Postgraduate Diploma in Art Curatorship
PGDipArtCuratorship
Duration
1 year full-time
Entry times
Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)
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Duration
1 year full-time
Entry times
Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)
Fees Estimate
Scholarships
Download Brochure
Overview
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:
- a Bachelor of Arts
- a Bachelor of Fine Arts
- other qualifications of an equivalent standing
- evidence of extensive practical, professional, or scholarly experience to the satisfaction of the Academic Board.
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
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.
Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.
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.
The PGDipArtCuratorship is made up of four courses:
- ARTC402 Never Neutral: Museums in Context
- a special project in staging an exhibition (ARTC404)
- a gallery internship (ARTC401)
- one elective 400-level course from Art History or Art Theory
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 and graduate profiles.
- 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 you can do with a degree from UC.
- Come along to an upcoming information event for prospective postgraduate students.
See Tuition Fee Structure for more information
| Year | Points | Info | Fees (NZD) |
| 2023 | 120 | Fee estimate. Actual fee will be determined by course selection. | $8,356 |
| 2022 | 120 | Fee estimate. Actual fee will be determined by course selection. | $8,132 |
| Year | Points | Info | Fees (NZD) | Fees (NZD) Excl GST |
| 2022 | 120 | Special (Set) Programme Fee | $28,200 | $24,522 |
| 2023 | 120 | Special (Set) Programme Fee | $29,000 | $25,217 |
Contact us
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Art Curatorship.
For study planning help, contact Te Kura Kete Aronui | School of Humanities and Creative Arts.
Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand