Curating Contemporary Design (in partnership with the Design Museum) MA: Entry requirements
What you need to apply for this course
Here you'll find the entry requirements for this course. Please read them carefully as they are very important for your application.
- Applicants should have a good BA(Hons) degree or equivalent qualification in an academic subject or creative practice field.
- We welcome applicants with relevant work experience, such as practitioners, museum staff and designers looking to extend their professional experience.
- You should be able to demonstrate an ability to work creatively and within a team.
How to apply
For full details of how to apply, see the Apply for this course page.
Interviews
We will invite all shortlisted candidates to an interview. You will need to demonstrate evidence of enthusiasm and commitment for the subject, plus the ability to analyse written material. We can interview international students by telephone.
Prior learning - AP(E)L
Applicants with prior qualifications and learning may be exempt from appropriate parts of a course in accordance with the University's policy for the assessment of prior learning and prior experiential learning. Contact the faculty office for further information.
International students
All non-UK applicants must meet our English language requirements. For this course it is Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with special conditions in all elements. Please make sure you read our full guidance about English language requirements, which includes details of other qualifications we'll consider.
Applicants who do not meet the English language requirements may be eligible to join our pre-sessional English language course.
Applicants from one of the recognised Majority English Speaking Countries (MESCs) do not need to meet these requirements.
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Open days 2012
The sessions offer a free entrance to the Design Museum and an opportunity to talk to staff and students.
Time
11.30am – 1.00pm
Dates
- 14 February 2012
- 20 March 2012
- 15 May 2012
Book your place
Please email Deborah Charles to book your place: d.charles@kingston.ac.uk.
Location
Design Museum, Shad Thames, London SE1 2YD
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