Arts Scholars Master Scholarship at Sussex University in the UK
Applicant criteria
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Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
The University of Sussex is delighted to offer The Arts Scholars Master scholarship, which is kindly funded through the generous philanthropic support of the Worshipful Company of Arts Scholars.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
[1] Have accepted a full-time offer of a place on Art History and Museum Curating MA which will last for 1 year, commencing in September 2018.
[2] Have, or expect to achieve, a first class honours or 2.1 degree from a UK university, or equivalent degree from an overseas institution.
[3] Your qualification should be in art history or another relevant humanities or social sciences subject. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.
This program will help you gain the skills to take part in the exciting world of museums, galleries and the cultural heritage sector. In addition to giving you the opportunity to work with academics and museum professionals to explore the history, theory and politics of art institutions and to build a critical framework for the practice of curating. It will also give you the chance to visit a number of museums in Sussex and in London, allowing you to learn first-hand about institutional histories, collections, permanent galleries and temporary exhibitions
Applications will be ranked and assessed on the following criteria:
[1] Academic performance.
[2] Personal circumstances.
[3] Career aspirations.
This scholarship will be given to one student only, who will be awarded with £10,000 to cover tuition fees.
About the University of Sussex:
The University of Sussex is a leading research-intensive university near Brighton. They have both an international and local outlook, with staff and students from more than 100 countries and frequent engagement in community activities and services. The university’s research tackles major world issues with leading areas of expertise such as climate change and development studies. They also have extensive links with institutions worldwide, which helps their graduates go on to a promising career soon after leaving Sussex.