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The Northern School of Art: Art, Culture & Curation
| Institution | The Northern School of Art |
|---|---|
| Department | Higher Education |
| Web | http://www.northernart.ac.uk |
| studentrecruitment@northernart.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01642 288888 |
| Study type | Taught |
Master of Arts
Summary
This postgraduate degree is ideal for those specialising in textiles, costume, fashion, photography, fine art, or emerging technologies. It allows you to apply advanced research skills to your area of interest, exploring art, design, or cultural history.
The programme equips you with knowledge, practical experience, and technical skills to pursue careers in curation, heritage, teaching, academia, journalism, creative production, and the museum and gallery sectors. You'll develop expertise in curating, project management, event organisation, and marketing, with hands-on opportunities like The Northern Art Gala — showcasing postgraduate work in leading museums and galleries across the Tees Valley.
You’ll also contribute to PAD | Perspectives in Art and Design, the School’s online journal, and engage with current trends through programming, presenting, and writing for art and research events, including international conferences.
This innovative programme emphasises interdisciplinary collaboration, advanced research methods, and contemporary curatorial practices, including artist-as-curator approaches and explorations of digital and post-internet contexts. Your studies will be enriched through lectures, seminars, live briefs, tutorials, and professional curatorial opportunities.
Join a vibrant postgraduate community and gain the tools to excel in curating and creative programming while shaping the future of art and design practice.
This creative-industry-focused programme typically provides 4 hours of contact time per week across each academic year, studied over a two-year period. Students also have open access to studios and workshops for independent study (subject to School opening times and availability).
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Location | The Northern School of Art 1 Church Street Hartlepool TS24 7DR |
Master of Arts - MA (PG)
Summary
This postgraduate degree is ideal for those specialising in textiles, costume, fashion, photography, fine art, or emerging technologies. It allows you to apply advanced research skills to your area of interest, exploring art, design, or cultural history.
The programme equips you with knowledge, practical experience, and technical skills to pursue careers in curation, heritage, teaching, academia, journalism, creative production, and the museum and gallery sectors. You'll develop expertise in curating, project management, event organisation, and marketing, with hands-on opportunities like The Northern Art Gala — showcasing postgraduate work in leading museums and galleries across the Tees Valley.
You’ll also contribute to PAD | Perspectives in Art and Design, the School’s online journal, and engage with current trends through programming, presenting, and writing for art and research events, including international conferences.
This innovative programme emphasises interdisciplinary collaboration, advanced research methods, and contemporary curatorial practices, including artist-as-curator approaches and explorations of digital and post-internet contexts. Your studies will be enriched through lectures, seminars, live briefs, tutorials, and professional curatorial opportunities.
Join a vibrant postgraduate community and gain the tools to excel in curating and creative programming while shaping the future of art and design practice.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants must have either... • Degree at 2:2 and evidence of postgraduate study (PGCE teaching qualification, PG Certificate or PG Diploma) • Degree at 2:1 or above, or is currently studying at Level 6 • Experiential learning in lieu of a degree to be assessed by Course Leader Candidates holding other academic qualifications may also be considered for admission provided that they have substantial relevant professional experience. You must also supply two references to support your application, one should be an academic reference and the other from a creative practitioner. Applicants who meet the entry requirements above will be required to submit a proposal outlining their intentions for MA study. The programme leader and specialist practice-based staff will evaluate the proposal to determine its feasibility in the context of the resources required and the availability of specialist staff to support their chosen area of study. RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL) The Northern School of Art has a commitment to widening access to higher education. The University demonstrates this commitment through its Access and Participation Plan, arrangements for transfer and recognition of prior learning. For further information about entry requirements for the Masters programme please email our Admissions Team at interviews@northernart.ac.uk |
| Location | The Northern School of Art 1 Church Street Hartlepool TS24 7DR |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 3750 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | 3750 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 3750 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 3750 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 3750 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 3750 GBP for Year 1 |
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