BA Curating

Course Overview This BA Curating program equips you with the essential intellectual and practical skills for a career in gallery management, blending rigorous academic study with extensive hands-on experience. You will gain a foundational knowledge of art history and exhibition theory while developing the digital expertise needed to meet the challenges of 21st-century curation. The course is distinguished by its direct access to the Essex Collection of Art from Latin America (ESCALA) and strong industry connections for professional placements. Key Program Highlights Hands-on experience installing artworks in ESCALA, Europe's largest Latin American art collection Master the latest digital curatorial practices, including creating a virtual exhibition for your final project Learn from expert staff and a curriculum informed by top-tier research (3rd in UK for art history research outputs, REF2021) Gain industry insight through staff-led visits to London galleries and encouraged professional placements Specialized focus on how curatorial choices shape narratives and viewer experiences in museum spaces