Praxis – Master’s Programme in Curating and Writing in Contemporary Art, Master of Arts

Praxis – Master’s Programme in Curating and Writing in Contemporary Art, Master of Arts is a Masters program taught at University of the Arts Helsinki, Finland. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years) options.

Praxis – Master’s Programme in Curating and Writing in Contemporary Art is a two-year Master of Arts programme at the University of the Arts Helsinki. It develops students’ ability to think and act in the field of exhibiting and mediating contemporary art.

Students study the history, theory and contemporary discourse of contemporary art, curating and critical writing, together with hands-on experience in exhibition and mediating practices. They study alongside fine art students and work with art students and artists in exhibition venues, public spaces, publications and digital environments. Teaching is mainly in small groups.

During the degree, students specialise in a sub-field, theme or topic of their choice and receive support in that work. The programme is taught in English. Students may complete part of their studies in Finnish or Swedish, and may apply for the right to write the thesis in Finnish or Swedish.

The minimum requirements for admission in Praxis – Master’s Programme in Curating and Writing in Contemporary Art, Master of Arts at University of the Arts Helsinki for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of the Arts Helsinki.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of the Arts Helsinki as pre-requiste for admission in Praxis – Master’s Programme in Curating and Writing in Contemporary Art, Master of Arts.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

All applicants must prove their proficiency in English when applying, in the manner defined by the academy.

Please check detail of study units at https://opintopolku.fi/konfo/en/koulutus/1.2.246.562.13.00000000000000009578

6 fully funded scholarships are listed for Finland. See Finland scholarships.