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    Museums and Curating MA

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    Brighton, GBMAIn-person1 year
    £24,000.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo

    Museums and Curating MA at University of Sussex is a 1-year, in-person MA program based in Brighton, GB. Tuition is £24,000.

    About the program

    The program covers history, theory, and politics of art institutions and curating practice. Students undertake professional projects with museums addressing issues like women's histories, queer heritage, Black Lives Matter, and disability access, with visits to institutions such as the British Museum and National Gallery.

    Focus: coursework
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Aug 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min For tests taken from 21 January 2026: Standard level (4 overall, including at least 4 in Listening, 4 in Reading, 4 in Speaking, 4 in Writing). For tests taken before 21 January 2026: Standard level (80 overall, including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing).
    IELTS
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    Min Standard level (6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component).

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    £14,400.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Museums and Curating MA at University of Sussex cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Museums and Curating MA at University of Sussex is £24,000.
    Is Museums and Curating MA at University of Sussex online or in-person?
    Museums and Curating MA at University of Sussex is offered in-person.
    How long does Museums and Curating MA at University of Sussex take to complete?
    Museums and Curating MA at University of Sussex is structured around 1 year.
    What GPA is required for Museums and Curating MA at University of Sussex?
    Per the program's published guidance: upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree
    What work-permit options follow Museums and Curating MA at University of Sussex?
    Post-completion work rights for Museums and Curating MA at University of Sussex: 2 years Graduate Route (UK)