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Kingston University: Curating Contemporary Design
Institution | Kingston University View institution profile |
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Department | Art and Design History |
Web | www.kingston.ac.uk/postgraduate |
admissionsops@kingston.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 02033089932 |
Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
Reasons to choose Kingston:
– This course is run jointly with the Design Museum; you will have access to inspiring curators, collections, archives, the library, exhibitions and events.
– You will build your professional profile through curating live projects at the Design Museum and with institutions such as the British Council, the Royal Academy and the Architecture Association.
– Kingston University has its own art and design gallery, Stanley Picker Gallery, Dorich House Museum and extensive workshops.
About this course:
You will develop creative and practical skills for curating design exhibitions, public programmes and alternative curatorial formats. You will learn to critically reflect on curatorial practice, work transdisciplinary and speak and write about contemporary design and curatorial practice.
The course offers visits to studios, exhibitions, galleries and independent creatives. There is also an optional international study trip.* Past destinations have included New York, Berlin and Amsterdam Through a dissertation and/or project, you will showcase your originality and creativity in design curation.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | -Applicants should have a good BA(Hons) degree or equivalent qualification in an academic subject or creative practice field. We will invite all shortlisted candidates to an interview. You will need to demonstrate evidence of enthusiasm and commitment to the subject, plus the ability to analyse written material. We can interview international students by telephone. |
Location | Knights Park Grange Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2QJ |
Fees
EU | 18200 GBP for Year 1 |
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England | 10260 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 10260 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 10260 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 10260 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 18200 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Reasons to choose Kingston:
– This course is run jointly with the Design Museum; you will have access to inspiring curators, collections, archives, the library, exhibitions and events.
– You will build your professional profile through curating live projects at the Design Museum and with institutions such as the British Council, the Royal Academy and the Architecture Association.
– Kingston University has its own art and design gallery, Stanley Picker Gallery, Dorich House Museum and extensive workshops.
About this course:
You will develop creative and practical skills for curating design exhibitions, public programmes and alternative curatorial formats. You will learn to critically reflect on curatorial practice, work transdisciplinary and speak and write about contemporary design and curatorial practice.
The course offers visits to studios, exhibitions, galleries and independent creatives. There is also an optional international study trip.* Past destinations have included New York, Berlin and Amsterdam Through a dissertation and/or project, you will showcase your originality and creativity in design curation.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | -Applicants should have a good BA(Hons) degree or equivalent qualification in an academic subject or creative practice field. We will invite all shortlisted candidates to an interview. You will need to demonstrate evidence of enthusiasm and commitment to the subject, plus the ability to analyse written material. We can interview international students by telephone. |
Location | Knights Park Grange Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2QJ |
Fees
EU | 10010 GBP for Year 1 |
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England | 5643 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 5643 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 5643 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 5643 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 10010 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
You will develop creative and practical skills for curating design exhibitions and events. You will learn to devise exhibition briefs, research and select exhibits and curate learning and public programmes. Through a dissertation and/or project you will showcase your originality and creativity in design curation. The dissertation will support your professional practice and may be developed for research at higher degree level.
– This course is run jointly with the Design Museum. You will have access to inspiring curators, collections, archives, the library, exhibitions and events.
– You will build your professional profile through curating live projects at the Design Museum and with institutions such as the British Council, the Royal Academy and the Architecture Association.
– The course offers visits to studios, exhibitions, galleries and alternative curatorial formats. There is also an optional international study trip. Past destinations have included New York, Berlin and Amsterdam (there is an additional cost for the trip).
Graduates have joined leading international museums, galleries and cultural organisations which include the Victoria and Albert Museum; the Design Museum, London the British Council, Gallery Fumi; the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences, Sydney, the Korean Institute of Design Promotion and Shanghai Art Museum.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | -Applicants should have a good BA(Hons) degree or equivalent qualification in an academic subject or creative practice field. We will invite all shortlisted candidates to an interview. You will need to demonstrate evidence of enthusiasm and commitment to the subject, plus the ability to analyse written material. We can interview international students by telephone. |
Location | Knights Park Grange Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2QJ |
Fees
EU | 17800 GBP for Year 1 |
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England | 9735 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 9735 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 9735 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 9735 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 17800 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
You will develop creative and practical skills for curating design exhibitions and events. You will learn to devise exhibition briefs, research and select exhibits and curate learning and public programmes. Through a dissertation and/or project you will showcase your originality and creativity in design curation. The dissertation will support your professional practice and may be developed for research at higher degree level.
– This course is run jointly with the Design Museum. You will have access to inspiring curators, collections, archives, the library, exhibitions and events.
– You will build your professional profile through curating live projects at the Design Museum and with institutions such as the British Council, the Royal Academy and the Architecture Association.
– The course offers visits to studios, exhibitions, galleries and alternative curatorial formats. There is also an optional international study trip. Past destinations have included New York, Berlin and Amsterdam (there is an additional cost for the trip).
Graduates have joined leading international museums, galleries and cultural organisations which include the Victoria and Albert Museum; the Design Museum, London the British Council, Gallery Fumi; the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences, Sydney, the Korean Institute of Design Promotion and Shanghai Art Museum.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | -Applicants should have a good BA(Hons) degree or equivalent qualification in an academic subject or creative practice field. We will invite all shortlisted candidates to an interview. You will need to demonstrate evidence of enthusiasm and commitment to the subject, plus the ability to analyse written material. We can interview international students by telephone. |
Location | Knights Park Grange Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2QJ |
Fees
EU | 9790 GBP for Year 1 |
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England | 5354 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 5354 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 5354 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 5354 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 9790 GBP for Year 1 |

Kingston University
Overview
A vibrant, modern and supportive University based across four campuses, Kingston offers a wide range of postgraduate taught and research degrees. It offers people from all backgrounds and countries (148 at the last count) the opportunity to make a difference – not only to their own lives, but also to the world around them.
You’ll earn a postgraduate degree with a difference via 118 years of teaching excellence. We will help you to achieve your career goals by putting your academic knowledge into practice, gaining the problem-solving skills and flexibility you need to adapt to the changing …![endif]-->!--[if>
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