Study location	United Kingdom, Southampton, East Park Terrace
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	MA

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) A BA honours degree at 2:2 or higher. 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 verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English IELTS minimum 6.5 overall with minimum of 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in reading, listening and speaking

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. Two academic references A motivation letter must be added to your application. Offers will be made on the basis of the application, interview, and submission of examples of written (and possibly visual) work.

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. solent.ac.uk/..ation-and-visual-culture-ma

Overview

You’ll be taught by academics and practitioners with experience in curating and publishing, who emphasize interdisciplinary thinking and enquiry within curation and visual culture. And will study areas including; contemporary curating, researching/writing about visual culture, and curating in digital contexts, learning the essential skills to work in a wide variety of contexts such as the gallery and publishing sectors, or for brands and cultural institutions.

Throughout the master’s you’ll benefit from the contribution of a range of internal and external representatives such as curators, publishers, event organisers and designers who provide excellent industry insight and examples. The University’s own art gallery space Solent Showcase also offers you the opportunity to build your awareness of professional practices and engage in hands-on research and curatorial activities.

You’ll also have access to our fantastic facilities to support your learning, including specialist software for workshops on exhibition design.

The curating and critical writing skills developed on this course are applicable to a wide range of professions such as roles at cultural institutions, publishers, and brands, as well as independent and collaborative practices – leaving you with varied and exciting career options upon graduation.

Career opportunities

MA Visual Culture and Curation will prepare graduates for a variety of professions including:

• Curator
• Researcher
• Archivist
• Exhibition designer
• Exhibition manager
• Event organiser
• Writer
• Editor
• Consultant (for the cultural sector and brands)
• Project manager
• Academic pathway