Postgraduate Diploma in Art Curatorship
- Degree Structure - Duration
- 1 year full-time
Study a Postgraduate Diploma in Art Curatorship through Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts at the University of Canterbury.
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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.
You will need either:
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.
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.
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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.
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To qualify for the PGDipArtCuratorship you must satisfactorily pass three compulsory Art Curatorship courses and one elective course from Art History or Art Theory programmes.
This includes a 4–6 week internship with a local museum, art gallery, or related centres 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.