Study location	United Kingdom, Bristol, City Campus
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 Year
Study language	English
Awards	MA
Course code	W90L12

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) We are looking for highly motivated, creative students with some prior experience in curating or a related area. Usually applicants will have an honours degree in the arts or humanities but those with other academic qualifications or relevant professional experience are also encouraged to apply. Work experience in the arts/museums/galleries sectors is desirable but not essential. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill) CAE: 176 (with a minimum of 162 in each skill)

Other requirements

At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. The reference should be on letterhead paper and preferably typewritten. A motivation letter must be added to your application. A relevant portfolio is required. In addition to the general UWE Bristol application, candidates should submit with their application: - A programme idea for a one hour wildlife documentary (on a single side of A4) - A list of ten documentary titles you have seen, and a paragraph on each giving us your thoughts - A sample of something you have made whether it is film, photography, written or another creative form We will draw up a shortlist from the applications and those applicants on the shortlist will be invited to interview.

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. courses.uwe.ac.uk/W90L12/curating

Overview

This well-connected degree is for those wishing to explore curating and develop curatorial skills in one or more of the following areas: fine art, digital media, film, festivals and social history.

You will study alongside an intentionally small and supportive group of students with backgrounds in areas including fine art, sculpture, art history, architecture, 3D design, film studies and history, sharing practice and ideas and providing opportunities to work creatively and collaboratively on group projects.

Ours students value and thrive in a highly professional and creative learning environment led by experienced tutors in a lively and dynamic city with active and engaging cultural communities.

Career opportunities

MA Curating graduates have gone on to work in a range of professions in areas of social history, fine art, museum curating and film programming in various arts, culture and heritage-related organisations. There are also curating and programming opportunities at film festivals both nationally and internationally and options to teach or progress to further PhD study.