Art History Collections & Curating

Combining academic scholarship with an introduction to the theory and practice of curation in museums and galleries, students will benefit from our School’s extensive partnerships with local, regional, and national cultural institutions whilst gaining first-hand exposure to advanced, active research in art.



• Delivered by academics and practitioners from across the university and the larger Dublin community.



• Offers the opportunity to hone skills in the interpretation, critique, and analysis of works of art and architecture.



• Combines academic scholarship with an introduction to the theory and practice of curation in museums and galleries.

Stage 1 Core Modules

AH40160 Approaches to Art History: Resources and Methods Autumn 5

AH40480 Curating & Collections Autumn 10

AH40510 Museums & Modernity Autumn 10

AH40420 MA Field Trip Spring 5

AH40500 Collecting in The Netherlands Spring 10

AH40550 The Grand Tour Spring 10

AH40570 Managing Collections Spring 10

AH40560 MA Dissertation Summer 30

The programme is directed at postgraduate students of art history and of cognate academic subjects such as history,archaeology,classics, and visual and material culture. It is also intended for those with experience in the art world and in the cultural heritage sector looking for an opportunity to hone their skills in the interpretation, critique, and analysis of works of art and design, developing the knowledge and capacity to pursue careers in academia, research, writing, and curatorship.



You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

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Z344: 1 year full-time

Z345: 2 years part-time

Delivery: On Campus

MA Art History, Collections & Curating (Z344) Full Time

EU: fee per year - €7315

nonEU: fee per year - €19900


MA Art History, Collections & Curating (Z345) Part Time

EU: fee per year - €4390

nonEU: fee per year - €9950


***Fees are subject to change.


Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website.

Z344 MA Art History, Collections and Curating Master of Arts Full-Time

Commencing September 2025

Graduate Taught



Z345 MA Art History, Collections and Curating Part-time Master of Arts Part-Time

Commencing September 2025

Graduate Taught