University of SunderlandMasters in Curating at University of Sunderland

Programme Leader: Beryl Graham


"Students come from a variety of different backgrounds and countries which makes sharing ideas dynamic and fun in class. Staff are both engaging and supportive and there is a balance between academic and practical curatorship. I would not hesitate to recommend the MA Curating course to anyone who would like to develop their curatorial practice to a professional level"

Philippa McDonald


Do you want to develop a career in curating? MA Curating at the University of Sunderland is the only course in the UK to specialise in the concerns of curating across the fields of art, design, and media, including new media, and live art.

This qualification will equip you to work in a range of museums, galleries and other public contexts. It focuses on the organisational, conceptual and teamwork skills that are required. The course includes visits to curators at BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, Workplace Gallery, Northern Gallery of Contemporary Art, National Glass Centre, and many others.

Employability is excellent, with over 90% of contactable graduates in paid employment in the arts sector, including high-profile international galleries - see where course graduates are working now.

World-leading research feeds into this course (see staff and visitors, and CRUMB web site). The faculty also has a unique doctoral programme in practice-led curating research for those considering academic progression.

See University of Sunderland MA Curating course site for details of fees and how to apply. To informally discuss the course, email Programme Leader Beryl Graham.