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Master of Contemporary Art Theory
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A bilingual master's developing research skills in contemporary art history and theory.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop graduate-level understanding of Contemporary Art Theory. Apply critical interpretation
- creative or scholarly expression
- and presentation of subject knowledge to the disciplinary topics covered by the program. Specific competencies depend on completed modules
- projects
- or research options.
Career outcomes
- Potential pathways include subject-related research
- Academic study
- And specialist project roles connected to Contemporary Art Theory. Eligibility depends on experience and employer requirements.
Curriculum
- Courses include art and cultural theory
- special topics in contemporary art theory
- art and its mediation
- the work of art in context
- special topics in the history and theory of art
- and a major research paper (15 course units plus paper
- one-year option of 24 units).
Entry requirements
Academic
- A UK 2:1 honours degree
- or its international equivalent
- In a relevant subject.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree with excellent or very good classification from a recognised institution, In a relevant subject for most programmes.
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Academic Certificates
- English Language Test Results
- Personal Statement.
How to apply
- Check the programme's entry requirements and application deadline on its degree finder page. Apply online through the Apply section of the programme page. The page states whether an application fee applies. Provide a personal statement
- Degree certificates and transcripts
- References
- English language evidence and certified translations. Track your application online and wait for the decision (usually 6 to 8 weeks). Accept the offer and pay the tuition deposit if the programme asks for one. Apply early if you need a visa
- As the page advises.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £34,860 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £35 GBP |
| Deposit | £45,687 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Lauriston campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Edinburgh College of Art |
| Department | Arts and Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is £34,860 GBP per year. The application fee is £35 GBP. The deposit is £45,687 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.