MA Curating

MA Curating is a postgraduate (master's) course in arts, design & media at Courtauld Institute of Art in London, United Kingdom. It takes 12 months (full time), with intakes in September 2027 (apply by 11 January 2027).

Courtauld Institute of Art is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is £38,350 a year, about ₹46.8 lakh.

2027/28 Overseas fee

Living costs near the university

Living costs for the UK as a whole: £12,000–18,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Graphic designer
• Television/film/video producer
• Social media manager
• Multimedia specialist
• UX designer
• Photographer

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• WPP
• Heineken
• Disney
• Netflix
• BBC
• Adobe
• Sony
• Meta
• Google
• Universal Music Group

General entry requirements at Courtauld Institute of Art for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• MAs and the Graduate Diploma normally ask for a good 2:1. For India the Courtauld lists a bachelor's degree with at least 8.0 out of 10, which may vary with the university and grading scale.
• Conservation MAs normally ask for a degree in Fine Art, History of Art or Natural Sciences (Humanities also for Wall Paintings), plus an interview, practical and colour-vision tests.
• Most taught programmes for September 2027 close on 11 January 2027; Easel Paintings closes on 6 January 2027. Some applicants are interviewed.

For this course: IELTS Academic (UKVI) 7.0 with at least 6.5 in Reading and Writing.

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This course starts in: September 2027 (apply by 11 January 2027).

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for the UK, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Degree transcripts and certificate (postgraduate)
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
• IELTS Academic (UKVI) or Cambridge C1/C2 result, or a medium-of-instruction letter
• Personal statement and references
• Portfolio (Conservation of Wall Paintings)

• "Art for All" MA Scholarship

  Any full-time taught MA

  Value: £15,500 each; up to ten awarded (2025 entry round)

  Open to Home and Overseas students. Aimed at academically strong students from under-represented groups. One scholarship form covers all taught-programme awards; check the page for the current deadline.

  Official page

• Dr Lee MacCormick Edwards Scholarship

  MA History of Art

  Value: £5,000 per student; three students (2025 entry round)

  Overseas students only (ordinarily resident outside the UK).

  Official page

• Alumni loyalty discount

  Postgraduate

  Value: 10% off tuition fees

  Graduates of the Courtauld, as stated on the MA course pages.

  Official page

The Courtauld Institute of Art is a small, specialist college of the University of London. It teaches and researches the history, conservation, curation and business of art, and describes its faculty as the largest community of art historians and conservators in the UK. It also runs the Courtauld Gallery at Somerset House.

Indian students look at the Courtauld for a focused art history BA, one-year MAs in History of Art and Curating, and rare three-year conservation MAs. Classes are small and London's museums are on the doorstep. Fees are high for the UK: £32,000 for the BA and £36,600 to £38,350 a year for the MAs in 2027/28. English requirements are also strict (IELTS 7.0), and TOEFL is not accepted.

Arts, Design & Media courses at other universities in the UK

• MA Animation ProductionArts University BournemouthFull time from September (see the course page for length) · £19,950 / year
• MA Visual Effects and Photorealistic Computer GraphicsArts University BournemouthFull time from September 2027 (see the course page for length) · £22,000 / year
• MA User Experience (UX/UI)Arts University BournemouthFull time or part time from September 2027 (subject to validation) · £19,950 / year
• MA Graphic DesignArts University BournemouthFull time from September 2027 (no September 2026 intake) · £19,950 / year
• Master of Architecture (Part 2 RIBA/ARB)Arts University Bournemouth2 years (full time) · £19,950 / year
• MA Immersive MediaArts University Plymouth1 year full time (2 years part time) · £18,000 / year

More courses at Courtauld Institute of Art

• MA History of Art9 months (full time) · £36,600 / year
• BA History of Art3 years (full time) · £32,000 / year
• Graduate Diploma in the History of Art9 months (full time); part time is not open to Student visa holders · £32,000 / year
• MA Conservation of Easel Paintings3 years (full time) · £38,350 / year
• MA Conservation of Wall Paintings3 years (full time) · £38,350 / year
• PhD Programme (History of Art)Full-time research degree · £27,800 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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3. Courtauld: English language requirements (opens in a new tab)
4. Courtauld: entry requirements for India (opens in a new tab)
5. Courtauld: postgraduate courses (opens in a new tab)