画廊和美术馆的当代世界在艺术史与策展之间有着紧密的联系。艺术史学家与美术馆和博物馆合作，而策展人则利用他们对艺术史的了解来组织展览。该课程将1800年至今的艺术研究与同期的策展实践研究相结合，以及当代策展人所必需的基本实践技能和批判性观点。该计划涉及各种各样的艺术家，运动，展览和展示空间，以及艺术史和策展的理论方法。我们将鼓励您使用曼彻斯特和西北地区的许多画廊从事独立研究和专业发展。提供课程的员工团队在现代和当代时期在策展和艺术史方面具有专业知识和研究兴趣。本课程适合具有多种文化角色的职业，例如画廊/博物
This course combines the study of art history, focusing on developments since the nineteenth century, with the essential practical skills and critical perspectives needed by the contemporary curator. And Manchester School of Art school provides a distinctive, vibrant environment in which to consider art's historical development and its relationship to society.<br><br>The course shares much of its teaching with BA (Hons) Fine Art and Art History, and students from the two courses collaborate on projects and exhibition-making. It is taught by a multidisciplinary team of practising artists, art historians, curators and theorists.<br><br>The University's exhibition spaces, cultural programmes and collections are used in the course's teaching, providing opportunities to acquire valuable, professionally relevant experience and skills. The course also enjoys links to the city and region's galleries and arts organisations.