen's Drive
Exeter
EX4 4QJ
Course contact details
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