MA Cultural Critique, Curatorial Studies
Museums, like artistic practices, are currently undergoing a profound transformation. The Major in Curatorial Studies enables prospective curators to rethink existing institutions and formats and develop new forms of presentation, mediation and knowledge production.
Course commencement
Autumn semester
Application deadline
2. March 2026
Standard period of study
4 semesters
Coursework Major / MA
90 / 120 credits
Main teaching language
English / German
Tuition fees per semester CH / non CH
CHF 720 / CHF 1220
Programme
Major-Minor Programme Model
At ZHdK, students choose a Major. In addition to this core subject, they can choose one or two Minors to deepen or expand their major skills and knowledge across various disciplines. This wide choice of courses is unique in Europe and enables students to develop and sharpen their individual profile. The Minor in Curatorial Studies available to you at Master’s level is Curatorial Practice. Below, you will find a list of all Minors that can be taken alongside the Major Curatorial Studies.
Possible minors for this major
Individual Area of Study
Instead of a minor, students can also choose an Individual Area of Study (ISB). Courses chosen as part of an ISB are cross-disciplinary and subject to special admissions requirements. The number of places on such courses is limited.
