Program Overview

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Global Contemporary Art MA

Overview

The Global Contemporary Art MA is a practice-led course designed to nurture the professional, critical, and collaborative skills needed to pursue impactful, globally-aware and socially responsible artistic and curatorial practices.

Duration

1 year

Attendance

• Full-time - September 2025
• Part-time day - September 2025
• Full-time - September 2026
• Part-time day - September 2026

Location

• Campus: Harrow, North-West London

Fees

• UK Fees: £11,700 *
• International Fees: £15,500 *

Alumni Discount

See details

Entry Requirements

• UK:
  • A minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1) or a lower second class honours degree (2:2) with relevant experience in related subject areas.
  • Applicants are required to submit a portfolio of recent practice projects.
  • Interviews will be held online.
  • If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in writing and no element below 5.5.
• EU and international:
  • A minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1) or a lower second class honours degree (2:2) with relevant experience in related subject areas.
  • Applicants are required to submit a portfolio of recent practice projects.
  • Interviews will be held online.
  • If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in writing and no element below 5.5.

Course Structure

This course is part of a suite of MA art courses which include the Art and Emerging Technologies MA and the Expanded Photography MA.

• Core modules:
  • Contemporary Art and Collaboration
  • Contemporary Art Platforms
  • MA Arts - Master's Project
  • MA Arts - Professional Practice in The Creative Industries
• Option modules:
  • Curatorial and Social Practices
  • Future Archives
  • Global Arts and Sustainable Futures
  • Image Futures
  • Interactive Art and Storytelling
  • Virtual Photography

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching methods focus on active student learning through lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application.
• Assessments include practical and coursework, with a variety of methods such as presentations, podcasts, blogs, essays, in-class tests, portfolios, and dissertation.

Careers

This course offers the opportunity to develop projects with external partners, and you will be well placed to take up graduate roles within a range of professional settings, including policy development, research and development, third sector and artist-based cooperatives.

Why Study This Course?

• Learn from expert tutors with diverse experiences and a wealth of expertise working as artists, curators, and researchers.
• Enjoy state-of-the-art facilities including the Emerging Media Space, computer labs, photographic green screen and film studios, editing suites, 3D workshops, 2D print and photographic printing and darkroom facilities.
• Benefit from a fantastic location, with Central London only a 20-minute Tube ride away.

Course Leader

• Dr George Clark

Course Team

• Professor Neal White - Professor of Art/Science
• Professor May Adadol Ingawanij - Professor
• Shezad Dawood - Senior Research Fellow
• Professor Roshini Kempadoo - Professor
• Dr Uriel Orlow - Reader
• David Campany - Reader
• Raine Smith - Senior Lecturer
• Dr Sarah Pucill - Reader
• Lucy Reynolds - Senior Lecturer
• Stuart Cumberland - Senior Lecturer and Researcher
• Professor Clare Twomey - Professor
• Phoebe Cummings - Research Associate
• Kate Squires - Senior Lecturer

Scholarships

The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students, and we offer a variety of scholarships to eligible postgraduate students.

Funding

There are a range of funding available that may help you fund your studies, including Student Finance England (SFE) and a number of funding schemes available to help you fund your studies with us.

Supporting You

Our Student Hub is where you’ll find out about the services and support we offer, helping you get the best out of your time with us.

Course Location

Harrow is our creative and cultural hub, home to most of our arts, media and digital courses. It houses state-of-the-art facilities for every discipline, including project and gallery spaces, film studios, creative labs, collaborative learning spaces, and the Westminster Enterprise Network.