Liverpool John Moores University

MA Exhibition Studies

Liverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpool John Moores University, Mount Pleasant Campus, Liverpool

Course overview

Exhibition Studies students engage with histories and methods of exhibition culture, with specific emphasis on socially engaged practices. Students study community-based curatorial methodologies as well as the mediation of curatorial projects in galleries, museums, and biennials. Study socially engaged curatorial practices that work towards delivering social, environmental, and cultural justice Develop individualised research topics through transdisciplinary project-based learning Draw on your learning to curate your own exhibition as part of your Major Project Lead the Snapshot programme of research-based exhibitions in the John Lennon Art and Design Building Benefit from teaching and opportunities to develop work with internationally renowned arts organisations, including Liverpool Biennial, Tate Liverpool, FACT, Open Eye, National Museums Liverpool, EARN, and Aarhus University, Denmark Enjoy direct benefits from the degree's links to the Exhibition Research Lab and a range of international collaborations and partnerships developed by staff Benefit from state-of-the-art workspaces and facilities within the modern, purpose-built and RIBA award-winning John Lennon Art and Design Building View the 2025 Liverpool School of Art and Creative Industries (LSACI) MA Online Degree Show View and engage with work produced by masters students from the Liverpool School of Art and Creative Industries Take advantage of a number of scholarships and bursaries to help expand your horizons during your studies The programme considers what constitutes an exhibition in the 21st century through a theoretical and practical understanding of exhibition formats.

We explore evolving models of best practice and the very latest in innovative forms of exhibition and curatorial practices, preparing our students to navigate and shape the expanding field of curatorial practice. As a student, you will be based in the School of Art and Creative Industries, the oldest art school in the UK outside of London. Additional funding for this programme is available via the Susan Cotton Travel Award and other study bursaries.

Key highlights

  • Focus on socially engaged and community-based curatorial practice
  • Curate your own exhibition as part of the Major Project
  • Lead the Snapshot programme of research-based exhibitions
  • Work with Liverpool Biennial, Tate Liverpool, FACT and National Museums Liverpool
  • Links to the Exhibition Research Lab and international partnerships
  • Facilities in the RIBA award-winning John Lennon Art and Design Building

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS IELTS English language requirement: 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component) Further information RPL RPL is accepted on this programme

Scholarships

  • 2-year Masters Scholarships

    This would equal £7,000 total discount across the 2 years.

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Early Bird Tuition Fee Discount Business, Law and Public Health Students

    Eligible students for these courses could now receive a £1,500 Early Bird Discount from their tuition fees – an increase of £1,000 from the standard amount.

  • Postgraduate International Achievement Scholarship

    Applicants a £3,500 tuition fee discount towards the first year of their studies.

    Up to £3,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Curator
  • Assistant curator
  • Exhibitions officer
  • Community engagement curator
  • Gallery education officer
  • Arts programme manager

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,590 per year | International: £18,230 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Liverpool John Moores University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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