MA in Contemporary Art, London

This is an intensive programme that covers the period from 1960 to the present. Directed at students who wish to develop an in-depth understanding of contemporary art while honing their professional skills, it focuses on the art object itself and on the tools we need to understand it and to situate it in a telling context. Emphatically international in scope, the course aims to prepare students for careers in a globalised art world.

Established in 1991, the programme benefits from the vitality and international character of London as a centre for contemporary art. We regularly hold sessions in museums and galleries in the city—and the programme also includes extended study trips to other European cities, where students visit major collections, public galleries, artists’ studios and biennials.

Our core teaching combines academic study with vocational training and takes the form of lectures, seminars and one-to-one tutorials. The programme’s various strands address tendencies and debates in contemporary art, institutional structures and relevant theoretical perspectives.

Many of our graduates now hold prominent positions in the world of contemporary art, working as curators, gallerists, editors, critics, consultants and auctioneers.