Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Curating

at Goldsmiths, University of London United Kingdom

Overview

Do you want to advance your knowledge of contemporary art and pursue a professional career in the field of curatorial practice?

Curating refers to a wide range of activities including the care of collections and the development of exhibitions, festivals, screenings, digital platforms and more. Curators engage with historical knowledge and respond to urgent social issues, staging culture as a way of bringing together multiple publics.
Visual Cultures at Goldsmiths has been at the forefront of curatorial research for well over a decade, helping to redefine the profession. Drawing from this research, taught by leading curators and researchers, BA Curating combines a strong grounding in art history and contemporary cultural theory with the development of practical know-how and industry experience.

Why study BA Curating at Goldsmiths?

  • Visual Cultures at Goldsmiths is internationally renowned for its research on Curatorial Practice and you will be learning from leading theorists and practitioners.
  • You will study compulsory modules on curatorial history, theory and practice alongside option modules in art history and visual culture that allow you to focus on your particular interests.
  • You will be mentored to develop the know-how and practical skills necessary to practice as a contemporary art curator through a number of practical assignments as well as an industry placement in your second year.
  • You will develop your ability to work collaboratively and will work with your peers in your third year towards your degree show.
  • You will be supported to develop student-led projects and will have access to our dedicated Curating Room to host your events.
  • You will benefit from the rich programme of events at Goldsmiths as well from world-class exhibitions at the newly opened Goldsmiths Centre for Contemporary Art.
  • Our London location means you’ll never run out of galleries, events, museums and visual culture to explore in the capital.
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30

Application Processing Days

Under Graduate

Program Level

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Full Time On Campus

Study Mode

36

Duration

Goldsmiths, University of London

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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Curating Assistant Fee

$17890

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$0

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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Curating Admissions Requirements

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

 

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Detailed Program and Facts

30

Application Processing Days

Full Time On Campus

Program Intensity

Under Graduate

Program Level

36

Duration

Study Visa

English Test Requirement

6.0

Minimum Overall Score

5.5

Minimum Listening

5.5

Minimum Reading

6.0

Minimum Writing

5.5

Minimum Speaking

80.0

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