Overview

Museum Studies and Curatorial Practice at Nanyang Technological University places great emphasis on addressing theoretical and practical challenges working with art historians, curators on historical and contemporary art.

Crafted following international best practices this one year course based MA program is designed with a three track structure. This allows students, after a common core education, to specialise in Museum Studies or Curatorial Practices or opt to pursue a blending of the two disciplines. To finalise their MA program students can opt for a Master Thesis-track or a 10-week professional internship at museums or art institutions located in Singapore or overseas.

Key facts:

The program is situated at the School of Art, Design and Media, an exciting and dynamic environment with a dedicated and highly respected faculty across this field. As a joined venture with NTU Centre for Contemporary Art – a national exhibition and research center located at Gillman Barracks - this new MA program offers a wide network of key stakeholders, institutions and artists in the region.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Academic Skills, Research Methodologies, and Writing

Histories of Arts in Southeast Asia

From Colonial to Post-Colonial Art: A Critical Survey

Education and Outreach

Curating Time-based Media

Planning and Designing Exhibitions for Art Galleries and Public Spaces

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-28 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Liberal Arts Museum Studies

Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor degree of at least Lower Second class or its equivalent from a recognized university;
For applicants whose mother tongue is not English, a good IELTS score of at least 7.0 is required. This requirement is waived if applicants have earned their Bachelor’s degree from a university where English is the medium of instruction.

Tuition Fee

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International

11100 SGD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11100 SGD per year during 12 months.
National

9750 SGD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9750 SGD per year during 12 months.

Singapore Permanent Resident: 14,500

Living costs for Singapore

1878 - 3880 SGD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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