MA Art Business
Course overview
The MA Art Business at Kingston University is a course that explores the business aspects of art. During this course, you will learn all you need to know about both the pre-modern art marketplace and the contemporary art marketplace.
In this course, you will study core art business modules such as The History of the Art Market, Object Analysis & Appraisal, and Business and Art. You will learn the different kinds of business strategies and practices that are necessary to run a successful art business.
Notably, this course adopts a teaching method that embraces practical learning instead of purely theoretical approaches. You will learn under the guidance of expert tutors who are active in research, and you will also attend programmes aimed at exposing you directly to the art market.
Assessment is done through academic essays, seminar papers, and presentations, as well as case studies. There are no written exams, only coursework. This MA in Art Business offers you an optional placement year during which you will work with real art establishments to apply what you have learned.
Entry requirements
Here are the standard entry requirements to study MA Art Business at Kingston University:
Grade Requirements
To apply, you need a bachelor's degree with at least a 2:2 classification in a relevant discipline. You may also submit other equivalent qualifications. If you have enough work experience or even qualifications in other subjects, your application will be reviewed individually
English Proficiency
Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of at least 6.5. TOEFL or other equivalents are also allowed.
Scholarships
Alumni Discount
Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.
Up to 10% of feesChelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award
The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.
Up to £2,500Chevening Scholarships
Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.
International Merit-Based scholarships
The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.
Up to £5,000Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship
The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.
Postgraduate Progression Scholarship
The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.
The Kingston Impact Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.
Up to £5,000The Kingston MBA Scholarship
Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.
Up to £5,000
Career opportunities
Here are some of the career options you have with an MA in Art Business from Kingston University:
- Art Gallery Manager
- Art Auction Specialist
- Art Investment Consultant
- Curator (Commercial or Private Collections)
- Art Fair Coordinator
- Cultural Project Manager
Cost of study
The tuition fee for the 2025/2026 session to study MA Art Business at Kingston University is £22,800 per year of study. This fee does not cover accommodation and living expenses.
Admission
To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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