Postgraduate Diploma in Art Curatorship
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Overview
Postgraduate Diploma in Art Curatorship
Introduction
The Postgraduate Diploma in Art Curatorship is a one-year programme made up of four practice-oriented and fascinating courses.
This Diploma will appeal to students intending to work in museums, art galleries, and commercial art sectors.
Postgraduate Diploma in Art Curatorship
Entry requirements
You will need either:
- a Bachelor of Arts
- a Bachelor of Fine Arts
- other qualifications of an equivalent standing
- evidence of extensive practical, professional, or scholarly experience.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Art Curatorship or use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
If your entry qualification is not from the University of Canterbury, applications for the Diploma require an up-to-date CV detailing relevant study, roles, and work experience; a full academic transcript of your tertiary-level studies; and a recent writing sample (eg, an essay on a topic related to art). These must be emailed directly to the Programme Coordinator.
You must also contact the Programme Coordinator to arrange a meeting or phone conversation where you will discuss your intentions for the programme, and what you hope to get out of it.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Postgraduate Diploma in Art Curatorship
How do I plan my diploma?
To qualify for the PGDipArtCuratorship you must satisfactorily pass three compulsory Art Curatorship courses and one elective course from the Art History programme.
This includes a 4–6 week internship with a local museum, art gallery, or related centre as part of the coursework.
The Diploma is studied full-time for 1 year, or up to 2 years part-time.
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Art Curatorship.
Postgraduate Diploma in Art Curatorship
Subjects and courses
The PGDipArtCuratorship is made up of four courses:
- ARTC402 Never Neutral: Museums in Context
- a special project, such as staging an exhibition (ARTC404)
- a gallery internship (ARTC401)
- one elective 400-level course from Art History
Domestic students
2024 tuition fee estimate: $8,590 (120 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $9,105 (120 points)
International students
2024 Special Programme Fee: $30,900 (120 points)
2025 Special Programme Fee: $32,400 (120 points)
2026 Special Programme Fee: $34,000 (120 points)
Postgraduate Diploma in Art Curatorship
Career opportunities
Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.
Useful information:
- Read what other UC postgraduate students have gone on to achieve in their studies and careers in our student stories.
- Te Rōpū Rapuara | UC Careers can help you to achieve the career you want, connect with employers, or find a job.
- For research into career destinations by qualification, visit Te Pōkai Tara | Universities New Zealand website.
- Find out more about what can you do with a degree from UC.
- Come along to an upcoming information event for prospective postgraduate students.
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