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Art Business MA
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Art Business MA

KINGSTON UNIVERSITY

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Full time | Knights Park | 1 year | SEP-26

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-26

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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Art

Course Summary

Kingston University’s Art Business MA will give you the key skills and knowledge needed to pursue a rewarding career in the world of art. You’ll understand global art markets in the context of their ever-changing artistic, cultural and economic environments.Studying this MA in Art Business at Kingston University will give you the commercial acumen to secure roles in galleries, auction houses, insurance and more. You might even graduate ready to set up and manage your own gallery or collection.Through high quality, interdisciplinary teaching, you’ll gain insights, develop practical skills and hone your academic rigour. You’ll explore core business and legal concepts alongside industry-specific knowledge, preparing for the diverse professional landscape you’ll enter when you graduate.During the course, you’ll benefit from being close to London – Europe's art market capital. You’ll learn from both rising and established art market practitioners, and have opportunities to visit a range of galleries, auction houses and art fairs.Because Kingston School of Art and Business School deliver this course in partnership, you’ll learn in a uniquely creative, stimulating environment. This is the only course of its kind in the UK.

Modules

Business and Art (60 Credits) - Core
This module is designed to break down the barriers between art and commerce, blending these dual imperatives to fulfil and sustain personal passions and the aesthetic, while building sustainable revenue streams and investment. This module considers the elements of commercialising art in its broadest sense, and building and managing an arts-based business within current local and global environments. The module will react to current opportunities and challenges affecting the broader economy and the art market in particular with a special emphasis on technology and innovation, sustainability and governance. It also considers the role and opportunities presented by art within businesses and the broader commercial environment.
History of the Art Market (30 Credits) - Core
Major Project (60 Credits) - Core
Object Analysis & Appraisal (30 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£14,000

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£23,700

Entry requirements

The typical offer for this course is an honours degree with at least a 2:2, or equivalent qualification.

Ideally, your degree will be in a relevant discipline, or youll have proven, demonstrable knowledge in the subject.

If you have relevant work experience or qualifications in other subjects, we will consider your application individually.

University information

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Kingston University is superbly placed for students to take advantage of London’s many activities and attractions, as well as being close to one of the largest employment centres in the world. Students at Kingston University will be able to benefit from award-winning teaching quality during their studies and go onto join a global network of alumni across different industries and sectors upon graduation. There’s always a lot happening at...more

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